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When you are one of a small group of owners in a closely held company, a breakdown among shareholders can threaten everything you have built. Unlike public companies where shareholders can simply sell their shares and walk away, you may have no easy exit when...
When your business negotiates a new contract, you might reach a verbal agreement on certain terms. But when the deal is finalized, you may discover that the written contract does not reflect those terms. Understanding how Texas law treats that conflict can help you...
If another party misled your company during a business transaction, it may not be immediately clear whether the facts support a fraud claim or a failed deal. You may already be weighing serious concerns about lost money, damaged operations and whether pursuing a claim...
No executive ever wants to receive the news that a fatality has occurred and their organization is being blamed for the tragedy. A wrongful death claim can put your finances, insurance and reputation under pressure while your team is still trying to understand what...
For many Texas businesses, the most valuable assets are not physical property. Instead, confidential information such as client lists, formulas or strategic plans holds the true value. Protecting this information gives you a competitive edge. To prevent IP theft,...
When an accident occurs in a retail store, a rush of immediate practical and legal challenges often follows. In Texas, businesses owe the highest legal duty of care to shoppers, who are legally classified as invitees. This means your company must maintain safe...
When a violent crime happens on commercial property, Texas courts evaluate if the owner should have expected it. A crime by a third party does not automatically make the business liable. Defending a negligent security claim requires clear proof. You must show you...
For business owners, forming a corporation helps protect you from personal liability. A key way to preserve that protection is to avoid conduct that could support a “piercing the corporate veil” claim. This can make you personally responsible for the company’s debts,...
Digital evidence now plays a large role in tort cases. In trucking, manufacturing and logistics disputes, electronic records can matter as much as witness testimony. Your company likely collects data every day through vehicle systems, workplace messages and security...
At a Texas work site, a serious injury can create a medical emergency, an insurance issue and potential litigation. Your company’s first priority is care for the injured person. After that, your response should address required notices, evidence preservation and...
