Palter Sims Martinez PLLC

05/08/2026

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04/13/2026

🎤 Proud moment for our team!

We’re excited to share that our partner, Kimberly Sims, will be a featured speaker at the TexasBarCLE program Handling Your First (or Next) Justice of the Peace/Municipal Court Proceeding on May 29, 2026.

Kimberly will present “Handling Your First (or Next) Eviction Case,” sharing practical guidance on navigating eviction matters in justice and municipal courts. The program offers 6.25 hours of MCLE credit (including 1.5 ethics) and will be available live in Austin, via live webcast, and later by replay.

📅 May 29, 2026
📍 Texas Law Center, Austin
💻 Live webcast available
🔁 Replay on June 30, 2026

We’re proud to see Kimberly contributing her experience to support Texas lawyers. If you’re handling justice or municipal court matters, this is a great program to attend.

Kimberly M.J. Sims to Present at TexasBarCLE: Handling Your First (or Next) Justice of the Peace/Municipal Court Proceeding Palter Sims Martinez is pleased to announce that our partner, Kimberly M.J. Sims, will be speaking at the upcoming TexasBarCLE program Handling Your First (or Next) Justice of....

09/11/2025

🚨 FTC Issues Warning Letters to Healthcare Employers Over Non-Competes

If you're a healthcare employer or staffing company—especially in Texas—this is a must-read.

The FTC has started sending warning letters to organizations using potentially unlawful non-compete agreements. Combined with Texas's new law (SB 1318) going into effect this month, employers face increased legal and regulatory scrutiny.

We break down what these warnings mean, who’s at risk, and how to update your contracts before enforcement hits.

📖 Read more on our latest blog post:
https://palterlaw.com/2025/09/11/ftc-sends-warning-shot-to-healthcare-employers-over-noncompetes-what-texas-practices-need-to-know/

06/26/2025

🚨 New Texas Law Limits Non-Competes for Dentists, Nurses, and PAs 🚨

Starting September 1, 2025, healthcare employers in Texas will face strict new limits on non-compete agreements under SB 1318. The law caps buyout amounts, restricts the geographic scope and duration of covenants, and requires clear, written terms.

This doesn’t just affect physicians—dentists, nurses, and physician assistants are now squarely in scope.

If your practice relies on non-competes to protect patient relationships or confidential information, now’s the time to revise your agreements.

🔗 Read more on the Palter Law blog:

https://palterlaw.com/2025/06/26/texas-sb-1318-significantly-restricts-non-competes-for-dentists-nurses-and-physician-assistants/

Effective September 1, 2025, healthcare employers must comply with new statutory limits on restrictive covenants for certain providers, including dentists. June 26, 2025 Senate Bill 1318, signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, will bring sweeping changes to non-compete agreements in the healthcare...

06/25/2025

🚨 Can Your Business Be Sued in Texas? Not Unless You Target Texas, Says Supreme Court

The Texas Supreme Court just clarified when companies can—and cannot—be sued here. In back-to-back rulings, the Court reaffirmed that simply doing business across the U.S. isn't enough to trigger Texas jurisdiction. Your company must intentionally target the Texas market.

We break down what this means for manufacturers, distributors, and e-commerce businesses operating nationwide—and how to protect your company from improper Texas lawsuits.

📖 Read our full blog post here: https://palterlaw.com/2025/06/25/texas-supreme-court-clarifies-limits-of-personal-jurisdiction-for-out-of-state-businesses/

06/24/2025

🚨 LEGAL UPDATE 🚨 Check out our latest blog post for the most recent news in Texas.

In June 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 38 (SB38) into law, setting the stage for significant changes to eviction procedures across the state. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, and are expected to impact both landlords and tenants in residential lease disputes. S...

06/24/2025

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal profession — but not without risks. We just published a blog post about how AI can help (and hurt) in legal practice, inspired by recent news of big firms struggling with AI’s so-called “hallucinations.”

Check it out here:

AI is changing the legal world — but it’s not without risks. This Reuters article highlights how even big firms are struggling with AI’s “hallucinations” (fake cases, wrong facts):👉 Trouble with AI hallucinations spreads to big law firms At our firm, we believe:✅ AI can help with read...

06/19/2025

Today we honor — a day that calls us to reflect on the struggles of the past, celebrate the strength and contributions of Black Americans, and recommit ourselves to the promise of liberty and justice for all. Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Juneteenth.

06/18/2025

🚀 Exciting News! Our Website Just Got a Makeover!

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve completely revamped our law firm’s website to better serve our clients and community. The new site is easier to navigate, packed with helpful information, and reflects our commitment to providing excellent legal services.

👉 We invite you to take a look: www.palterlaw.com

Whether you’re looking for legal guidance or simply want to learn more about what we do, we hope you’ll check it out and let us know what you think!

Thank you for your continued support! 🙏

Palter Law firm in Dallas, TX, specializes in general commercial litigation, landlord-tenant law, real estate litigation, and more. Contact us.

09/23/2024

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