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How to Choose Between an Llc and S-corp in Texas for a Two-owner Consulting Business (2026 Tax Rules)
Business Formation and Structure

How to Choose Between an LLC and S-Corp in Texas for a Two-Owner Consulting Business (2026 Tax Rules)

July 4, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
For most two-owner Texas consulting firms, an LLC taxed as an S corporation can reduce self-employment taxes when each owner’s W-2 “reasonable salary” is set correctly. Texas imposes no state personal income tax, so the decision hinges on federal payroll taxes, admin burden, and liability/governance. This article compares LLC vs. S-corp paths under 2026 federal […]
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How to Form an Llc in Miami, Florida: Steps, Filing Fees, and Common Mistakes to Avoid
Business Formation

How to Form an LLC in Miami, Florida: Steps, Filing Fees, and Common Mistakes to Avoid

July 4, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Forming a Florida LLC in Miami typically costs $125 in state filing fees ($100 Articles of Organization + $25 registered agent designation). Miami entrepreneurs choose LLCs for liability protection and flexible taxation while operating in a fast-moving local market. This guide covers step-by-step formation, Miami-specific considerations, timelines, and the most common mistakes that cause delays […]
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How to Draft a Delaware Llc Operating Agreement That Protects Founders During a Future Investor Dilution Round
Business & Corporate Law

How to Draft a Delaware LLC Operating Agreement That Protects Founders During a Future Investor Dilution Round

July 4, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A Delaware LLC operating agreement can pre-wire anti-dilution protections, preemptive rights, and manager consent rules to preserve founder control in the next priced round. Delaware’s contract-first LLC statute gives founders unusually broad flexibility to allocate voting, economics, and fiduciary duties by agreement. This article explains the key clauses, investor-facing pitfalls, and drafting examples that help […]
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How to Protect Your Law Firm Brand on Tiktok: Trademark, Advertising, and Client Confidentiality Risks Explained
Brand Building on Social Media

How to Protect Your Law Firm Brand on TikTok: Trademark, Advertising, and Client Confidentiality Risks Explained

July 4, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
TikTok’s rules intersect with at least 3 major legal risk zones for law firms: trademarks/brand use, attorney advertising ethics, and client confidentiality. Because TikTok content spreads fast and is frequently remixed, small missteps can become public disciplinary or reputational issues. This article explains how to protect your law firm brand on TikTok with practical trademark, […]
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How to Draft and Enforce Smart Contract Arbitration Clauses Under New York Law for Blockchain Transactions
Blockchain Technology and Transactions

How to Draft and Enforce Smart Contract Arbitration Clauses Under New York Law for Blockchain Transactions

July 4, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
New York courts generally enforce arbitration agreements—including those formed electronically—when there is clear mutual assent and a workable procedure for selecting arbitrators and administering the case. That makes New York law a practical anchor for arbitration clauses embedded in smart contracts governing blockchain transactions. This article explains how to draft, implement, and enforce smart contract […]
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How to Respond to a Texas State Bar Grievance Without Violating Attorney-client Confidentiality
Attorney Ethics & Discipline

How to Respond to a Texas State Bar Grievance Without Violating Attorney-Client Confidentiality

July 4, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Texas attorneys may disclose confidential client information only to the extent “reasonably necessary” to respond to a State Bar of Texas grievance. Most grievances can be answered with a targeted timeline, documents already shared with the client, and redacted communications. This article explains Texas Rule 1.05, the “self-defense” exception, what to file (and not file), […]
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How to Get a Dangerous Dog Designation Removed in Los Angeles County Explained
Animal Law

How to Get a Dangerous Dog Designation Removed in Los Angeles County Explained

July 4, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A dangerous dog designation in Los Angeles County can often be removed or reduced by winning an administrative appeal and proving the statutory factors were not met or conditions have changed. These cases typically arise after a bite, “menacing” incident, or repeated complaints investigated by Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) […]
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How to Beat a Domestic Assault Charge in Harris County, Texas: Defenses, Evidence, and What to Expect in Court
Assault

How to Beat a Domestic Assault Charge in Harris County, Texas: Defenses, Evidence, and What to Expect in Court

July 4, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A domestic assault charge in Harris County can sometimes be beaten by showing lawful self-defense, lack of evidence, or that the State cannot prove the “family/household/dating” relationship beyond a reasonable doubt. In Houston-area courts, these cases often turn on 911 audio, body-cam footage, medical records, and witness credibility—especially when there are no independent witnesses. This […]
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How to Draft a Texas Noncompete Agreement That Holds Up Under the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act (2026)
Business & Entrepreneurship

How to Draft a Texas Noncompete Agreement That Holds Up Under the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act (2026)

July 4, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Texas noncompete agreements are enforceable only if they satisfy the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act, including being “ancillary to or part of” an otherwise enforceable agreement and containing reasonable limits on time, geography, and scope. Because courts can reform (but may also limit fee recovery), careful drafting matters as much as enforceability. This article […]
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How to Draft an Enforceable Non-compete Agreement in Texas for a Sales Employee (2026 Update)
Business Contracts

How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement in Texas for a Sales Employee (2026 Update)

July 4, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A Texas non-compete for a sales employee is enforceable only if it’s ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and contains reasonable limits on time, geography, and scope under Texas Business & Commerce Code § 15.50. Because sales roles involve customer relationships and pricing intelligence, Texas courts scrutinize whether the restrictions match the employee’s actual territory […]
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How to Structure a California Llc Operating Agreement for a 3-founder Startup to Avoid Deadlock and Forced Dissolution
Business/Corporate Law

How to Structure a California LLC Operating Agreement for a 3-Founder Startup to Avoid Deadlock and Forced Dissolution

July 4, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A 3-founder California LLC can reduce deadlock risk by requiring a written Operating Agreement and using at least 5 structural tools—manager-managed governance, tie-breakers, buy-sell rights, reserved matters, and dissolution limits. In California, poorly drafted voting and exit provisions can trigger paralysis and even judicial dissolution fights. This article explains how to structure a founder-friendly Operating […]
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