Rio Grande Valley Legal Blog
How can I structure my business if I’m in a rush to open?
You and a colleague have a great idea for a business, and you want to hit the ground running. While you should not rush establishing a business, one business structure that is relatively uncomplicated to form is a partnership. What is a partnership? A partnership is a...
Choosing an LLC business structure for your business
Forming a new company can be an exciting and daunting challenge. Without a helpful aide, entrepreneurs may be overwhelmed by the vast array of options that are available. One of the best tools in a Texas business owner’s tool kit is the utilization of the limited...
Three employment contract mistakes you need to avoid
If you run a health care facility, you have a lot that you have to deal with on a daily basis just to ensure that your business operations run smoothly. Any hiccup can cause more trouble than you bargained for, threatening to disrupt your profits and the reputation...
The benefits of a living will
Most people think setting up an estate plan means drafting a will. However, estate planning involves much more than just having a will. While a will determines what happens after you die, what happens if something unexpected happens and you are left unable to...
Am I required to give my employees breaks in Texas?
Employee rights have been a prominent topic of interest in Texas and throughout the United States in the past several years. This is due to allegations of mistreatment, harassment, discrimination, abuse and wrongful termination. Workers are being given greater leeway,...
Choosing the right health care law attorney is important
As a health care professional, you spent decades of your life to get where you are now. And, when you face a legal challenge, you need a legal professional on your side to make sure all of your hard work is not wasted on a frivolous lawsuit. Health care litigation...
Setting up payments as a new physician’s practice in Texas
If you are a health care provider, starting a new practice is the culmination of years of medical training, volunteering, research and planning. You do this all so that you can give care to your patients. While you think about the care and wellbeing of your patients,...
Medicare compliance programs can be helpful for doctors
Doctors in Texas need to treat patients with all types of insurance. Insurance companies have different types of contracts with doctors and the terms of the contract need to be followed. This is true for Medicare as well, but instead of needing to work with private...
What are my options if I lose my business trial?
Texas businesses sometimes have to sue or defend themselves in court in order to accomplish their business goals. There is always some risk to going to court. No matter how strong a business thinks its case is, it is very hard to predict what a judge or jury will...
Understanding the Texas Prompt Pay Act
Texas health insurance companies and medical providers are most likely familiar with the Texas Prompt Pay Act. The act, which was enacted in 2003, provides rules and deadlines surrounding claims paid by health care plans and providers. The purpose of the act is to...