Insights into Current Legislative Session: The 87th Texas Legislature Addresses COVID-19, Landlord-Tenant Laws, Probate, Guardianships…and Dr. Pepper

The 87th Texas Legislature has been in session since January 12, 2021. Legislators who were sworn in during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic are introducing bills that cover a wide range of actions, from addressing the governor’s emergency powers during a pandemic (H.B. 3) and allowing commissioner courts to use electronic devices instead of court reporters to record court proceedings (H.B. 228), to creating a business court and a court of business appeals to hear certain business cases (H.B. 1875).

What are the Rights and Obligations of Tenants and Landlords in Bankruptcy?

by Rachael Smiley

What are the Rights and Obligations of Tenants and Landlords in Bankruptcy? by Rachael Smiley, Attorney/ShareholderTenant bankruptcy is always a risk for landlords – and that will never change. In light of the recent wave of retail closures and bankruptcies, however,...

Pandemic Drives Surge in Online Estate Planning: Know Your Options

by Carol Butrus

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused people to consider their estate planning in greater numbers. It’s no surprise, consumers are creating their wills, powers of attorney, and medical directives through a few popular legal websites because they are convenient and seem less expensive.

Flavor Chase

by FBFK

Smoking a cigar involves a certain debonaire and know-how from making a proper cut to holding it the right way to the actual puffing.

Corporate Governance During the COVID-19 Crisis: Bold Moves Early On Increase the Likelihood of Economic Recovery

by Stefani Carter

Unlike with the first round of PPP loans, which were released several months after the bill was signed into law, this week’s guidelines are welcome news to address some areas of uncertainty that occurred with Round 1.

FBFK Patent Law in Action: Mass Luminosity Granted U.S. Patent for First-Ever Streaming and Non-Streaming Media Transfers Between Devices

by FBFK

Mass Luminosity, Inc., a Dallas-based research, development and technology experiential company, today announced the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted the company U.S. Patent No. 10,893,087 entitled Streaming and Non-Streaming Media Transfers Between Devices.

FBFK LAW FIRM SECURES FORMER TEXAS LEGISLATOR, LAUDED LITIGATOR STEFANI CARTER AS NEWEST SHAREHOLDER

by Melissa Flynn, APR

Celebrating 20 years of legal expertise and excellence across Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas and the U.S., the FBFK law firm today announced former two-term Texas State House Representative and lauded commercial litigator, Stefani Carter, has joined the firm as a...

SBA Guidelines Released for the Second Round of PPP Loans: Who’s Eligible & What Can It Be Used For

by Alex Parker

Unlike with the first round of PPP loans, which were released several months after the bill was signed into law, this week’s guidelines are welcome news to address some areas of uncertainty that occurred with Round 1.

The EEOC Says Employers Can Require COVID-19 Vaccinations, Provides Additional Related Employment Law Guidance

by Mark Zeidman

As part of its ongoing employer guidance related to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy issues, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that employers can, in fact, implement mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees, with certain caveats.

Insights into Current Legislative Session: The 87th Texas Legislature Addresses COVID-19, Landlord-Tenant Laws, Probate, Guardianships…and Dr. Pepper

What are the Rights and Obligations of Tenants and Landlords in Bankruptcy?

Pandemic Drives Surge in Online Estate Planning: Know Your Options

Flavor Chase

Corporate Governance During the COVID-19 Crisis: Bold Moves Early On Increase the Likelihood of Economic Recovery

FBFK Patent Law in Action: Mass Luminosity Granted U.S. Patent for First-Ever Streaming and Non-Streaming Media Transfers Between Devices

FBFK LAW FIRM SECURES FORMER TEXAS LEGISLATOR, LAUDED LITIGATOR STEFANI CARTER AS NEWEST SHAREHOLDER

SBA Guidelines Released for the Second Round of PPP Loans: Who’s Eligible & What Can It Be Used For

The EEOC Says Employers Can Require COVID-19 Vaccinations, Provides Additional Related Employment Law Guidance

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Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC