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Texas Labor Law and Union Membership

Texas is a right-to-work state. This means that under the Texas Labor Code, a person cannot be denied employment because of membership or...

What Employers Should Know About Texas Age Discrimination Laws

Both federal and state laws offer robust protections for employees aged 40 and older. Today’s blog article explores potential age...

Key Elements of Texas Franchise Law

For those considering franchising in Texas, it’s important to understand both the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Franchise Rule and the...

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DALLAS, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- L&F Brown, P.C. and Armstrong The Law Firm, P.C. ("ATLF") today announced their agreement to...

Best Practices for Collecting Receivables

When you’re in business, people owe you money. Nearly every business owner has at least a few slow-paying customers or clients—and when...

How to Set Up an LLC in Texas

Step 1: Decide on a Business Name (and Reserve It, If Desired) Every registered business in Texas must have a name that's distinguishable...

Employees and Employment Law

Discontented Employees The problem of discontented employees is pervasive. The reason? The federal government and certain states avail...

Tips for the Preparation and Review of Your Legal Documents

As a small business owner, paperwork can sometimes feel like the bane of your existence—but in fact, the right paperwork protects your...

Plano Texas Named Best U.S. City For Small Business

A new report from financial advice publication Forbes Advisor has named Plano, Texas as the least risky city for small businesses to...

When a Partnership Goes Wrong: What are the Potential Legal Actions?

When you partner with one or more other people to do business, you create a legal business partnership, usually documented with a...

What You Should Know About Business Litigation n Dallas

With its central location and business-friendly courts, Dallas has become a prime venue for companies to file lawsuits. The Dallas County...

The Benefits of Engaging a Part-Time General Counsel

For a small or mid-sized business in Texas, bringing on a part-time General Counsel can provide strategic value and prevent legal...

Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions in Texas: A Legal Overview

When companies pursue mergers or acquisitions in Texas, they must navigate a range of state and federal laws. Directors and officers owe...

Texas Launches New Cybersecurity Portal

The Texas Department of Information Resources has launched a portal for local government agencies to report cybersecurity incidents, in...

Breach of Contract Law in Texas

Texas follows the "economic loss rule" which means plaintiffs generally cannot recover damages for purely economic losses under a tort...

The Texas Research and Development Tax Credit: What You Should Know

The Texas Research and Development Tax Credit (R&D tax credit) is a state-level tax incentive that encourages businesses to conduct...

What You Need to Know About the Legal Classification of Workers in Texas

The legal classification of workers in Texas is important for both employers and employees. It determines the rights and responsibilities...

How the CHIPS Act is Impacting Texas Businesses

The CHIPS Act was passed in 2022 and provides $52 billion in funding to the U.S. semiconductor industry. The goal of the CHIPS Act is to...

Selling a Small Business in Texas - What You Need to Know

When selling a small business in Texas, understanding the state-specific legal landscape is crucial to ensure a successful transaction....

Resources to Help Texas SMBs Fight Back Against Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of cyberattack that encrypts a company’s files and demands a ransom payment in order to decrypt them. Ransomware...