The Law Firm Hitting Businesses With Thousands of Disability Suits
Here’s what happened: The Wall Street Journal takes a look at the surge in lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with some law firms specifically targeting small businesses for website accessibility violations. Dig into the details: Enacted in 1990, the ADA prevents discrimination against individuals with disabilities, and includes online activities. Importantly, it […]
Introducing Texas’s Fifteenth Court of Appeals
What’s happening: Expanding the specialization of our court system, the new Fifteenth Court of Appeals—which also begins operating in September—will handle appeals from the specialized business court as well as those involving the state or state agencies, including constitutional and administrative issues. ICYMI: Gov. Abbott has appointed Scott A. Brister, Scott K. Field and April […]
Texas Triples U.S. Job Growth Rate In April
What happened: Texas grew jobs at three times the national rate in April, adding 42,600 jobs. The Lone Star State also leads the nation in jobs added over the last 12 months. We’re the gold standard: Chief Executive magazine’s annual survey of C-suite leaders ranked Texas the Best State for Business for a record-breaking 20th […]
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2024 Economic Development Week In Texas
Here’s what happened: Last week was Economic Development Week in Texas. We’re kind of a HUGE deal: Gov. Abbott and the Legislature have continued to prioritize low taxes, smart regulations, a fair legal system and strong workforce to keep Texas’ economic engine running on all cylinders. Texas is home to more Fortune 500 companies than […]
Texas Ranked Best State for Business for 20th Straight Year
Here’s what happened: Texas was named Best State for Business for a record-breaking 20th consecutive year in Chief Executive magazine’s annual survey of C-suite leaders. In a league of our own: A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas recently found Texas was the top state for business relocations from 2010 to 2019, attracting […]
Florida, Texas rank as top destinations for relocating businesses
Here’s what happened: Between 2010 and 2019, over 25,000 businesses relocated to Texas from other states, adding more than 281,000 jobs—more than any other state—according to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. We’re kind of a big deal: Texas recently won Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup for a record-breaking 12th year in […]
Lawsuit risks are on the rise for businesses. These companies are bearing the brunt of the costs.
Here’s what happened: A study from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce revealed the liability cost of lawsuits against businesses in 2021 reached $347 billion, with small businesses disproportionately bearing nearly half of that cost ($160 billion) despite making up just 20% of total revenue. In their own words: “The U.S. lawsuit system is disproportionately stacked […]