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The FTC determined that the rule would foster competition (and that NCAs harm the labor market, prevent the formation of new businesses, etc

In 2023, Texas adopted HB 19, establishing the Texas Business Courts ("TBC"). The TBC will operate in several metropolitan areas, the TBC...

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:...

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:...

In September 2023, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") proposed amending its reporting requirements under the Corporate...

(This post is part of a series called “Common Clauses,” focused on explaining so-called boilerplate provisions of contracts. Click the...

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....

(This post is part of a series called “Common Clauses,” focused on explaining so-called boilerplate provisions of contracts. Click the...

If you're a contractor in Texas (or any state), you're probably familiar with mechanics' liens. Although your state constitution may...

California law requires business entities to file a statement of information ("SOI") every two years (e.g., LLCs, nonprofit corporations)...

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...

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...

In both Texas and California (and, likely, in all states), you ought to have an operating/company agreement. In California, you have one if you have an LLC, it's just a matter of what the terms are and who interprets them. In Texas, it is not required by law.

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...

(This post is part of a series called “Common Clauses,” focused on explaining so-called boilerplate provisions of contracts. Click the...

You might have seen (or even signed) a deed that contains language similar to this: "...including all of Grantor’s right, title and...

The Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA") is a federal law that seeks to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, tax evasion, etc....

The several states treat unlicensed contractors differently. For example, in Florida, unlicensed contractors can't sue for breach of contract; in Texas, most contractors aren't even required to be licensed (at the state level). But California takes the strictest approach I've seen.

You often hear about which states are best or toughest for businesses with regard to taxation, regulation, complexity of starting up,...

It’s a new year, and January 1 almost always brings with it new laws and regulations. In Texas, the big news has been for property taxes...