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...
The definition of quantum meruit
There are a number of different remedies to a breach of contract. These remedies may take the form of compensatory damages, when a business owner receives compensation for the loss incurred because the other party breached the contract,...
Establish breach of contract with the correct elements
When involved in a Texas contract, the contract ends when both parties satisfy the terms and obligations of the contract. When one party fails to fulfill his or her obligations, this is a breach of contract. The Balance suggests that a...
How do you protect intellectual property?
All Texas companies, regardless of size, should be aware of what intellectual property is and how it can affect their business. Intellectual property, according to Entrepreneur can be protected in three ways; through copyrights, patents...
What do surface rights include?
There are different rights that you have to your land. In oil-rich Texas, it is especially important that you understand what your rights are in terms of access to the oil beneath your property. You should understand if you have surface...
Arbitration helps resolve energy-industry disputes
If you participate in energy production in Texas, you know that a good relationship between your company, government organizations and private residents may provide benefits for all parties involved. However, because the oil and gas...