You began your business relationship with enthusiasm, shared objectives, and a conviction that you could do more together than you could apart. But as time went on, decision-making, money, and expectations began to clash, and it started to affect the very business partnership you had worked so hard to build. What once felt like a…
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Only a small percentage of filed civil lawsuits ever reach a courtroom. In fact, various studies have shown that 90 to 95% of civil disputes are resolved before a jury is ever selected. These statistics speak a powerful narrative about how the civil justice system and the ability to resolve disputes amicably actually work in…
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If you have spent any time running a business, you understand that even the most successful organizations eventually face disagreements. Contracts are interpreted differently, partners begin to envision the company’s future in opposite ways, and workplace concerns can escalate faster than expected. Most of the time, experienced leaders work through these issues privately and move…
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Most people have a gut-level reaction when they find out someone wants to sue their company. Like many owners, they put in a great deal of hard work into their business; therefore, facing a lawsuit feels deeply personal. But now is not the time to panic. When someone threatens legal action, or your company is…
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As a local small business ourselves, we understand the hard work it took to build your business from a small idea to a thriving venture. Naturally, the last thing anyone wants is for it to be undermined by a pending divorce case. So it stands to reason why many clients facing the end of their…
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With the arrival of another new year, we cannot stress enough how crucial it is for business owners to assess their legal responsibilities and create a legal business checklist to determine what needs to be updated to resolve potential gaps in protection and set themselves up for success. After all, companies and well-intentioned owners and…
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Business disputes can be challenging and stressful. Not only can they disrupt daily operations, but for many owners, they strain relationships that once felt like an unbreakable bond and create enough distractions to steer everyone’s focus away from long-term business goals. By being aware of these risks, you can prevent many business disputes from happening…
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When you face litigation, either because you are suing someone or trying to defend yourself and your livelihood, the first legal step is hiring a business litigation attorney. For starters, Texas law considers a business a separate legal entity. Therefore, an individual whose business is the party with the claim or being sued cannot represent…
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Many of our neighboring business owners and clients have contacted our firm lately to inquire about the Corporate Transparency Act and a new reporting requirement from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that went into effect on January 1, 2024. Granted, most business owners these days are used to adhering to various local, state, and…
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Your company has been sued, or someone (a client, business partner, competitor, municipality, etc.) wants to sue your company. What do you do? For starters, do not panic. Suits against well-run, ethical companies such as yours happen all the time. While it is true that many of those disputes can get nasty and complicated depending…
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