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The Importance of the Role of Mediator in Texas Litigation
Effective mediation is often the key to resolving Texas civil disputes without the expense, uncertainty, and time commitment of trial. When guided by the right mediator, parties can reach practical, mutually acceptable settlements while preserving the integrity of the adversarial process.
Wait a Second… Didn’t the Employee Sign a Release of This Employment Discrimination Claim?!? Perspective of Texas Outside Corporate Counsel
In Texas, it is seemingly very common for employers, when terminating an employee, to pay a sum of money (usually termed “severance”) in exchange for the former employee’s release of any legal claim related to the employment relationship.
Drafting Materials Coating Services Contracts in Texas Law
Materials coating services contracts in Texas involve a complex interplay of general contract law principles and specific industry considerations.
Drafting Legally Effective Window Cleaning Services Agreements in Texas Law
A professional service agreement is the bedrock of any successful business relationship, offering clarity and protection for both the service provider and the client.
Should Your Small Business Hire an Outside Corporate Attorney in Texas?
Outside corporate attorneys offer Texas small businesses vital counsel, acting as strategic partners by drafting and reviewing contracts, managing employment law complexities…
Negligent Misrepresentation As a Weapon For Texas Business? Ft. Worth Outside Corporate Counsel Perspective
Negligent misrepresentation claims in Texas are something we've seen arise both in the insurance context and in business disputes.
Equipment Purchase Agreements (EPAs) in Texas Law
An Equipment Purchase Agreement (EPA) is a crucial legal instrument in Texas for documenting the sale and transfer of equipment. This contract outlines the terms, conditions, and specifics of the transaction, ensuring both the buyer and seller understand their rights and obligations.
Drafting Driver Leasing Agreements in Texas Law
Drafting an effective driver leasing agreement in Texas requires a meticulous understanding of state and federal regulations, a task best navigated with a seasoned legal perspective.
Commercial Roof Specifications Agreements in Texas Law
Commercial roof agreements in Texas hinge on detailed specifications, local building codes (requiring permits for major work), and contractor compliance with TDI regulations, ensuring both performance and legal protection for property owners;
Texas Premises Liability Issues? Fort Worth, Texas Outside General Counsel Can Help
For Fort Worth small business owners, managing the complexities of Texas premises liability law is a critical, yet often daunting, aspect of risk management and legal defense.
TWC's Independent Contractor versus Employee Test: Classification Matters in Texas Employment Law
For small business employers in Fort Worth, understanding the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) stance on worker classification is critical to avoiding significant liability, as the TWC primarily relies on a twenty-factor common law test to determine if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor.
What Does it Mean to Pierce the Corporate Veil in Texas Business Law? An Outsourced General Counsel's View
Particularly in commercial litigation and collections lawsuits in Texas, situations often arise when an attempt is made to “pierce the corporate veil”.
Understanding Subrogation and Car Insurance Law: A Texas Small Business Attorney's Perspective
When a car accident occurs in Texas, the resulting financial fallout often triggers complex legal maneuvers behind the scenes involving your insurer and the responsible third party.
The Abstract of Judgment in Texas Collections Law: It Can Be a Debtor’s Nightmare
The filing of an Abstract of Judgment is often the best method that a judgment creditor has to collect a money judgment. The abstract will frequently linger over the debtor for years, and will sometimes follow that debtor to the grave, leaving the debtor’s heirs to deal with the mess.