Constructive Fraud Explained: What Businesses Need to Know
Fraud usually brings intentional deception to mind: someone lies about an important fact, hides the truth, or deliberately manipulates a transaction for financial gain. Constructive fraud under Texas law operates differently. A party may face liability for conduct considered fraudulent because it violates a legal or equitable duty, even without the same...
AI at Work: What Could Put Your Business at Risk? Webinar
Date: Thursday, October 1
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Sanford Holmes II, Senior Attorney at Sul Lee Law Firm, advises businesses on complex legal and risk-management matters related to operations and growth, will answer common questions about everyday AI...
What Is a Material Breach of Contract Under Texas Law?
Not every failure to comply with a business contract gives the other party the right to walk away from the agreement. Under Texas law, the seriousness of the breach matters. A minor failure may support a claim for damages while leaving the contract otherwise enforceable, but a material breach can excuse the...
What Is a Default Judgment in Texas and How Do You Respond?
Being served with a lawsuit creates deadlines that cannot safely be ignored. If a Texas business or individual fails to respond within the required time, the plaintiff may ask the court to enter a default judgment without the defendant presenting its side of the dispute.
A default judgment...
Celebrating Creativity and Community: Sul Lee Law Firm Supports The Stray Point Project
Sul Lee Law Firm is proud to support The Stray Point Project, a Carrollton-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities through art.
As part of our ongoing community engagement efforts, the firm provides monthly support to The Stray Point Project and recently welcomed new...
How to Sue for Breach of Contract in Texas
Contracts give Texas businesses a way to define expectations before money, services, property, or other valuable interests change hands. When the other party fails to honor those obligations, the consequences can extend beyond an unpaid invoice. A breach may interrupt operations, jeopardize another transaction, or leave a business absorbing costs it never...
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.