Construction law covers issues that fall under state, local, and federal jurisdictions. Federal statutes impose worksite, hiring, and safety practices such as those governed by OSHA. Texas may impose other regulations. Lastly, there can be county and city ordinances...
Starting your own business in Texas is exciting, and you are probably looking forward to your company becoming a huge success. However, as a new business owner, you want to be smart and protect your startup from these common legal mistakes. Not forming your business...
Subcontractors must establish a solid relationship with their employers by agreeing to a contract. Protect the amount of labor, time and dedication that you put into a project. Start by identifying your rights as a manual worker in Texas. A legally binding contract...
As a general rule when closing on a home purchase, you'll become the new owner of a Texas home 30 to 60 days after your offer is accepted. In the meantime, you'll need to go through a series of steps before the transaction can be officially completed. Take a closer...
A last will and testament typically reflects the testator's wishes regarding an estate. The document commonly stipulates who receives assets, among other directions. A relative might be unhappy about a deceased person's decisions, but a Texas probate court won't...
Taxpayers might find themselves owing significant sums of back taxes. Failing to file tax returns, not making estimated payments or forgetting to report all income could lead to several years of debt. Texas taxpayers might wish to pay off their debt, but taking such...
Residents and businesses of Austin and other areas of Texas may want to learn more about what the term "liquidated damages" means. It is a term that is often included in construction contracts. According to LEVELSET this clause is set at the beginning of a contract...
Starting a new business in Texas can be a challenge, especially now that society is clearly in the digital age. New startups are common both online and as traditional physical brick-and-mortar operations. Some company setups are relatively simple, and other company...
When you start a business in Texas, you'll need to apply for licenses and permits so you can operate legally. The type of licenses that you need varies depending on the business that you own. Without a license, the state might be able to shut down your company. What...
Texas business owners have numerous stakeholders that include their employees and investors. When people depend on you for their job and livelihood, you owe it to them to put succession planning in place. Otherwise, your stakeholders could be left scrambling if...
