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Differences Between a Business and Corporate Attorney

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Whether you’re starting a new business in San Antonio or already have a well-established business, hiring a trustworthy attorney for legal representation is crucial to your success. Not only will an attorney help protect your business by making sure you’re complying with laws and regulations, but they also help you…

Trademarks vs DBAs

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Trademarks vs Doing Business As If you’re starting a new business, you know there are a lot of things you need to check off on your to-do list. One of those is most likely registering your business name and/or logo legally. But how do you know if a trademark or…

What Is Considered A Binding Contract?

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Contracts can be difficult to understand when you first read through. They are often full of legal terminology, and each state has different requirements for what makes a contract legally binding. All of these factors can quickly make it seem impossible to tell if a contract is binding or not. …

What is a “Non-Compete” Agreement?

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Though we might all be guilty of not reading Terms and Conditions in their entirety, it’s still important to understand exactly what you’re agreeing to by signing any dotted lines. One common form that employees may encounter is a non-compete agreement, and it’s crucial to know all the strings that…

When Landlords Should Hire A Lawyer

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Being a landlord means dealing with tenants. Part of the job is handling rental disputes with their customers. While many issues can be resolved with simple communication, how do you know when legal assistance is required? Here are a few common situations in which lawyers for landlords are beneficial. Buying…

What is Considered Trespassing in Texas?

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Most people understand trespassing as entering private property without permission. While this is a good start, it’s important for residential and commercial property owners to know everything about trespass laws, from giving notice to pursuing legal action against trespassers. Let’s start by discussing what is considered trespassing under Texas property…

What Is A Life Estate?

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A life estate governs the length of time both owners have rights to the estate and what they may do with it in that time. The “life tenant” is the person who holds the estate throughout their entire lifetime. The co-owner, or “remainderman,” can take complete ownership of the estate…