The COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on issues that can lead to nonperformance. Businesses that thought they had solid contracts to protect their business interests found themselves dealing with sellers who failed to provide products, as promised in their...
Commercial Litigation
Lax city regulations regarding concrete plants causing concern
Businesses have many responsibilities when it comes to ensuring that they do not violate the law during their operations. Of course, many regulations can apply before a company even has a building to operate from, including those relating to environmental factors and...
Texas chicken growers take processors to court for antitrust violation
Raising chickens takes more than just time and effort. Poultry farmers also need to know some of the basics of business operations and applicable laws. Without this information, it is possible larger corporations will take advantage of farmers. In a recent case,...
Triple-net lease may be option for commercial real estate
Real estate matters are complex, and no one involved, whether buyer, seller, landlord or tenant, wants more complications than necessary. However, the parties involved typically do want to get the best deal as possible, particularly with commercial real estate...
Twitter case raises questions about defamation and social media
Social media giant Twitter is back in court, facing allegations of defamation from a United States Congressman. The Congressman, Devin Nunes of California, claims Twitter was guilty of defamation when it allowed content posted by third-party users to go live. Twitter...
Contract dispute leads to commercial litigation
There may be many companies in Texas and elsewhere who rely on other businesses to either provide or purchase products and services. The success of such an arrangement may depend on each party's ability to live up to contractual obligations. As any unexpected changes...
Texas man with real estate dispute thwarted by subject matter issue
If you have a legal dispute, you cannot simply go to any court and file a claim. There is proper protocol to follow. One primary consideration before filing a claim is jurisdiction. What is jurisdiction? The term jurisdiction essentially refers to a court’s ability to...
Uber facing commercial litigation over unfair competition
The business world is full of competition. While most entrepreneurs and seasoned business owners understand this aspect, they also expect other companies to act in fair and legal ways. Unfortunately, not all businesses carry out fair competition practices, and as a...
Trade secret theft could lead to commercial litigation
Most companies in Texas and across the country cannot function without the help of their employees. As a result, employees may need to be let in on trade secrets and other important information to help them perform their work-related duties. However, if employees...


