On behalf of Cutler Smith, P.C. | Sep 11, 2020 | Firm News
Many Texas small business owners eschew creating an employee handbook. As a small business owner you may believe that a handbook is unnecessary since you have fewer than say, 15 employees. But an employee handbook, when intelligently crafted, can serve both staff and...
On behalf of Cutler Smith, P.C. | Dec 18, 2019 | Firm News
As someone in a high position in a Texas construction company, you understand the need to keep your construction projects going without interruption. Responsible contractors know that a dispute may be inevitable, which is why they include dispute resolution methods in...
On behalf of Cutler Smith, P.C. | Dec 11, 2019 | Firm News
Construction site injuries are surprisingly common in the United States. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, more than 5,147 construction workers died in workplace accidents in 2017, while thousands more were injured in non-fatal...
On behalf of Cutler Smith, P.C. | Jul 11, 2019 | Employment Law, Firm News
A well-developed employee handbook is important for employers in Dallas to have, because it is one of the most important human resources tools for a company to have. Employee handbooks are referenced in a variety of important employment situations, so knowing how to...
On behalf of Cutler Smith, P.C. | Jun 27, 2019 | Construction Law, Firm News
There are a variety of legal challenges that can come up during a construction project in Texas, which is why it is helpful for parties to a construction project to be familiar with the legal resources that may be available to help them when a construction dispute...
On behalf of Cutler Smith, P.C. | Jun 20, 2019 | Firm News
As an employer, it will likely be necessary to make employment terminations occasionally. While this is never a pleasant experience, it can be made much worse when terminations are not made with thorough thought and diligence. If you make an employment termination...
On behalf of Cutler Smith, P.C. | Jun 14, 2019 | Business Law, Firm News
Selecting the best business form for a new business is an important step in the business formation process that should not be overlooked. As a result, entrepreneurs starting up a new business should be familiar with the different business types, the significance of...
On behalf of Cutler Smith, P.C. | Jun 10, 2019 | Firm News
When a construction project goes smoothly—i.e. everything gets done and everyone gets paid on time—a construction contract isn’t usually a cause of concern. However, when things don’t go as planned, or disputes do arise, every word of the...
On behalf of Cutler Smith, P.C. | May 31, 2019 | Employment Law, Firm News
When a worker in Texas does not have paid sick leave, coming down with an illness or having a loved one in need of medical care can pose a significant problem. The employee may be unable to come to work, but without being paid the employee could find themselves in a...
On behalf of Cutler Smith, P.C. | May 16, 2019 | Construction Law, Firm News
Contracts form the backbone of many construction projects. Since many contracts will be executed before the project is even started, it is important that they are as detailed as possible. After all, what may seem like common sense to one party may be overlooked by the...
