A Texas court has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act and the “Reporting Rule” implementing it. The judge stated in his ruling that the Act and the Reporting Rule are likely unconstitutional and the compliance deadline of the end of the year is stayed.

Read the full Order from the Judge

In sports, the little things are often the difference between winning and losing.

At Brick Gentry, we have extensive experience in providing legal services for professional athletes, college athletes, and universities. From contract review to drafting agreements, including those covering Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, our goal is to ensure that our clients are

I recently took a call from someone eager to buy a restaurant franchise.

They were excited, optimistic, and ready to take the plunge. The idea of owning their own business, working for themselves, and controlling their destiny had them fired up. They had done some research, run the numbers, and figured they were ready to

In an era of increasing sophistication in scams, fraudsters have found a new tactic: exploiting real business names and lawyer identities, likely scraped from Secretary of State websites or public records, to bolster their credibility. This scheme not only tarnishes reputations but also endangers unsuspecting victims who may unknowingly engage in fraudulent dealings.

I recently

A client recently asked for my thoughts on a new franchise they are considering.

When it comes to franchising, there is a unique allure to being one of the first. You imagine the chance to “get in on the ground floor,” to ride the wave of a promising new concept. But investing in a new

Exiting a failing franchise is not easy.

When a franchise struggles to deliver expected returns, franchisees often wonder if they can negotiate an exit from their ongoing obligations, especially the requirement to continue paying royalties. Franchise agreements are complex, one-sided documents that make severing ties without repercussions challenging. Many franchisees quickly discover that the

Continuing royalty payments after termination are often an overlooked financial trap in a franchise agreement.

When you sign the deal, you agree to pay franchise royalties as part of the agreement. But what most franchisees do not realize is that these payments can continue even after termination of the agreement. This leaves you financially exposed

Phishing tactics are growing, and “impersonation” is their sharpest tool.

In recent months, it seems more businesses are reporting phishing attempts targeting their operations, with bad actors posing as trusted contacts or clients. The result? Devastating losses in both data and finances. Impersonation has become the leading method because it works by exploiting human trust—attackers

Risk-taking. It is the secret sauce behind many successful young entrepreneurs.

When you are young, you have a unique advantage. You have the time to recover from mistakes. Mistakes become learning experiences, not setbacks that define your career. This mindset allows young entrepreneurs to take risks that older, more established business people might shy away

You’re busy.

Running a business means managing a million things at once, and legal paperwork often takes a backseat. But if your operating agreement is outdated, it could cost you more than you think.

First, Avoid Costly Disputes

An up-to-date LLC operating agreement keeps everyone on the same page. It outlines each owner’s roles, how