Business Law | Silberman Law Firm, PLLC - Part 5

Stark Law in Texas

Named after Congressman Pete Stark, the Stark Law amended the Social Security Act to limit a referring physician’s ability to refer Medicare and Medicaid patients in ways that benefit the physician. Also known as a self-referral law, it was enacted to fight healthcare fraud and abuse by decreasing the opportunity for a physician to receive […]

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Licensing Intellectual Property in Texas

Historically, the United States has placed high value on protecting a person’s original work, going all the way back to when George Washington signed into law the Copyright Act of 1790. The first work registered under the copyright law was a spelling book written by John Barry. Today, Intellectual Property takes many forms, such as […]

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Corporate Dissolution in Texas

Just as there are good reasons and specific procedures for creating a corporation in Texas, there are good reasons and specific procedures for dissolving corporations as well. Whether it’s due to retirement, a falling out with business partners, or financial issues, corporate dissolution is sometimes the best option. However, failing to follow state requirements to […]

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Corporate Reorganization in Texas

When business owners create a corporation, they try to anticipate for future growth. Despite those efforts, however, the corporation may need to reorganize in order to increase profits, client base, efficiency, and/or funding. The goal of reorganizing is to lay a stronger foundation for future success. Generally, reorganization only happens when businesses encounter serious issues, […]

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Civil Conspiracy in Texas

Texas courts acknowledge that two or more people may conspire against another and, in the process, cause damage to that person. If someone can prove that he or she has suffered damages as a result of others’ collusion, that person may file a lawsuit on the basis of civil conspiracy. Elements of Civil Conspiracy In […]

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New Regulations for Food Delivery Services in Texas

When the pandemic hit, more people than ever before turned to third-party food delivery services as restaurants closed and people hesitated to go out. Services such as DoorDash and GrubHub quickly found business booming. However, restaurants and customers began to complain about some of their practices. In response to these complaints, a new Texas bill, […]

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Assumed Names in Texas

For any number of reasons, an individual or corporation may do business under an assumed name, also known as a DBA (Doing Business As). According to SOSDirect, “By filing an assumed name certificate, you are notifying the public that a particular business entity intends to conduct business under a name other than its legal name. […]

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Business Disparagement in Texas

Texas law offers recourse if someone knowingly and falsely spreads information which causes harm. The focus of that false information, however, determines whether the false information is classified as defamation or business disparagement. While each can be damaging to a reputation, business disparagement differs from defamation in a critical way. Defamation occurs if an individual’s […]

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Franchise Agreements in Texas

A successful business may want to increase growth through franchising. This type of expansion has some real advantages, especially in Texas where economic activity has outpaced most other states in the last several years. Ideally, the franchise business model is a symbiotic relationship in which everyone benefits. In a franchise relationship, the franchisor allows the […]

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