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So You Want to Start a Business? 10 Legal Steps to Create a Successful Business Entity

Written By Lee C. Hodge and Olivia G. Lewis

Once you have a business idea, creating a business entity may seem daunting from a legal standpoint. However, setting up your business with thoughtful consideration and guidance will pay off over time, as you can structur…

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Camp Lejeune Justice Act: An Inside Look at How the PACT Act Will Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals

Written By Lynwood P. Evans

August 10, 2022, Update: The Honoring Our PACT Act was signed into law by President Biden. Read the latest here. August 2, 2022 Update:  The Honoring Our PACT Act has once again been passed by the Senate. The bill is…

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Estate Planning Considerations That Apply to Nearly Everyone

Written By Peter B. von Stein

Our attorneys field questions every day about the nuanced estate planning issues that arise due to a client's unique circumstances, but there also are many fundamental estate planning considerations that apply "across the …

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Fireworks, Hot Dogs, and Bankruptcy?

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Lance P. Martin

As the townsfolk of Lubbock, Texas readied for the annual Fourth on Broadway Independence Day fireworks show and celebration, local car dealer Reagor-Dykes wanted to be front of mind.  So as it had the previous year, …

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Be Mindful of Income Tax in Estate Planning, Particularly Basis

Written By Virginia S. Carter and Zachary F. Lamb

Avoidance of estate taxes is one consideration in estate planning.  Under current law, however, estate tax issues generally affect only the wealthiest 1% of the population, but everyone should be mindful of income ta…

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Can actions be inadvertent and intentional simultaneously? For automatic stay violations, the answer is "Yes."

Written By Lance P. Martin and Thomas C. Wolff

Creditors know that when a debtor files bankruptcy, the "automatic stay" prohibits further collection activity to give a debtor breathing room to reorganize his affairs.  If a creditor willfully violates the stay, it…

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