A lien is a legal claim against an asset, like an aircraft, to secure payment of a debt or obligation. Liens can be legitimate ways to ensure payment, but filing an improper one can result in serious legal and financial consequences. One major risk of filing an...
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Shielding your Houston company from lawsuits in the digital age
The modern Texas business landscape presents a broader array of legal challenges than ever before. As companies increasingly operate in the digital sphere, the potential for business disputes and litigation can further escalate. A disgruntled customer with a viral...
Understanding force majeure clauses
Contracts are all about solidifying expectations, planning for uncertainties and allocating risk – and that’s where a force majeure clause comes in. A force majeure clause refers to some sort of overwhelming, unpredictable and unforeseeable situation that prevents one...
What should contractors know about construction contracts?
Construction contracts are foundational documents that define the scope, responsibilities and expectations of a construction project. For contractors, a thorough understanding of construction contracts is crucial to ensuring project success, mitigating risks and...
Tips to protect your business from wire fraud
The use of telecommunications or information technology to carry out fraudulent activities, collectively referred to as wire fraud, has been on the rise over the past several years. As fraudsters refine their methods, no business is safe. Everyone is at risk of...
Why would you use an aircraft lien?
In some cases, a lien may need to be put on an aircraft. This is a legal tool that can be used to give someone other than the owner a form of rights over that aircraft. If the owner tries to sell the aircraft or take other steps to get out of their obligation, the...
Safeguarding small businesses against employee lawsuits
For small business owners, navigating the complexities of serving as a boss to any number of employees can be a challenging part of day-to-day operations. Partially because – and they often do – when things go wrong, the threat of a lawsuit can loom large over a small...
Collecting unpaid charter fees or fuel accounts
Aviation mechanic's liens are an important legal tool for individuals or businesses in the aviation industry, including as service providers, repair shops and fuel suppliers, who are trying to collect unpaid charter fees or fuel accounts. These liens provide a way to...
Lawfully terminating business contracts
There are lawful ways to terminate contracts. However, terminating business contracts requires careful consideration and thoughtful, informed approaches. Contracts are binding agreements, and exiting them prematurely or without due cause can lead to legal disputes and...
How fraudulent conveyance could harm a business
Not everyone follows through on their financial obligations to others. In fact, some parties intentionally break the law in an effort to sidestep their responsibilities to others. Businesses that provide goods and services to the public sometimes need to engage in...