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Have you ever heard someone say that a particular term in a contract is so outrageous, unfair, one sided, or ridiculous that it cannot possibly be enforceable? If you are signing a contract as a consumer, that may very well be true as there are several laws out there for the express purpose of protecting the consumer.  However, if you are signing the contract as a business, for the most part the courts presume that you are a “big boy,” know what you’re signing (even if you don’t or in fac …

Texas just experienced one of the worst arctic weather events in its history. Governor Abbott issued a statewide disaster which triggers the provisions of TBCC 58.  If you are considering offering disaster repair services to those affected, here’s a friendly reminder of the additional contracting requirements needed for disaster repair that falls under the TBCC 58 rules.  A contractor offering remediation services: (a) cannot request an upfront or interim payment that exceeds the …