Denton Texas Legal Blog
Legal action involving franchisees
Business owners know that many different things can go wrong, from problems which involve current (or former) staff members to disagreements involving business partners, customers and even competitors. In fact, disputes which involve franchisees may also surface, and...
read moreWhat are exclusions in a nondisclosure agreement?
Texas businesses use nondisclosure agreements to protect their trade secrets from being discovered and used by competitors. Employees who sign these agreements are obligated to keep certain company information confidential for a period of time. However, a...
read moreWhen someone contacts you about leasing your mineral rights
As a landowner who has recently been contacted about leasing the mineral rights to your property, you may be excited about signing the contract and enjoying the profits. At Kelsey, Kelsey & Hickey, PLLC, we often work with property owners who want to enter into...
read moreFacts about adult guardianships in Texas
It is easy to take for granted the ability to manage day-to-day activities. With the effects of aging, though, many people begin to have trouble keeping up. There may be important tasks that they are no longer able to take care of due to mental or physical health...
read moreWhat are the licensing requirements for real estate agents?
There are many professions that require a license from the state. Typically, licensing is important to help regulate an industry and ensure only qualified individuals work in certain fields. One field requiring licensing in Texas is real estate. If you want to be an...
read moreCould eminent domain change in Texas?
While you generally have the right to be safe in your own home and on your own property, there is one concept that could take that property right out from under you. Eminent domain is a legal right for the government or an approved entity to take your land for fair...
read moreContracts need a keen eye, especially the breach section
A contract is a vital piece of business. Whether the deal you strike has to do with purchasing a piece of property or hashing out the details of a merger with a competitor, the terms and conditions of this document can make or break any deal in Texas. The attention to...
read moreAre mineral and surface rights separate?
When you live in Texas, the big American dream might be to strike oil. When it comes to land ownership, there are two categories. You can be a surface owner and a mineral owner. By default, when you purchase land, you generally purchase the surface and mineral rights....
read moreWhat is the difference between surface and mineral rights?
If you wish to take advantage of fertile land and possibly make some money off the oil flowing underneath it, then you need to understand the difference between surface and mineral rights. You very well could have both, but if you just have surface rights, your dreams...
read moreWill an oil well damage your land?
You may be eager to sign the lease with the oil and gas operator so drilling can begin on your Texas property. However, before you sign anything, you should consider adding one or more clauses within the lease to address surface damage. MineralWeb.com explains a few...
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