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...
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...