Plano Legal Blog
What are frequently asked questions about mechanic’s liens?
Texas laws protect contract workers, subcontractors and other parties in the construction industry. As someone in the industry, you know that working with such big amounts of money can cause serious trouble when there are problems with payment. A mechanic's lien is...
How risky is selling a small business through financing?
When you want to sell your small business, you might consider using seller financing to possibly increase the number of potential buyers. Fit Small Business notes that there are several advantages to offering financing for some or all of the cost of the business if...
How can you remedy a breached contract?
Texas business or property owners like you make a lot of contracts in your time. Unfortunately, this means you may run across breached contracts. This can damage you on a personal and financial level. It can also put your projects and endeavors at risk. So how do you...
Home buyers should be wary of real estate misrepresentation
Whether purchasing a family home or investing in a rental or vacation property, real estate transactions inevitably involve complicated legal and financial considerations. With so much at stake, buyers generally trust their brokers to be competent, meticulous and...
Should you immediately go for litigation?
Texas contractors like you do what you can to avoid disputes. But with the industry being as it is, sometimes disputes are impossible to avoid. When you come across a dispute that you cannot talk out, what are your options? There are many ways to resolve disputes....
Is a nondisclosure agreement valid?
Many business situations require companies to disclose sensitive information either to their own employees or to outside parties. These situations may include negotiations with a potential buyer of the business or working with a vendor or agency that will provide...
What differentiates mediation from arbitration?
Texas business owners like you have a lot to balance. Unfortunately, sometimes arguments between business partners are inevitable. This adds to your workload. It can create unnecessary stress, too. But if you get into a dispute, you need to consider your options...
How do arbitration and mediation differ?
Texan entrepreneurs and business owners like you have made use of contracts before. Most of the time, these contracts go without a hitch. But in some cases, contracts go south. If you end up in a contract dispute, what can you do? There are many different ways to...
Zoning considerations for commercial projects
As a Texas land developer or business owner who has plans for a particular parcel of land, you must conform to zoning and land use regulations for project approval. The restrictions and requirements can hinder development if your plans do not fit with the intended...
A seller’s disclosure is not always accurate
Purchasing a home is often a dream come true, but for some new homeowners, it turns into a nightmare. While there are assurances in the home-buying process, they do not guarantee you will not find issues with the home after the purchase. A seller's disclosure is a...
