When assessing legal costs on the standard basis, the term “reasonable legal costs” refers to the costs incurred by the winning party that are both justified and proportionate in relation to the work done and the complexity of the case.
The most basic way to calculate a contingency reserve is to add a fixed percentage to the total project budget, known as the Flat Rate method. Alternatively, if different percentages are applied to unique budget line items, this would be called a Mixed Rate method to establish the reserve.
The recommended percentage for a contingency fund is between 5-10% of the total budget, but this may vary depending on project complexity and past experiences.
Unless the agreement is required to be in writing under Texas' Statute of Frauds, a verbal agreement is enforceable under Texas law.
Absolutely. Texas businesses can and should continue to protect their interests through legally compliant nonsolicitation and nondisclosure agreements. The key is ensuring that these agreements are drafted to meet legal standards for reasonableness and necessity.
In Texas, it would not violate any law to adopt a policy such as the following: "XYZ Company prohibits any activity or exchange of goods, property, or services that significantly promotes, supports, or enables any business activity of a competitor, unless such activity or exchange has been discussed and approved in ...