Rio Grande Valley Legal Blog
Joe & the Juice settles EEOC sex charge
Our state prides itself on our personal freedoms. We do not like being told what to do around here, and that includes Texas-based businesses in Donna and Arlington, Texas. However, for those larger businesses, you must comply with the United States Equal Employment...
Noncompete agreements: Are their days numbered?
The future is uncertain for noncompete agreements. Early this year, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule that would ban noncompete agreements in most contexts. The proposal is currently up for public comment, and business and labor interests are lobbying...
Physicians need to be wary of “creative billing” practices
As a physician, you want what is best for your patient. You build close relationships with them and work hard to accommodate them in all ways possible, even in paying their bills. Despite the fact that the services you provided to a patient were medically necessary,...
Starting the Texas probate process
For those who find themselves named as an executor of an estate, unless you are a lawyer, you likely wonder, “what now?” Well, if you have been named the executor, it means your loved one had a will, which will be the focus of this Arlington, Texas, post. Do not just...
Could it hurt to include your special needs child in your will?
If you have a special needs child, you know you may be a forever parent to that child who may never be able to support themselves and live on their own. You love your child and plan to care for them as long as possible. Still, you recognize that it is likely that your...
Protecting assets when estate planning
When we estate plan, there are a lot of factors we look at, questions we must answer and hard conversations to have with our spouses and loved ones. It is just part of the process. However, what some inexperienced estate planners can miss is the asset protection part...
Common mistakes when firing an employee
There comes a time when all employment relationships must end. Sometimes the employee chooses to leave, but sometimes, you need to ask them to resign. Firing someone is never an easy conversation, even if it is the right decision for your company. While the employee...
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...