Last year in April, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a rule to ban most non-compete agreements nationwide. Within hours the rule was challenged in courts across the country, and after months of federal litigation and…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
Texas House Bill 3749 (HB 3749), known as "Jenifer's Law," has undergone dramatic revisions since its introduction. What began as a bill that could have shuttered many IV hydration clinics has transformed into legislation that…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Health
Texas Senate Bill 29 (SB 29), signed into law by Governor Abbott on May 14, 2025, and effective immediately, introduces substantial changes to the Texas Business Organizations Code that affect how businesses operate in the…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Securities Law
Texas Senate Bill 378, often referred to as the "Botox Party Bill", is currently making its way through the Texas legislative process. Initiated by State Sen. Charles Schwertner, the bill aims to restrict who can perform…
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/ Administrative Law, Health
Private equity (PE) firms are increasingly investing in physician practices and the broader healthcare industry. While these arrangements can provide capital and operational expertise, they may also inadvertently violate Texas'…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Health
You won your case, but how do you enforce the judgment, especially if the debtor’s assets are in another state? To collect in Texas, you need a judgment that’s valid in Texas. If your judgment is from out of state — a foreign…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Conflict of Laws
As a Texas business owner, discovering that a partner, employee, or manager may be embezzling funds can be devastating. Left unaddressed, financial misappropriation can threaten your company's stability, compromise relationships…
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/ Business Organizations, Business Torts, Commercial Law & Contracts
Weight loss clinics, telehealth companies, physicians, and pharmacies that have been prescribing or dispensing compounded GLP-1 medications must prepare for significant changes following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)…
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/ Administrative Law, Health
Receivership is often considered when other remedies would be inadequate, providing a flexible alternative to more rigid legal processes like traditional litigation. It's particularly valuable when parties are unable to…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Business Organizations, Civil Remedies
When a workplace injury occurs at your construction site, the actions you take in the immediate aftermath can significantly impact potential legal consequences, insurance claims, and your business's financial health…
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/ Construction Law, Insurance, Workers' Compensation
Responding to a Non-Compete Violation -
When an employer discovers a potential non-compete violation, they generally react within 1-4 weeks, though this can be shorter if the violation poses an immediate competitive threat…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
Many employees feel trapped by non-compete agreements, but there are legal ways to handle these restrictive employment agreements. Before risking legal action by breaking your agreement, consider these alternatives…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Health, Labor & Employment Law
On January 9, 2025, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) implemented comprehensive changes to its rules, marking a significant shift in how medical spas, IV hydration clinics, and other healthcare facilities operate in Texas…
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/ Administrative Law, Health, Professional Malpractice
Healthcare fraud enforcement continues to be a top priority for federal authorities, with Stark Law violations remaining under particular scrutiny. The complex nature of physician self-referral regulations, combined with…
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/ Administrative Law, Health, Professional Malpractice
Multistate employers with employees in Texas are subject to state laws regarding employment agreements. Whether your business is large or small, specific provisions within your agreements could render your agreements…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment Law