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When to Contact Commercial Lease Attorneys
Business owners may not realize that commercial leases are much more complex than residential leases. They can be quite lengthy and contain a lot of legal language about which responsibilities are the tenant’s, and which are the landlord’s. That’s why it’s important...
Can Someone Survey My Property Without My Permission?
Condemnation proceedings are unfortunately a regular occurrence in Texas. Government agencies and private parties often seek to condemn private property for development or utility projects. Many property owners first learn of the condemnation proceedings when they...
Texas Tortious Interference: What Are Your Rights?
When we enter into a contract with another party, we expect to receive the full benefit of our agreement, but that’s not always what happens. Whether you are buying a used car or accepting a new job, there are laws in place in Texas to protect your rights. If a third...
What is Fraudulent Misrepresentation
For most of us, when we hear the word “fraud,” we think of criminal conduct. But not all misconduct falls under criminal statutes. For instance, a used car salesman may misrepresent that a car is in great condition when in fact it has significant mechanical issues. Or...
Is it Time for a Partnership Dispute Lawyer?
Most business partnerships begin with the best of intentions. While we may anticipate some challenges and potential obstacles, rarely do we anticipate having serious disputes with our business partners. But partnership disputes do occur. Some are relatively minor,...
When to Contact a High Voltage Power Line Lawyer
Condemnation actions involving high voltage power lines are among the most damaging for landowners. According to experts, power lines located on or near a property can reduce its value by 10% to 40%. There are several reasons for this. Living close to power lines is...
How to Choose the Best Condemnation Lawyer
Condemnation proceedings occur frequently throughout Texas. For landowners, the process can be stressful, emotional, and confusing. An experienced condemnation lawyer can help you to navigate the process while ensuring that your rights are protected. But how do you...
Texas Pipeline Accident Attorney
Texas has nearly 500,000 miles of pipeline, which accounts for almost 20% of the total pipeline mileage in the U.S. Roughly half of this amount consists of natural gas and LP-gas distribution lines (approximately 160,000 miles) and hazardous liquid and natural gas...
Terminating a Franchise Agreement in Texas
Opening a franchise is an incredibly exciting experience, because you get the opportunity to run an established business without putting in the legwork of building it from the ground up. Yet franchises sometimes fail. Whatever the reason, excitement can quickly turn...
Intellectual Property Law: Do You Know Your Rights?
In this post, we will answer the question “What is intellectual property law?” We will then explore what intellectual property lawyers do and some of the key differences between copyright and intellectual property law. We’ll conclude with a discussion of intellectual...