Cookie disclaimers, cookie banners, cookie consent, or cookie notices? Is it mandatory for all websites to have privacy/ cookie notices now? If it’s not mandatory for all websites, who is required to have what type of cookie notices under which …
Subrogation Rights in Texas: When the Insurer Steps into the Shoes of the Insured to File a Lawsuit
Subrogation is when an insurer steps into the shoes of an insured to file a lawsuit, 1) allowing the insured to recover insurance proceeds after a catastrophic event while 2) allowing the insurance company to recover damages from the responsible …
Texas AG Opinion No. JS-0006: Can an Individual Hold Two Different Public Offices Simultaneously?
Texas Attorney General Opinion No. JS-0006 highlights an interesting dilemma that arises when an individual is elected to a second public office in Texas – can he or she hold two different public offices simultaneously? The answer, as with most …
What is Anticipatory Breach or Anticipatory Repudiation?
Anticipatory breach, or anticipatory repudiation, is when it becomes clear that one party to a contract will be unwilling or unable to complete their obligations under the contract before the performance is due. What should you do when the other …
Third-Party Labs Do Not Owe a Duty of Care to Their Customers’ Employees in Texas – Houston Area Safety Council v. Mendez
On June 23, 2023, the Texas Supreme Court held, in Houston Area Safety Council v. Mendez, that third-party laboratories do not owe a common-law duty of care to their customers’ employees for inaccurate drug tests that result in unfair job …
Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh: The Supreme Court Didn’t Break the Internet After All…
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh this month – two closely watched cases where the plaintiffs filed suit against social media companies, asking the courts to hold them liable for terrorist attacks carried out …
Mergers and Acquisitions in Texas – How Your M&A Attorney Can Help
The Houston, Texas, mergers and acquisitions attorneys at Murray Lobb have decades of experience helping Texas corporations grow and expand their operations. In this article, we will discuss how a mergers and acquisitions attorney can provide detailed, thorough advice on …
Received a Cease-and-Desist Letter in Texas? What’s Next?
We’ve written about how to send a cease-and-desist letter, but what should you do if have received a cease-and-desist letter? The answer depends on the circumstances, including whether the claims in the letter are valid and enforceable, but you should …
Texas Estate Planning: What are Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives?
General powers of attorney, durable powers of attorney, limited powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, and advance directives are important tools that you can use as part of your estate plan, end-of-life planning, or to accomplish specific goals when …
Texas Employers: Do You Need an Employee Handbook?
Does your business really need an employee handbook? For most employers, the answer is yes. You should (1) have an employee handbook and (2) review and revise your employee handbook regularly to ensure that it complies with state and federal …