What You Should Know About HB 19 and the Texas Specialized Business Court
Litigation costs businesses millions of dollars annually. To address complex business litigation with greater efficiency and consistency,...
The Legal Differences Between Buying a Business or a Franchise
Before you decide if one of these options is right for you, make sure you know the basics of franchising and buying an existing business....
How the Federal WARN Act Applies to Texas Companies
If you are planning to lay off employees in the state of Texas, you will need to make sure that you comply with all regulations of the...
Key Provisions of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) is a comprehensive consumer data privacy law that was passed by the Texas legislature in...
What You Need to Know About the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA)
The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) seeks to provide better clarity over patent subject matter eligibility under Section 101...
How Businesses are Impacted Under Texas Senate Bill 4
In December 2023 Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 4. This law makes it a state crime to cross the border illegally and...
What is Meant by “Beneficial Ownership” Under the Corporate Transparency Act?
As of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act requires that all entities subject to the Act must file a Beneficial Ownership...
The Corporate Transparency Act: Who Must Comply, Who is Exempt?
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a new federal law enacted in 2021 to combat money laundering, terrorism, tax fraud, and other...
What is the Corporate Transparency Act?
Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act on January 1st, 2021 as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. The goal of the...
Cybersecurity Compliance for Small Businesses in 2024
The end of Q1 2024 will see yet another compliance race for any organization that accepts credit, debit or charge cards as payment. The...
SBA: What's Ahead for Small Business in 2024
Another year is nearly in the books. For small business owners, that means the time to start planning for 2024 is now. While no one can...
Holiday Greetings from L&F Brown
With the holiday season upon us, all of us at L&F Brown would like to extend our warmest wishes to you and your family. This time of year...
Texas Labor Law and Union Membership
Texas is a right-to-work state. This means that under the Texas Labor Code, a person cannot be denied employment because of membership or...
Key Elements of Texas Franchise Law
For those considering franchising in Texas, it’s important to understand both the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Franchise Rule and the...
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DALLAS, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- L&F Brown, P.C. and Armstrong The Law Firm, P.C. ("ATLF") today announced their agreement to...
Best Practices for Collecting Receivables
When you’re in business, people owe you money. Nearly every business owner has at least a few slow-paying customers or clients—and when...
How to Set Up an LLC in Texas
Step 1: Decide on a Business Name (and Reserve It, If Desired) Every registered business in Texas must have a name that's distinguishable...
Employees and Employment Law
Discontented Employees The problem of discontented employees is pervasive. The reason? The federal government and certain states avail...
Tips for the Preparation and Review of Your Legal Documents
As a small business owner, paperwork can sometimes feel like the bane of your existence—but in fact, the right paperwork protects your...
Plano Texas Named Best U.S. City For Small Business
A new report from financial advice publication Forbes Advisor has named Plano, Texas as the least risky city for small businesses to...