Plano Legal Blog
Gig economy companies fight against new California labor law
The assumption of many employment protection laws is that anyone who works in the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex (or any other area of the country, for that matter), craves the benefits that they provide. Yet with the emergence of the gig economy in recent years, an...
Can a landlord lock out a tenant in Texas?
Can you legally lock out a tenant on a unit when they owe rent? The answer is yes and no. Yes, you can do it, but it has to be for a very short period. Here in Texas, the property code requires you to allow them access back into the unit within 24 hours. So that is...
Material versus immaterial breaches: What are the differences?
If you own a Texas business, you likely spend a good deal of your time negotiating contracts with your employees, your suppliers, your distributors, your customers, etc. It goes without saying that all of these contracts should be in writing so that you will find it...
3 steps for proving trade dress infringement
Like other business owners, you spent a tremendous amount of time, money and effort deciding how to present your product or service to your customers. If you did a good job, your customers can easily locate what you have for sale. The visual image of your product or...
What are the types of landlord-tenant rental law?
Renting an apartment in Texas can be confusing at times, depending on the duration of your stay. According to Cornell University Law School's Legal Information Institute, landlord and tenant rental relationships can fall into four separate categories. These different...
Issues to consider when a construction dispute arises
Construction disputes come up for countless reasons, from an unsatisfied homeowner to a contract dispute involving partners or legal matters related to employment law. Those who own construction companies may have a hard time working through these challenges due to...
Solar plant in center of contract dispute
Every day in Texas, individuals and businesses engage in transactions that constitute contractual obligations. These may take many forms such as the purchase of a new residential home, an agreement between a homeowner and a contractor for renovation work to be...
Contract terms take precedence over oral promises
Most Texas companies regularly rely on contracts to complete their transactions, and The Suster Law Group, PLLC, often advises clients about what they should include in these documents to protect themselves and their businesses. The negotiations between you and your...
Consumer confusion can prove a trademark infringement claim
Texas companies that apply for a federal trademark have the right to pursue legal action against any other U.S. company over infringement allegations. Unauthorized use of a symbol, quote or branding logo that confuses consumers or causes a mistaken belief that a...
