Can I Sue for Breach of Verbal Contract in Texas?
Yes, you can sue for breach of a verbal contract in Texas as long as the agreement meets the core elements of a valid contract and is not subject to a legal requirement that it be in writing. The challenge is proving that the contract existed and its terms,...
Converting Your Business Structure in Texas: What Business Owners Should Know
Texas has more than 3.5 million small businesses and a significant number of large businesses and corporations driving the economy. As business laws and the industry continue to evolve, business owners must take the necessary steps to continue to succeed. In some cases, this could mean converting their business structure to...
Sul Lee Law Firm Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Sul Lee Law Firm has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, ranking No. 2,707 among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
The annual Inc. 5000 list recognizes privately held companies across the country that have demonstrated significant growth over a three-year period. Sul Lee Law Firm...
Mandatory Overtime in Texas: How Employers Can Stay Compliant and Avoid Liability
Texas businesses sometimes need employees to work beyond their normal schedules. Seasonal demand, staffing shortages, major projects, and unexpected deadlines can all make additional hours necessary. In many circumstances, employers can require those hours, but mandatory overtime creates wage-and-hour compliance responsibilities that should be addressed before longer schedules become routine.
Transferring Ownership: What You Need to Know for Small Businesses and Franchises
Transferring ownership of a small business or franchise can be a complicated process. A business owner needs to consider how they wish to make the transfer and whether they want to transfer full or partial ownership. Even when you have a clear-cut idea of the type of transfer you’re seeking, the specific...
Defending Against a Shareholder Derivative Suit: What Texas Corporations Need to Know
A shareholder derivative suit presents an unusual challenge for a Texas corporation. A shareholder brings the lawsuit, but the underlying claim belongs to the corporation itself. Typically, the shareholder alleges that directors, officers, or other parties harmed the company and that legal action is necessary to address that harm.
How the Uniform Trade Secrets Act Protects Your Texas Business
Every business possesses information that gives it a competitive advantage. It may be a customer list developed over years of relationship-building, a proprietary manufacturing process, confidential pricing strategies, software code, or an internal business method that competitors cannot easily replicate. These assets often hold tremendous value despite never appearing on a balance...
How Do I Determine Patent Infringement?
When you see a product or process that resembles your patented invention, you might wonder whether the manufacturer of that other product has infringed upon your patent rights. Determining whether you may have a patent infringement claim begins with understanding patent rights and how to evaluate whether a product or process falls...
Why Lawyers Recommend Demand Letters Before Filing a Lawsuit
Every area of civil law has its own reasons why lawyers recommend taking certain steps before ever filing a lawsuit in court.
What most people hear about is the negotiation side of things—the idea of talking it out or trying to reach a resolution before beginning the costly process...
How to Draft an Operating Agreement for a Texas LLC (SBA) and Dissolve It
Forming a limited liability company (LLC) is often one of the first legal steps entrepreneurs take when starting a business. However, filing a Certificate of Formation with the Texas Secretary of State is only part of the process. An equally important document is the operating agreement, which establishes how the LLC will...