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Understanding the Difference between Representation and Warranty in Contracts

In contract law, the terms “representation” and “warranty” are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion about their meanings and legal implications. This article aims to clarify the distinction between the two concepts and provide a legal overview of warranties in contracts. Black’s Law Dictionary defines “warranty” as “an express or implied promise by one of …

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Protecting Your Property with a Right of First Refusal in Your Texas Estate Plan

As a property owner in Texas, you want to ensure that your assets are protected and passed on to your loved ones according to your wishes. One way to accomplish this is by including a right of first refusal in your estate plan. What is a right of first refusal and why include it in …

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Caring for Your Home When Your Co-Owner is an Absentee

Some of our clients find themselves in the unfortunate position of co-owning their home with someone who, due to absence, inability, or both, does not contribute to the upkeep of the home. Perhaps the client’s former spouse failed to comply with a divorce decree and moved out without deeding their half ownership of the marital …

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Proposed Federal Trade Commission Non-Compete Ban

Our firm frequently receives requests from individuals in varied fields to review non-compete agreements their employers have presented them.  We have previous blog posts about the enforceability of general non-compete agreements and the specific requirements for physician non-compete agreements. Soon, however, non-competes may become a thing of the past. On January 5 of this year, …

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What is Considered a Valid Property Description in a Texas Deed?

Not all real estate deeds are created equally. Formatting can vary from attorney to attorney, or even from individual to individual if you decide to draft the deed yourself. Generally speaking, a valid Texas deed must include all of the following: the names of the grantor and grantee involved in the transaction, their intent to …

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