Business Law

The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) can hit a business hard. Even one claim can lead to triple economic damages (if the conduct was knowing or intentional) and required legal fees paid to the winning side. Because the penalties can be so serious, businesses...

A contract dispute may start with performance issues. Then the other side may raise allegations under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). That shift may expand the issues beyond breach. It may also affect remedies and case strategy. If you operate a...

In Texas, business leaders may be accountable for breaching their fiduciary duties when they break their legal promise to act in their company’s best interests. These breaches have the potential to cause massive financial losses for the company. It is essential to...

Senior leaders in Austin often wear many hats. You could be an officer, director, manager or owner, while also running daily operations. This mix of roles can create serious risks if a problem comes up. In Texas, breach of fiduciary duty claims often target...

In the fast-paced business environment of Austin, entrepreneurs often value speed. You might reach an agreement over lunch or seal a partnership with a handshake. It feels official, and for a long time, that might be sufficient to keep operations moving. However,...

When you make an agreement, you expect all parties to honor their commitments. If one or more parties do not meet their commitments, that can create financial or business challenges for you. While every situation differs, thinking ahead and gathering evidence could...

Under Texas’ Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), consumers have the right to sue businesses who promote their products or services in a fraudulent way. As an entrepreneur who aspires to operate and grow their business legally, understanding the DTPA’s policies is an...

These days, it’s easier than ever to do due diligence on the parties with whom a business enters into a contract. Nonetheless, some individuals and businesses don’t disclose everything they should or present themselves as being qualified to do the job they’re being...

Businesses often negotiate contracts with multiple outside parties. Organizations may have leases that allow them to use commercial space. They may have contracts with service providers, suppliers and vendors. They also likely have contracts with their employees. Some...