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These days you don’t just need an attorney. You need a Shield.
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Ryan LLC Convinces Texas Federal Court to Preliminarily Halt FTC’s Controversial Rule on Non-Competes as to Parties and Intervenors Before the Court
Less than two months after the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its final rule banning Non-Compete agreements[1] (the “Non-Compete Rule”), a federal district court in Dallas, Texas has entered a
Proper Presentment of a Claim for Attorney’s Fees: The Key to Obtaining or Defeating an Award
Complex commercial litigation is time consuming, risky, and resource draining. Attorney’s fees are a significant factor in determining whether to pursue a claim. Legal strategy and case management decisions often…
The Modern-Day Family Office: Personal Investment versus Trade or Business
With the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), deductions for miscellaneous itemized expenses under Section 212 have been suspended for tax years 2018 through 2025. This change
Texas Attorney General Announces Crack Down On Data Brokers Who Failed To Register
Consistent with a press release issued on June 4, 2024, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton continues to demonstrate his intent to protect the privacy rights of Texas consumers. On this
Texas Business Court Shaping Up With Judicial Appointments
Governor Greg Abbott has announced ten judicial appointments to oversee the first five divisions of the Texas Business Court created last year. Business Court judges are required to have ten
Celebrating National Volunteer Month 2024
At Communities Foundation of Texas, volunteerism is at the heart of our work with businesses — bringing together individuals and teams across every sector who share a commitment to serving
Shields Legal’s Founder is also an Author
Jim Shields, successful attorney, entrepreneur, and founder, is now an author. Jim’s book, “Wealth that Lasts: 10 Principles of Legacy Wealth”, shares the wisdom he has gained from the experiences,
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
Q. What is the TDPSA? The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), Chapter 541 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, is a data privacy consumer protection law signed into
Texas Attorney General’s Office Prepares To Double Down On Enforcement Of Texans’ Privacy Rights
On June 4, 2024, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launching of a data privacy and security initiative for the purpose of protecting the privacy rights of Texans and
The FTC Rule on Non-Competes – the Saga Moves to the Courthouse
Background On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted to adopt a rule (the “FTC Rule”) that, as a matter of federal law, bans “non-compete” contract clauses as
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