The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides: “Nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” U.S. Const. amend. V. From this—the Takings Clause—it follows that the federal government may appropriate private property, so...
In general, the value of the US dollar decreases due to inflation. This year inflation is higher than it has been in 30 years, and it may hurt businesses that cannot pass along the higher costs. Inflation on consumer goods increased 8.3% over the last 12 months. While...
Discovery is the crucial stage in the litigation process where parties seek to obtain the evidence they need to support their positions. Since parties may generally obtain “discovery regarding any matter that is not privileged and is relevant to the subject matter of...
Investors and others who are involved in Texas commercial real estate may have heard about the disruptive potential of blockchain. For instance, blockchain may bring about the advent of the smart contract. Smart contracts tend to allow for greater transparency between...
Business owners in Texas and around the country strive for success. In some cases, this requires moving to another area or to a building with more space. As a result, it may be necessary to break an existing commercial lease. Business owners may prepare for this by...
Economic trends are showing signs of increased inflation in Houston and throughout the United States. The normal cues for inflation are occurring in different areas of the marketplace and evidenced by increased construction costs, labor shortages and rising costs of...
Most businesses in Texas, and throughout the U.S., have trade secrets, which contribute to their operation and success. Sometimes, a business’ competitors may seek to obtain this information through nefarious means in order to catch up or gain a competitive advantage...
A contract is one of the most important tools a freelance professional or business owner in Houston has at his or her disposal. Contracts form the foundation of the relationship between a business and a client. When properly written, contracts provide clarity and...
There has been an increase in mortgage and real estate scams in Texas, and throughout the U.S. While private homeowners are often the targets of these schemes, many businesses have also been taken advantage of in the commercial real estate market. In order to help...
The Jackson Law Firm secured a resounding victory for its client, an international logistics company, which was sued for breach of contract and fraud stemming from failed contractual negotiations.
