Every day in Texas, thousands of companies go through parts of their overall business strategy. And, in some cases, those strategies need to be overhauled to set achievable goals in perspective. Having a plan is just part of good business practice, so any company that...
Commercial Litigation
Addressing employment litigation as a business owner
Regardless of your company's size, it is crucial to handle legal disputes carefully. Some types of litigation, such as those involving discrimination and sexual harassment, can prove especially challenging. Employment litigation can surface for a variety of reasons,...
Business contract disputes
All business owners enter contracts with the idea that both sides will benefit. You have done your research, negotiated in good faith and you expect the other side to live up to the deal. And, in a perfect world, that is exactly what happens every time. Unfortunately,...
Is it better to litigate or to arbitrate a business dispute?
Your business is involved in a dispute and your attempts to resolve it have gone nowhere. This means you are inevitably going to face a lawsuit, right? Not always. Arbitration is a valid option to consider before litigating. In fact, if your dispute is based on a...
What To Expect: How To Select An Attorney To Represent You
September 11, 2015Experiencing a family, business or other type of dispute can be an emotionally stressful time for anyone. Proper education about the process can help individuals be in control of the various stages associated with disputes that develop into a case...
An Overview of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or "FDCPA" is a federal statute aimed at eliminating abusive debt collection practices by debt collectors. The FDCPA applies to the collection of debts that are primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. That is, it...
An Overview of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act or "DTPA" is a set of statutes designed to supplement traditional common-law causes of action. The DTPA seeks to punish false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or practice. Because of the...
Collecting Judgments
While winning at trial is indeed something to be celebrated, it is rarely the end of the story. As we have encountered many sordid tales of the difficulties and frustrations encountered in collecting on judgments, if you are given the choice of entering into...
Recovering Attorney Fees
One of the most frequently asked questions in legal disputes is whether someone has the right to seek and recover their attorney fees. As attorney fees can be a significant expense for plaintiffs and defendants alike, this is indeed an important question.Texas...
Important Employment Law Statutes
There are a number of federal statutes of which employers should be aware. Some of the more prominent such statutes include:Title VII DiscriminationProhibits employment discrimination based upon race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. Covers all private...