This 17th Edition of Texas Small-Firm Practice Tools brings you expanded coverage of the laws and procedures
governing a broad range of practice specialties. The highlights include new and updated text on issues related to:
Civil Litigation
Tips to avoid liability and develop cultural competence at your law firm Attorney responsibilities re: trust accounts Statute of limitations and service of process on defendant who spends considerable time out of state during thelimitations period
Spoliation of social media evidence New Form: Trust Account Ledger New Form: Most Frequent Appellate Mistakes [10 mistakes] New Form: Supersedeas Checklist [7 steps] Updated Form: State Courts (re: new 15th court of appeals and statewide business courts in 2024)Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Practices
Notice of judgment must advise individual debtors of rights re: seizure of property Updated form: Writ of Garnishment, reflecting revisions mandated by Texas Supreme Court Updated form: Order on Motion for Appointment of Receiver New form: Seizure Exemption Claim FormEmployer-Employee Relations
Jurisdiction/venue of judicial review of administrative decisions re: workers' comp. benefits Vicarious liability for negligence arising during employee's travel to/from work Disparate treatment: Whether excessive weight qualifies as disabilityOrganizing and Operating a Small Business
Disclosures required under Corporate Transparency Act Nonprofit organizations: statutory prerequisites for charitable organization exemptionMarriage Dissolution
Burden of proof on a claim for equitable reimbursementEstate Planning and Administration
Creation of a dynasty trust Availability of costs/fees in action to determine validity of durable power of attorney New Form: Creditor's Guide in Independent Administration New Form: Creditor's Guide in Dependent Administration Revised Form: Order Admitting the Will to Probate as a Muniment of Title Revised Form: Proof of Death and Other Facts—Muniment of TitleAND MORE!
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