Most verbal agreements are legally binding in Texas. A handshake can be legally binding in Texas if the agreement is otherwise a valid contract. However, certain agreements must be in writing by law before they become binding. Texas’s verbal agreement law comes from Texas common law, the Uniform Commercial Code, and other Texas state statutes. Suppose your neighbor offers...
Continue ReadingTo recover against a defendant for a claim of breach of fiduciary duty, you must prove all the following by a preponderance of the evidence: What follows is a brief discussion of how Texas courts analyze each element of a fiduciary duty breach. Element #1: Fiduciary Duty In Texas, establishing the breach of fiduciary duty elements is contingent upon...
Continue ReadingA breach of contract claim is the heart of almost all business litigation. The basic breach of contract elements require you to prove: If you relied on someone to do something they contracted to do and that person failed to do so, you may have a breach of contract claim. The Four Breach of Contract Elements The complaining party...
Continue ReadingAre you a whistleblower in the state of Texas? Get your questions answered by an attorney ASAP. Call an experienced Dallas whistleblower lawyer at 214-361-6740 or contact us online with your questions today. If you are a public employee in Texas and you discover that your employer has violated state, local, or federal law, you may be wondering what...
Continue ReadingThe Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act (TUTSA) serves the purpose of defining trade secrets and providing guidelines and remedies to businesses whose trade secrets are exposed. If you and your business need help understanding the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act and protecting your trade secret information, contact the attorneys at The Hunnicutt Law Group today. What Is a Trade...
Continue ReadingIf you are suffering shareholder oppression in Texas because the majority shareholders in your company are treating you and other minority shareholders unfairly, contact The Hunnicutt Law Group today by calling (214) 361-6740. Owning and operating a closely held corporation can become contentious when you don’t have equal shares and an equal say. When a few owners have a...
Continue ReadingScholarship Winner Update Congratulations to Hannah Blair for winning the Hunnicutt Law Group Scholarship! We wish you the best of luck at Arizona State University. Hunnicutt Law Group is proud to represent the best interest of our clients in legal situations but also in life. We are dedicated to providing knowledgeable legal counsel that makes our clients’ lives easier,...
Continue ReadingDealing with a breach of fiduciary duty dispute? Get your questions answered by an attorney ASAP. Call 214-361-6740 or contact us online with your questions. Ethical and legal responsibilities are the cornerstones of fiduciary duty. Texas judicial systems place severe responsibility on those with the title of fiduciary. If someone has or may allege that you have breached a...
Continue ReadingDealing with a breach of contract dispute? Get your questions answered by an attorney ASAP. Call 214-361-6740. When you are counting on someone to do something they are legally obligated to do and they fail to execute, you may have a claim for breach of contract. There are consequences when someone does not uphold their end of the bargain....
Continue ReadingIf you are wondering whether an employer suing an employee is an option, know that the answer is yes. While the opportunities for suing an employee aren’t as numerous, there are multiple scenarios in which an employer can seek legal recourse against an employee. Call our experienced business lawyers at The Hunnicutt Law Group today: (214) 361-6740 What are an...
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