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What is Meant by “Beneficial Ownership” Under the Corporate Transparency Act?

As of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act requires that all entities subject to the Act must file a Beneficial Ownership...

The Corporate Transparency Act: Who Must Comply, Who is Exempt?

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a new federal law enacted in 2021 to combat money laundering, terrorism, tax fraud, and other...

What is the Corporate Transparency Act?

Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act on January 1st, 2021 as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. The goal of the...

Cybersecurity Compliance for Small Businesses in 2024

The end of Q1 2024 will see yet another compliance race for any organization that accepts credit, debit or charge cards as payment. The...

SBA: What's Ahead for Small Business in 2024

Another year is nearly in the books. For small business owners, that means the time to start planning for 2024 is now. While no one can...

Holiday Greetings from L&F Brown

With the holiday season upon us, all of us at L&F Brown would like to extend our warmest wishes to you and your family. This time of year...

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...

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...