A 501(c)(3) nonprofit is exempt from federal income taxes and includes tax-deductible contributions. To qualify, your nonprofit must be established exclusively with the purpose of religion, charity, science, testing for public safety, literature, education, or the...
Starting a business from square one is not the only way to become a business owner. For many people, buying a business that already exists is the preferable option. For the reason that someone else has already set procedures, systems, a customer base, employees and a...
Is your business partner secretly taking money from the company? It is not uncommon for partners to take advantage of their position. We not only seen partners take advantage of their situation, we have also seen investors defrauded by company representatives seeking...
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act was created to protect consumers from any false, misleading, and deceptive business practices. Anyone who seeks to purchase any goods or services can be protected by this act. A DTPA case can be brought in a...
If you get sued, you want to make sure that your properties are protected. If you are a real estate investor, you probably do not want to place multiple properties into the same LLC. If you do, each one of those properties becomes exposed to risks and liabilities. As...
Did an entity or individual agree to hire you for a job but later then refused to pay for the services provided? If yes, you may have a breach of contract claim and be able to bring a suit on a sworn account. What is a suit on a sworn account? A suit on a sworn...
In lawsuits, it is common for attorneys to take the depositions of non-parties. These non-parties are often fact witnesses to cases and the attorney is trying to investigate the facts. In other situations, an attorney may want to take the deposition of a professional...
When banks or lenders provide business loans, they will often require a debtor to permit the filing of a UCC Financing Statement or a “fixture filing” to secure the loan against equipment or fixtures. The Weaver Law Firm provides legal opinions in transactions between...
Has your company or partner failed or refused to comply with your requests for access to inspect the Company’s books and records? Are you trying to obtain internal records from your LLC or Corporation? Partnership and Shareholder disputes are common. Is your business...
