Winning a lawsuit in another state can feel like crossing a finish line, but for many businesses, it is only the halfway point to justice. A judgment from New York or Delaware has little practical value if the losing party’s assets are located in Houston or elsewhere...
Business Disputes
The Metadata War: Why your e-discovery policy matters in litigation
When civil litigation is filed in Houston, cases are usually won or lost long before trial, often during the e-discovery phase. Many business owners assume that discovery is about producing emails and documents, but today’s disputes are increasingly fought over...
Using declaratory judgments to resolve disputes
Potentially actionable business disputes often begin as a result of threats, demand letters, stalled negotiations or competing interpretations of contracts and rights. In such situations, waiting to be sued is not always the most prudent move. Sometimes, the best...
What makes lawsuits so expensive for businesses
Litigation is one of the biggest financial risks for you as a business owner, because the costs often stretch far beyond what you expect. Even when you think you have accounted for everything, there are several other factors that quickly drive the total higher than...
The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act: A Guide for Business Owners
Governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), into law June 22, 2025. The law aims to address the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and protect citizens from potential harms. Business owners in the area...
What you owe your business partnership: Understanding fiduciary duties after a recent legal decision
When two or more people join to run a business, a key part of making these partnerships successful is making sure each person’s duties are clear. This helps partners trust each other and stay accountable. However, a recent Texas Supreme Court decision shows that this...
Did my business partner break our contract?
If you have to ask a question regarding whether parties to a contract breached the terms in some way, then it is likely that they did. Most of the time, investigations show some type of breach. There are many ways in which someone could violate a contract that you...
3 ways for banks and other companies to limit lender liability
Lenders have to protect themselves from financial exposure when issuing mortgages and other sizable loans. They typically integrate protective terms into their mortgage notes to protect the company in the event of defaults and other issues that may arise during the...
Steps to take to resolve a business dispute
Business disputes are costly most of the time. They can waste the time of several highly paid employees, they can diminish employee morale and they can result in costly litigation. They can also cause the reputation of the business in question to plummet. This is why...
Does your business partnership have an exit strategy?
Establishing a business partnership can provide many benefits, such as expanding a company’s market, splitting ownership, expanding experience and increasing business opportunities. Any business partnership is established with a partnership agreement. This agreement...