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FYI-if your business accepts debit cards, yesterday the Federal Reserve slashed the fees that banks can charge for debit card transactions, but did not cut them as deeply as initially expected. For the whole story, go to Scutt Law, PLLC’s twitter page at: SCUTTLAWPLLC or follow us by clicking right now on the blue and […]
Welcome to Scutt Law, PLLC’s primer on promissory notes made in Texas. First, what is a promissory note? A promissory note is a signed paper promising to pay another a certain sum of money. In order to be legitimate and acceptable as a proper promissory note, the writing MUST contain the following elements: 1. UNCONDITIONAL: […]
We are Chipotle-bound here at Scutt Law, PLLC this afternoon! We want to give a shout-out to Chipotle Mexican Grill located at 438 NW Loop 410 here in San Antonio. Scutt Law, PLLC won a free meal for four of our employees at Chipotle, compliments of their monthly business card drawing at the restaurant. What […]
Scutt Law, PLLC’s Consumer Awareness Series, Topic Number One CARCINOGENS IN YOUR CHILD’S PLAY SAND AND CALIFORNIA’S PROPOSITION 65 WARNING LABELS Scutt Law, PLLC’s CAVEAT EMPTOR (which means “buyer beware” in Latin) topic this week examines the dangers of play sand. Play sand is used in children’s sand boxes, and can be purchased at your […]
In order for a contract to be legally enforceable, there must be some sort of legitimate consideration. What is “consideration”? Consideration is a bargained-for change in legal position between the parties. Basically, two elements must be present for a valid contract to exist. First, there must be a bargained-for exchange between the parties. And second, […]
Special warranty deeds are cropping up more and more in the current real estate market. In Texas, a special warranty deed gives less protection to a home purchaser than a general warranty deed, but more protection than a quitclaim deed. Each of these types of deeds mean something very different for the buyer. A “general […]
Thinking about forming an LLC? Consider forming a Texas series LLC. Texas is one of only eight states that offers this, and it is a wonderful tool that prevents the need for the formation of multiple LLC’s. It is especially handy if you are interested in holding different types of properties. For instance, instead of […]
Scutt Law, PLLC would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! Here at Scutt Law, we have so much to be thankful for, and are looking forward to an amazing 2011. We hope that you and yours had a wonderful, safe and relaxing day!
On Veteran’s Day, Scutt Law, PLLC would like to take a moment to honor those military men and women who serve in our military, as well as the Veterans who have served for our great country. It is easy to go about our daily lives without stopping to think about the people who give their […]
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