The escape clause is a clause, term, or condition in a real estate contract allowing one party to the contract to avoid performing their duties in relation to the contract. Escape clauses can offer both buyers and sellers of homes to exercise legal rights but can also be subject to…
Texas is an at-will employment state, meaning at-will employees may be terminated at any time for any reason, as long as it is not an illegal reason when the decision is in the best interest of an employer. Terminating employees is rarely an easy decision, and any business struggling with…
Chapter 134A of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code is known as the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act, and Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code § 134A.002(6) establishes that a trade secret is defined as “all forms and types of information, including business, technical, scientific, economic, or engineering information…
Enacted in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in 2022, stands as a pivotal United States federal law with a multifaceted approach addressing inflation, climate change, and healthcare costs. Representing the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history, the IRA is poised to achieve a substantial 40% reduction…
Sexual harassment training is not necessary for non-government workers in Texas but is required for all state employees. If you are dealing with sexual harassment concerns in your workplace, makes sure you speak to a Texas employment attorney. Changes to Texas sexual harassment laws last year have now made more…
July 1, 2024, marks an important deadline for nearly all businesses in California. The new Workplace Violence Prevention Policy, SB553, goes into effect, aiming to enhance safety measures in the workplace. Here’s what you need to know: What Does SB553 Entail? SB553 mandates that all California businesses create and implement…
The key to any successful Silicon Valley business is hiring the right people. Indeed, the decision to hire a new employee is an important task for any business, whether it is a startup or a multinational corporation. But what are the legal issues you need to consider before you decide…
When two parties enter into an intellectual property licensing (IP) agreement, it is not uncommon for disputes to arise regarding licensees using IP outside the scope of a license agreement. Such cases can result in IP litigation that can be extremely costly, and anybody with a possible IP dispute should…
An intellectual property licensing agreement allows a person to retain ownership of a patent, trademark, or copyright but gives another party permission to use some or all of their intellectual property rights for a specific amount of time for a fee or royalty. Intellectual property contracts usually specify termination dates…
Litigation is rarely the desired outcome to any business dispute in Texas, but it often becomes necessary when alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration or mediation do not produce desired results. When any person is preparing for a possible litigation matter in Texas, they will want to have the…