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In Texas, effluent (treated sewage water) is usually disposed of one of two ways: it is either spread out over the ground in what is referred to as land application or it is discharged into a stream or creek. Senate Bill 1796 intends to make the latter illegal in the...
Commercial real estate is a large, important industry, and according to a recent analysis, it is especially important in the state of Texas. At a national level, commercial real estate development and construction made up $861 billion of the gross domestic product in...
Previously, we began looking at the importance of trade secret protections, and the various remedies Texas courts may take to enforce these protections. At the federal level, the Defend Trade Secrets Act provides similar protections.The Defend Trade Secrets Act...
For businesses, projecting proprietary information is an important task for remaining competitive in the marketplace. This is particularly important for businesses in competitive industries. There are a variety of ways to protect valuable business information, but one...
In our last post, we began to look at the University of Texas’ decision to purchase a tract of land in Houston, and some of the criticism of that decision. As we noted, the University chose to acquire the land before knowing exactly how it would put the tract to...
Due diligence is an important task in the commercial real estate industry. When a business or developer is looking to purchase property for an intended purpose, it is critical that due diligence is done to ensure that the property is suitable for that purpose and that...
Previously, we began discussing some of the basic principles of water rights in Texas, with respect to both surface water and groundwater. As we noted last time, water rights can be purchased, sold and leased, and this can occur in various ways according to different...
Entrepreneurs starting their own business must raise capital to make their dream a reality. There are a number of avenues available to help provide these funds, and it is wise to have a basic understanding of all your options before taking out a business loan. Are...
Water rights can be an important consideration in the purchase and sale of both residential and commercial real estate. This is especially true for development projects for which surface water or groundwater ownership is an integral element. Knowing how to navigate...
In our last post, we began looking at the potential usefulness of buy-sell agreements in business succession planning. As we noted, the terms of a buy-sell agreement can vary depending on various factors. Here, we’ll look at several common ways of structuring...