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When Your Lawsuit Needs More Support: Texas Certificates of Merit
The certificate of merit requirement under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 150 is a procedural mechanism designed to screen out unmeritorious claims against licensed or registered architects, engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors (and their firms) at the outset of litigation. The statute mandates that a claimant file an affidavit from a third-party
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Independant Contractors vs. Employees
To classify workers correctly in Texas, businesses must focus on whether they retain the right to control not just the outcome of the work, but also the means and details of how the work is performed. Texas courts, statutes, and agencies consistently apply a “right to control” standard, often operationalized through multi-factor tests, such as
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An Overview of Federal Special Education Law
Special education students are guaranteed a range of substantive and procedural rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) tailored to their individual needs, while the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides broad protections against disability-based discrimination in all public school programs and activities,
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Understanding The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act
Taking effect on January 1, 2026, The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, often called TRAIGA, is a new law that sets rules for how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in Texas. TRAIGA is designed to make sure AI is used responsibly, to protect people from harm, and to encourage innovation. Need legal advice?
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Can You Sue a Debt Collector in Texas? 7 Common Grounds for Consumer Lawsuits
The most common causes of action plaintiffs allege in lawsuits against debt collectors are statutory claims under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Texas Debt Collection Act (TDCA), as well as common-law tort claims such as unreasonable collection efforts and, less frequently, invasion of privacy. These claims typically focus on allegations
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Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) grants Texas residents a comprehensive set of privacy rights over their personal data, including rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their data, as well as to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, and certain types of profiling. These rights
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Pre-Litigation Discovery: Texas Rule 202 Petitions
A Rule 202 petition under Texas law is a procedural tool that allows a person to request court permission to take a deposition before filing a lawsuit, either to investigate whether a claim exists or to preserve testimony for a suit that is anticipated. This mechanism is exceptional, subject to strict judicial oversight, and is
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LGBTQ+ Rights in Employment Law: The Impact of Bostock v. Clayton County
Bostock v. Clayton County was a 2020 Supreme Court case that addressed whether federal employment discrimination law (Title VII) protects employees from being fired because they are gay or transgender. The Court decided, by a 6-3 vote, that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is inherently discrimination “because of sex,” and is therefore
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Statutes of Limitations in Texas
A statute of limitations is a law that sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit. If you wait too long to take legal action after something happens, you may lose your right to go to court. Need some legal advice? Having trouble finding answers to your legal questions? Amy can help! The most common statutes
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The Four-Corners Rule
The four-corners rule is a principle of contract interpretation requiring courts to determine the meaning and intent of a written agreement solely from the text within its four corners, without considering extrinsic evidence unless the contract is ambiguous. Texas courts follow this rule in both general contract and insurance contexts, with limited exceptions recognized primarily