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A Texas Workplace Death at SpaceX
This unfortunate event highlights several rights Texas employees often do not understand: Arbitration and Workers’ Compensation A recent workplace death at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas is a tragic reminder that employees and their families often do not know what rights may be affected by onboarding documents, arbitration agreements, and workers’ compensation elections. For…
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Ahora puede ser el momento de hacerse ciudadano estadounidense
La incertidumbre migratoria está aumentando. La naturalización puede brindar protección, estabilidad y tranquilidad. Para muchos residentes permanentes legales, hacerse ciudadano estadounidense es algo que planean hacer “algún día”. Pero en el ambiente migratorio actual, esperar puede traer más riesgo de lo que muchas personas imaginan. El gobierno federal recientemente ha tomado posiciones agresivas sobre temas…
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Reversed and remanded
Big Dan Law is proud to share a recent appellate win in the Thirteenth Court of Appeals in Oneida Duberney v. Cameron County District Clerk, Cause No. 13-24-00501-CV. On April 2, 2026, the court reversed the trial court’s summary judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings. This appeal arose from an employment case involving…
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The Art of the Consult
The Art of the Legal Consultation A legal consultation is often misunderstood. Many people think of it as a quick meeting, a formality, or a preliminary step before “real” legal work begins. In reality, the consultation is the real work. It is where legal strategy is formed, rights are identified, risks are uncovered, and mistakes…
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HR Compliance Is Not Just for Large Corporations
Employment Law Obligations for Small Businesses in Texas. Many small business owners operate under the mistaken belief that human resources and employment law compliance are concerns reserved for large corporations. In reality, Texas small businesses are frequently subject to the same federal and state employment laws as much larger employers, often without realizing it until…
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Mechanic’s Liens and Constitutional Liens in Texas: Protecting Your Right to Get Paid
In Texas, one of the biggest challenges for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers is getting paid on time — or at all. You do the work, provide the materials, and suddenly the excuses start. That’s where mechanic’s liens and constitutional liens come in — powerful tools that help you secure payment for the labor and materials…
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Big Dan: Su Defensor Legal en Casos de Lesiones Personales
Si usted ha sufrido un accidente de auto o una lesión en el trabajo, probablemente ya sabe lo difícil que puede ser encontrar un buen abogado. Muchas personas firman rápido con el primer bufete que les ofrecen, pero esa decisión puede costarles miles de dólares. La realidad es que no todos los bufetes ponen primero…
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Why You Need a Legal Advocate Like Big Dan in Your Personal Injury Case
Why You Need a Legal Advocate Like Big Dan in Your Personal Injury Case If you’ve been injured in a car accident or workplace injury, you already know the process can feel overwhelming. Most people quickly sign with the first law firm they meet, but that can be a costly mistake. The truth is, not…
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REPORTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF OTHERS
You Don’t Have to Be the Target: Reporting Sexual Harassment of Others in Texas Sexual harassment in the workplace is not just illegal—it’s corrosive, humiliating, and, unfortunately, still far too common. While many people believe they must be the direct target of sexual harassment to speak up or have standing under the law, Texas law…
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Avoiding Unemployment Benefit Charges
Why Employers Must Terminate with Care When an employee is terminated for just cause, many employers assume they won’t be held liable for unemployment benefits. But in reality, the burden often falls on the employer to prove misconduct — and when that proof is lacking or improperly documented, the employer ends up footing the bill.…
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