Minimizing LLC and Corporate Presence in Public Records. Introduction Maintaining privacy can be essential for various reasons, including protecting sensitive information, safeguarding against potential threats, preserving competitive advantages, and reducing harassment. In Texas, while business entities are subject to certain disclosure requirements, there are lawful methods to minimize the public exposure of information. This memorandum…
Source: Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a broad field in computer science that involves creating smart machines that can perform tasks that otherwise typically require human intelligence. AI can be used to perform tasks including learning from experience, recognizing patterns, and understanding natural language. Although AI is in its nascent…
Source: Texas.gov “Consumer protection” is a very broad area of law that can touch all aspects of a person’s life. This introductory page will provide general information about Texas’s multi-purpose consumer protection law called the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The other pages in this guide will talk about specific topics under the broad umbrella of…
Source:texasLawHelp.org Who does the DTPA protect? To be able to sue under the DTPA, you must be a “consumer.” A “consumer” is defined as any individual, partnership, corporation, or governmental entity that seeks to acquire, by purchase or lease, any goods or services. Does the DTPA let consumers sue as soon as they know there’s a…
Texas has several new laws that could have a big impact on construction, a massive industry that contributes $101 billion to the state’s gross domestic product, according to Associated General Contractors of America. Five relevant bills were just signed into law in the legislature’s most recent session. Source: ConstructionDive Read on about five new laws…
Source: TexasLegal.org Consumer law is a subspecialty of contract law. A consumer is a person who buys a product or service. Issues arise in day-to-day life over whether a contract existed. And, if a contract did exist, was that contract broken? Special Consumer Laws The sales types listed below have a history of consumer abuse.…
Source: US News & World Report Business/corporate law programs focus on how to establish, buy, sell, manage and close businesses. Prospective business lawyers study topics including corporate finance, intellectual property, accounting, bankruptcy, tax law and employment law. These are the top law schools for business/corporate law. Each school’s score reflects its average rating on a…
By LawInfo Staff Texas has been hailed as one of the best states for small businesses and startups for its low business taxes, nonexistent income taxes and a generally friendlier state economy. That said, you shouldn’t be too hasty to move to Texas and set up shop. There are plenty of legal considerations to account for,…
Big businesses in Texas may soon have courts to call their own, thanks to a measure passed by the Texas Legislature and expected to be signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. House Bill 19 establishes specialized business courts in the state’s major metropolitan areas, including Houston, serving a statewide judicial district and overseen by appointed judges. These courts…
These bills from the latest legislative session nix water breaks for workers, allow third-party permitting and fund water infrastructure. Originally Published June 20, 2023 Source: Construction Dive Texas has several new laws that could have a big impact on construction, a massive industry that contributes $101 billion to the state’s gross domestic product, according to Associated…