California’s SB 253 requires many large companies “doing business” in California with $1+ billion in annual revenues to publicly disclose Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions beginning in 2026. The law is designed to standardize corporate climate reporting and will be enforced by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This article […]
In Dallas, Texas, a non-compete is enforceable only if it’s ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and reasonable in time, geographic area, and scope under Texas Business & Commerce Code § 15.50. When an employee joins a competitor, enforcement usually turns on quick evidence preservation and a fast request for injunctive relief in Dallas County
A Texas law firm operating budget typically allocates 40–55% to payroll/benefits, 8–15% to occupancy, and 3–7% to technology, with targets adjusted by practice type and billing model. In Texas markets like Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, rent rates, court travel, and staffing expectations can materially change these ratios. This guide provides a line-by-line operating
In Harris County truck-crash cases, key electronic evidence like ELD logs and “black box” (ECM) data can be overwritten in as little as days to weeks if you don’t act fast. Texas spoliation law and federal motor-carrier rules make early preservation and targeted subpoenas essential. This article explains how attorneys can identify, preserve, obtain, and
A well-drafted Texas Master Services Agreement (MSA) can cut scope-creep disputes by locking work into written Statements of Work and clarifying ownership of deliverables and SaaS IP. Texas SaaS companies commonly face friction over “extra” implementation tasks and who owns configurations, integrations, and data. This article explains the Texas-specific clauses, drafting tactics, and sample language
California has effectively banned employee non-compete agreements for decades, and SB 699 (effective Jan. 1, 2024) and AB 1076 (effective Jan. 1, 2024) further tighten enforcement and employer exposure. These new laws expand remedies, reinforce extraterritorial reach, and create new notice obligations for employers with California employees. This article explains how to draft enforceable California
A Delaware SAFE round can usually be completed without SEC registration by relying on Regulation D (most often Rule 506(b) or 506(c)) and documenting a clean “private offering” process. Delaware startups frequently use SAFEs to raise pre-seed capital, but loose solicitation, sloppy investor onboarding, or tax missteps can create avoidable exposure. This article outlines a
California courts can exclude an AI deepfake video unless the proponent authenticates it under Evidence Code § 1401, and the judge finds it is what they claim it is. In criminal cases, deepfakes raise acute risks of misidentification, fabrication, and unfair prejudice, especially when presented as “caught on video” proof. This article explains how California
A Texas-governed SaaS Master Services Agreement (MSA) for AI customer-support tools should cover at least 12 core issues—data rights, security, uptime, and AI risk allocation among them. Because these platforms process personal data and business confidential information at scale, small drafting gaps can create outsized liability. This article explains a 2026-ready Texas-law drafting framework, including
Texas courts generally enforce a sales-employee non-compete only if it is ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and “reasonable” in time, geography, and scope under Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50. In 2026, the fastest path to enforcement is usually a targeted temporary restraining order (TRO) followed by a temporary injunction, supported by clean
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