Losing a business partner you also call friend is hard. But on top of that grief, you need to prepare for some serious legal challenges you will face when it comes to your company’s ownership. When a partner passes away, the future of the business can quickly escalate...
Slip-and-fall accidents can turn a normal day into a painful setback. You may face medical bills, time away from work and stress about what comes next. These incidents are not just clumsy accidents. Often, they result from someone else’s negligence. Most common...
Fractures or broken bones are somewhat common car crash injuries. The force of a collision can easily cause fractures even in the strongest bones in the human body. Thankfully, modern medical care makes the treatment of fractures a straightforward process in most...
HOA regulations are meant to protect property values, maintain neighborhood standards and promote harmony among residents. Many HOAs impose restrictions on the number, size, breed or type of pets residents can have. Some go further, requiring specific enclosures,...
In Texas, a fiduciary duty means that one person must act with loyalty, honesty and care for another’s benefit. This duty often arises in business partnerships, between trustees and beneficiaries or between company officers and shareholders. When someone breaks this...
Many people injured in car crashes know immediately that they need help. A person with a complete spinal cord injury may not be able to get out of the vehicle because they cannot move their legs. Someone with a broken bone may experience excruciating pain. Someone...
Contesting a will challenges you emotionally, especially when family tensions rise. If you question the validity of a will, knowing the most common grounds for contesting it can help you see your options clearly. Lack of testamentary capacity People often contest a...
Starting a business with a partner allows you to combine your skills, resources and ideas. However, working with another person can open the door to disagreements, some of which lead to legal conflict. What issues might impact your business? 1. Finances Disagreements...
There are many different ways to categorize injuries. Grouping them based on their severity is a common approach. Catastrophic injuries generally have life-changing consequences for the injured person. These injuries may cause permanent changes to functional...
Businesses use contracts as a way to set legally binding expectations for a variety of interactions. Both parties should read the contract to ensure they understand their responsibilities, the other party’s responsibilities and what will happen if either party fails...