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(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...

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...

California has a number of new laws going into effect in 2023. This is my ranking of the top new business laws going into effect in 2023....

California has a love/hate relationship with the LLC. In a previous post, I pointed out that the California Contractors State License...

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC," responsible for enforcing antitrust and consumer protection rules) announced a...

The word "securities" typically refers to a type of ownership interest in a business. The most common (or at least, the most familiar)...

(Note: HB 2237 (which I covered briefly here) went into effect in Texas on January 1, 2022. Construction contracts entered into on or...

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

Sometimes businesses choose to operate under names that are not their legal names. If the operating name differs from the legal name, the...

Most people have heard of community property, but many don't know exactly what it means (even those who live in community property...

In 2020, California passed SB 1079, called the "Homes for Homeowners, not Corporations" bill, going into effect January 1, 2022. See...

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

In 1999, Texas adopted the Broker's and Appraiser's Lien on Commercial Real Estate Act ("Act"). Tex. Prop. Code, Chapter 62 ....

Heckman Law, PC represents several small businesses in the capacity of outside general counsel. This means we're often in the position of...

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

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