Year: 2025

​​Texas has adopted a significant change that affects how non-compete agreements work across the healthcare field. With the passage of Senate Bill 1318 (SB 1318), the rules governing physician non-competes became stricter. For the first time, similar protections now apply to other healthcare professionals, including dentists, nurses, and physician assistants. This new law impacts how…

​​Small employers will see penalty reductions from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) when they act quickly to correct hazards or have a clean inspection background. Effective July 2025, these changes allow companies with 25 employees or fewer to see benefits from maintaining a dedicated safety program that aligns with OSHA regulations. Below, the…

​​Texas has recently taken a significant step in reshaping how companies can govern themselves. With the passage of SB 29, the Texas Business Organizations Code now permits certain business entities to expand, restrict, or eliminate fiduciary duties owed by managers, members, officers, and other key decision-makers. For many companies, particularly LLCs and limited partnerships, this…

​​It takes significant effort and drive to run a business, and a company’s financial instability can threaten its future. When a business is struggling to keep up with its expenses, debts, and other financial obligations, swift action is necessary. Companies have a few options they can consider to regain a solid footing before considering bankruptcy….

​​Addressing a petition from the Port Arthur Community Action Network (PACAN) to examine a decision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a recent TCEQ determination. The case involved whether a proposed natural gas plant would be held to a Best Available Control Technology (BACT) standard based…