A contract that you signed when starting your business can become impractical as your operation grows. When this happens, you might be wondering if you are able to modify existing agreements to meet the current needs of your business. The legal basis for contract...
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What’s next for creditors after receiving a bankruptcy notice?
A bankruptcy notice signifies that a debtor is now under legal protection. The automatic stay (essentially, an injunction) goes into effect, halting creditors from pursuing any collection efforts for outstanding debts, including phone calls, lawsuits or mail....
The basics of protecting business logos as intellectual property
Most businesses in Texas use logos, jingles, trade secrets and other intangible items as part of their operations. Without these things, they'd likely struggle to differentiate themselves from other businesses. Although intangible items don't take up space, other...
Do you work harder than your business partner?
No matter what industry you work in, one of the bigger partnership issues you will face is finding the balance between the work you do and the work your partner or partners do. How much is your effort worth? How much is their effort worth? Are you working 40-50...
Are you a licensed professional in the State of Texas? Have you ever thought about going into business on your own?
If you’re thinking about striking out on your own, you should know that there are attorneys close by that can help you set up your business in a way that will keep you in compliance with the State of Texas. Below are a few basic requirements for your review. If you...
With same-sex marriage legal what issues still remain?
As with so many things in the law, the June 26 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court legally recognizing same-sex marriage is not the end of the story. In many ways it is only one waypoint in a long and complicated legal course. That may be especially true here in Texas....
Matthew Sparks Awarded Super Lawyers “Rising Star” Recognition for 2015
Palmer & Manuel is pleased to announce that attorney Matthew Sparks has been selected to the 2015 Texas Rising Stars list, an annual list that recognizes Texas's top up-and-coming lawyers. Each year, no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Texas are selected by the...
What is the standard possession order?
Child custody in Texas involves joint legal custody more often than not, with the parents sharing responsibility in making decisions. A standard possession order determines how much time the parents spend with the children and is separate from decision-making duties....
Factors that might affect alimony in Texas
When the courts make rulings regarding spousal support after a marriage ends, they consider a number of different factors. These factors can affect the amount, duration and periodicity of payments. Understanding how the courts make those decisions can be helpful to...
Do grandparents have visitation rights?
Dallas grandparents may wish to know whether they are legally allowed to petition for visitation rights to a grandchild. The answer depends on the laws of the state though Texas is more restrictive than others are. Many states allow a permissive visitation right,...
