Any person or company looking to do business with one another frequently enters into a written contract with another party as a type of guarantee that they'll receive a product or service in exchange for some type of compensation. There are instances when the parties...
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Get documentation for that handshake deal
The handshake deal is, to some degree, a relic of the past. People's reputations used to be based on honesty and their ability to uphold their word. A promise was seen as a binding agreement, and both parties knew it.Is that still true today? It may be for some...
Megan Thee Stallion sues her record label
Many Texas music fans have eagerly awaited the new release, Suga, from hip-hop celebrity Megan Thee Stallion. The album dropped on March 6, shortly after Megan won a temporary restraining order in court allowing her to release her music. Earlier in the week, Megan...
Health care contract disputes worry patients, employees
Health insurance contracts with hospitals and other health care providers can have a major impact on workers and patients throughout Texas. Two major companies, Cigna Corporation and Memorial Hermann Health System, have extended one existing contract while continuing...
Preventing and resolving construction contract disputes
Construction contracts can reduce the likelihood that a dispute will arise during the construction process. A contract that is drawn up in Texas should clearly lay out dispute clauses. Other preventative measures would include significant planning before the work...
Texas cooter company sued for fraud
A scooter company based out of San Antonio is being sued in federal court for fraud and breach of contract. The company is being sued by an organization that picks up and charges electronic scooters from a variety of companies that operate throughout the country. They...
What to look for in a commercial lease
Business owners in Texas may want to lease a commercial space instead of buying one outright. However, there is generally no such thing as a standard commercial lease. Therefore, it is important for tenants to know how to negotiate an agreement that is in their best...
What are the remedies for a breach of contract?
If you enter into a business contract in Texas, be sure to read it carefully and take it very seriously. A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties. If you fail to live up to what you promise in a contract, a breach can occur, and the other...
What should be included in an employee handbook?
The employee handbook is the definitive bible for incoming and existing workers. It contains information on company culture, behavior, dress, grooming, and many other important subjects. A well-written handbook ensures employees have the information they need to...
Understanding “termination for convenience”
Like most business owners or representatives in Houston, you likely believe that a business partner can only terminate its contract with your company if it has cause to do so. This no doubt provides a sense of security due to the assumption that as long as you fulfill...
