Rio Grande Valley Legal Blog
When is an employer’s hiring process discriminatory?
The United States has strict laws against employment discrimination. These policies include discriminatory practices based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age and disability. Employees and employers have responsibilities to address and...
Avoid these common estate planning mistakes
A lot of people think that estate planning is a simple endeavor that they can undertake once they get older. But waiting too long to create your estate plan can be risky, and the process may be more complex than you anticipate. That’s why we encourage you to consider...
Terminating employees with grace and respect
Running a business involves many challenges and one of those is terminating employees. Good employees are vital to the success of your business and although you may provide proper training and treat them well, sometimes certain employees are just not a good fit....
How do I challenge a will in Texas?
This blog has posted about will contests in the past. Indeed, in a prior post, we discussed the bases for contesting a will in Texas. Of course, simply knowing the bases for challenging that will is not enough information. Who can challenge the will? Not everyone can...
Potential problems with prompt pay laws in Texas
The payment of claims by medical insurers to health care providers is complex as there are often instances of insurers refusing to pay valid claims on time or in full. Texas has prompt pay laws that attempt to address this problem, but the laws are not without...
Tips for your contract negotiation
Good contracts are essential for any Texas business, no matter what industry you are in, but contract negotiations can sometimes get contentious. The challenge with contract negotiations is that you want to maintain a good relationship with the other party, while...
How are harassment allegations addressed in unemployment claims?
Texas businesses are increasingly taking the initiative with protecting themselves by having comprehensive training and workplace policies to address and prevent harassment. Often, this is centered on sexual harassment, but there are other ways in which this can be an...
How do a create a professional association for doctors in Texas?
If you are a doctor and want to form a professional association with other doctors who share your specialty or practice area, you may wonder how to go about it. Before you can form a professional association, you need to make sure that you and your prospective members...
Contesting a will in Texas probate court
A will is meant to represent the final wishes of the deceased. As such, Texas courts are reluctant to hear any challenges to a will. The decedent is, of course, no longer available for a discussion of the problem, and an unhappy heir’s only recourse is a lawsuit...
Can I include a doctor noncompete in a separation agreement?
If you are a physician who owns or manages a medical practice in Texas, you may want to protect your business from losing patients, revenue and reputation to a former employee who decides to open a competing practice. One way to do that is to include a noncompete...