Severing or upholding a long-term city government contract
A Texas business in a long-term agreement with a city government may consider a legal action if the city attempts to terminate the contract prematurely. Your business has a right to ensure that a city upholds a binding agreement. At ASB...
What is first right of refusal?
When creating a lease or contract in the Texas oil industry, it is essential that you understand all the complexities of the situation. If you happen to be leasing a very lucrative property or an area that is has captured the interest of...
What should I know about surface and mineral rights?
Companies in Texas are always looking for new sources of gas and oil. It is important that all parties involved in a new find of gas or oil be aware of their rights and how royalties work. One of the more complex parts of this is...
Shield your business from product liability
When a defective product causes a serious injury, the product manufacturer is legally responsible for the person's medical bills, lost wages and associated costs. As a small business owner, you can protect your customers and limit your...
Alvarez Stauffer Bremer is proud to support the Houston Bar Association and the Lawyers for Literacy Committee
Alvarez Stauffer Bremer is proud to support the Houston Bar Association and the Lawyers for Literacy Committee. ASB helped the HBA and Lawyers for Literacy efforts to raise funds to rebuild the school library at Shearn Elementary. More...
What are common reasons insurance may deny a claim?
Insurance in Texas is used to minimize risks, whether it is car insurance, health care coverage or business insurance. The idea is that you pay a monthly premium to guarantee that when something bad happens, you are financially covered by...
When “duty to defend” applies in an insurance claim
You purchased a liability insurance policy to protect your Texas company, and now that a claim has arisen, you expect the carrier to act in good faith and cover the accident. At Alvarez Stauffer Bremer PLLC, we work with clients and their...
Should you document every transaction?
For small companies in Texas, business litigation can take its toll financially. If your business were like most, you would rather avoid business litigation if possible. Proactivity is one of the keys to avoiding litigation. If you...
Deal with business issues before a dispute becomes a lawsuit
As a small business owner, you want to be able to hold your own in any dispute that arises. Disputes can escalate quickly, and you may feel that the threat of a lawsuit would find you at an extreme disadvantage. Here are tips to help you...
