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Employer requirements are in a constant state of change that can make complying with the law a difficult task. Keeping up with recent rules and regulations from the Department of Labor is paramount for business owners to stay compliant. This past month the President...

We hear about data breaches almost on a daily basis.  It is imperative that businesses be aware of any new scams or sources of data breaches that may be perpetrated against them.  It is tax season 2016 and several companies have already been targeted by an email...

Once again, Mark Murrah was quoted in the media. This time, Mr. Murrah was quoted with regards to how Houston continues to boom with development. Regardless that other major cities are not thriving, Houston continues to move ahead. You can read the entire article...

Mark Murrah will be speaking at RealShare HOUSTON on March 29th when the area’s leaders gather to discuss: Capital Markets: Critical Insights.   Filed Under: Legal Matters you MUST enable javascript to be able to comment

The modern legal landscape has changed dramatically since I became a lawyer nearly 20 years ago. Some changes have been obvious, like the impact of the Internet, while other changes are more subtle, like the impact of the Great Recession on how legal services are...

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court quietly issued an important ruling which promises to have a long-lasting and deep impact on the residential housing industry. In Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project, the high court...

As the Texas Legislature ramps up another session, my thoughts turn to hoping the politicians don’t add more burden to business owners trying to make an honest living. I’m reminded of one of my favorite stories of a politician who finally “got it.” I’ll leave to...

With a birthday coming up this spring (a birthday north of 40), my attention starts to turn to the annual tune-up at the doctor’s office. After an embarrassing wait in a drafty “robe” and being intimately checked out by my doctor, I get the usual news: lose 20 pounds,...

The following is a true story with the names changed to protect the innocent. I was once introduced to a prospective client who owned an environmental services company; he cleaned out tank cars. Serious work. When I asked him what kind of entity his company was, he...

Negotiations concerning your business can be stressful and overwhelming. Many people are under the misconception that anything goes in negotiations, as long as it achieves the desired result. Bluffing, or bending the truth, has been a common tactic of many business...