A business partnership is often compared to a marriage because of its foundation of trust and collaboration. When it fails, the process of separating can be as complex and emotionally charged as a divorce. In Texas, business partners facing irreconcilable differences...
Business Disputes
Key legal steps to take after a commercial lease breach
A commercial lease breach can threaten income and strain a working relationship. Addressing the violation early may limit those effects and prevent the dispute from escalating. If you own a commercial property or are renting a business space, your response can shape...
Protecting your business during a Texas corporate transition
Big company changes like mergers, acquisitions or new leadership can put your business at risk. During these times, it is easier to lose your trade secrets and other competitive advantages. For Texas employers, it is important to enforce noncompete agreements and...
Collecting on a foreign win: Enforcing out-of-state judgments
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...
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...