Not a Veil, but a Window – California's SB 1201
The formation of an LLC or corporation creates a limited liability shield around the entity's constituents (e.g., directors, members,...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- May 4
- 3 min
FTC Bans Most Non-Compete Agreements
The FTC determined that the rule would foster competition (and that NCAs harm the labor market, prevent the formation of new businesses, etc
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Mar 4
- 6 min
Texas Business Courts – What, Why, and How?
In 2023, Texas adopted HB 19, establishing the Texas Business Courts ("TBC"). The TBC will operate in several metropolitan areas, the TBC...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Top 5 New Laws in Texas for 2024
Happy New Year! Sorry that this post is coming in late. As always, January 1 brings with it a slate of new laws. My criteria here are:...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Top 5 New Laws in California for 2024
Happy New Year! Sorry that this post is coming in late. As always, January 1 brings with it a slate of new laws. My criteria here are:...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Nov 20, 2023
- 1 min
FinCEN Proposes Lengthening Reporting Period to 90 Days
In September 2023, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") proposed amending its reporting requirements under the Corporate...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Nov 11, 2023
- 3 min
Alternative Dispute Resolution (Common Clauses)
(This post is part of a series called “Common Clauses,” focused on explaining so-called boilerplate provisions of contracts. Click the...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Sep 8, 2023
- 2 min
The Property Owner Rule (Property Owners as "Expert" Witnesses)
Introduction In most contexts, if you end up at trial, your opinion is not admissible unless you're qualified as an expert. See Fed. R....
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Aug 4, 2023
- 3 min
Severability (Common Clauses)
(This post is part of a series called “Common Clauses,” focused on explaining so-called boilerplate provisions of contracts. Click the...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Jul 18, 2023
- 5 min
The Texas Constitutional Mechanic's Lien
If you're a contractor in Texas (or any state), you're probably familiar with mechanics' liens. Although your state constitution may...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Jul 13, 2023
- 3 min
AB 3075 (Statements of Information, "Successor" Liability)
California law requires business entities to file a statement of information ("SOI") every two years (e.g., LLCs, nonprofit corporations)...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Jun 26, 2023
- 2 min
CTA Reporting Companies – Consider Forming Them Now
The purpose of this post is to remind small business owners that "the Rule" goes into effect next year. If you plan on forming a new...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Jun 26, 2023
- 3 min
Shelf Companies – What, Why, and How?
Introduction You have decided that you need a business entity. You know that the wait time in your state is two or more weeks (or perhaps...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Jun 10, 2023
- 3 min
Is an Operating Agreement Legally Required?
An operating agreement (often called a company agreement or LLC agreement) sets out the basic rules and procedures of your LLC. You ought...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- May 10, 2023
- 4 min
Interpleader in Construction Cases
A bank holds $15,000.00 in an account owned by John Smith. But two different people claim to be the "John Smith" whose name is on the...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Apr 25, 2023
- 3 min
Headings for Information Only (Common Clauses)
(This post is part of a series called “Common Clauses,” focused on explaining so-called boilerplate provisions of contracts. Click the...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Mar 14, 2023
- 3 min
The Texas Strips and Gores Doctrine
You might have seen (or even signed) a deed that contains language similar to this: "...including all of Grantor’s right, title and...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Feb 16, 2023
- 3 min
Corporate Transparency Act Reporting in 2024 (Yes, Even You)
The Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA") is a federal law that seeks to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, tax evasion, etc....
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Feb 11, 2023
- 5 min
California's Draconian Section 7031 (Disgorgement)
The several states treat unlicensed contractors differently. For example, in Florida, unlicensed contractors can't sue for breach of...
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Garrett A. Heckman
- Feb 10, 2023
- 2 min
Best States for Nonprofits (January 2023)
You often hear about which states are best or toughest for businesses with regard to taxation, regulation, complexity of starting up,...
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