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  • Codification of the Business Judgment Rule in Texas

    Amy Gustafson

    In 2025, Texas enacted statutory reforms that codify the Business Judgment Rule for Texas-incorporated public companies, establishing a strong presumption in favor of directors and officers and raising the pleading and proof standards for claims against them. The same reforms also authorize these companies to set, in their governing documents, a minimum shareholder ownership threshold Read more

  • What is a Quiet Title Action in Texas?

    Amy Gustafson

    In Texas, a quiet title action is a specialized equitable proceeding used to clear invalid or unenforceable claims (clouds) from the title to real property. The plaintiff must demonstrate a valid interest in the property, show that the defendant’s claim affects the title, and prove that the claim is invalid, with the burden of proof Read more

  • Can My Boss Stop Me From Discussing My Wage?

    Amy Gustafson

    The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a federal law that protects employees’ rights to engage in concerted activities, including discussing wages and other employment-related matters, and it applies to most private-sector employers in Texas. As a result, Texas employers subject to the NLRA may not lawfully impose policies or take disciplinary action against employees Read more

  • Your Rights Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act

    Amy Gustafson

    The DMCA grants multiple individual rights, most notably the ability to participate in the notice-and-takedown process (including sending takedown notices and submitting counter-notifications), to benefit from specific statutory and regulatory exemptions to the anti-circumvention provisions, and to assert fair use and other noninfringing uses as defenses. Individuals also have the right to seek damages if Read more

  • Discovery in Texas

    Amy Gustafson

    Discovery is the process in a lawsuit where each side can get information and evidence from the other side (and sometimes from third parties) before trial. The goal is to make sure both sides know the facts and can prepare their cases. Need legal advice? Having trouble finding answers to your legal questions? Amy can Read more

  • When Your Lawsuit Needs More Support: Texas Certificates of Merit

    Amy Gustafson

    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 Read more

  • Independant Contractors vs. Employees

    Amy Gustafson

    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 Read more

  • An Overview of Federal Special Education Law

    Amy Gustafson

    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, Read more

  • Understanding The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act

    Amy Gustafson

    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? Read more

  • Can You Sue a Debt Collector in Texas? 7 Common Grounds for Consumer Lawsuits

    Amy Gustafson

    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 Read more