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January 2005
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In this Issue
Joke of the Month
Business Tip of the Month
Website Ownership and Bankruptcy
Free Initial Consultation
Market Your Business
List of Services

About Us
Andrew Traub Attorney Lawyer Austin, Texas
The Traub Law Office is a Full Service Law Firm located at 8601 RR 2222.
Andrew Traub is my name, and I want to help you and your business. Call me at 343-2572 or email me.

Free Initial Consultation
Did you know that the Traub Law Office offers a free initial consultation?
Part of my dedication to my clients is ensuring that there is a good fit between you and I. The purpose of the free initial consultation is for you to tell your story, learn about me, and then we can decide whether we would work well together. There is no obligation on your part, so why not schedule a free initial consultation today?

Joke of the Month
A New York appeals court rejected a woman's lawsuit against the company that makes the device called "The Clapper," which activates selected appliances on the sound of a clap. She claimed she hurt her hands because she had to clap too hard in order to turn her appliances on: "I couldn't peel potatoes [when my hands hurt]. I never ate so many baked potatoes in my life. I was in pain." However, the judge said she had merely failed to adjust the sensitivity controls.
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 Business Tips
Nine Hints to Beat Procrastination
1. Do what you hate first
Start your workday by first doing the task you most dread. Schedule the least enjoyable tasks to be done during the time of day when you are most energetic.
2. Make an accountability contact
Find a friend and call him or her each morning. Tell the friend one thing you least want to do that day. Before the end of the day, you must report back that you have accomplished the task.
3. Follow the 24-hour rule
Within one day of receiving any new communication requiring action take at least one step toward responding to it.
4. Visualize completion
Instead of thinking about how bad you feel that you have to do something, think about how great you'll feel when it's done.
5. Announce your deadlines
Make public commitments to starting and finishing unpleasant tasks.
6. Divide and conquer
Break especially difficult or complex jobs into manageable pieces. Work on one piece each day.
7. Ask for clarification
If you're putting off something because of lack of information, ask.
8. Face your fears
Every time you act in the face of fear, you strengthen your character. Admitting mistakes to clients will often improve your relationship.
9. Turn it into a game
Give your self points for each new client, listing, sale, etc. and set yourself a goal. Give yourself a reward that you really like if you exceed your goals.

 News

Employee Liability for Cell Phone Use

In one decade, cellular telephone use has gone from being a novelty for the fortunate few, to being commonplace in our society. Most Americans have a "cell phone" and many use them while driving. In light of the associated dangers, highway safety advocates argue that cell phone use while driving adversely affects a driver's concentration and reaction time, thereby posing a danger to themselves and others.
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Employer Vicarious Liability

In general, people are not liable for the actions of others. There are, however, exceptions to this rule. One long-standing exception is the doctrine of "respondeat superior," a Latin term meaning "let the master answer."
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Business of the Month
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Services Offered by the Traub Law Office
llc corporation asset protection
Here is a partial list of the services we offer:
  • Entity Formation: Limited Liability Companies, Corporations, Limited Partnerships, etc.
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Debt Collection
  • Employee Non-Compete Agreements
  • Sales Agreements
  • Contract Reviews
  • Contract Creation
P.S. My business is completely by referrals so if you know of someone who is in need of legal assistance, please send them my way. You have my promise I will provide excellent service!

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This newsletter is designed for general information only. The information presented in this newsletter should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.
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