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July 4, 2018

Contract Interpretation

I have a dispute about the meaning of a written agreement. How might a court in Texas go about resolving such a dispute?

July 4, 2018

Contract Interpretation

I have a dispute about the meaning of a written agreement. How might a court in Texas go about resolving such a dispute?

July 4, 2018

Access to opponent's computers

If I were involved in a lawsuit in Texas, could I get access to my opponent’s computer’s hard drive?

July 4, 2018

Limitations periods for trademark infringement

I own a business in Texas, and two years ago I discovered that someone else was using my trademark. Is it too late for me to take legal action in Texas?

July 4, 2018

Access to opponent's computers

If I were involved in a lawsuit in Texas, could I get access to my opponent’s computer’s hard drive?

July 4, 2018

Statute of limitations for claims under the Copyright Act

What is the limitations period for claims under the Copyright Act?

June 25, 2018

Texas court Jurisdiction over non-residents: phone calls and money transfers

I live in California, and I have a friend who lives in Texas that wired a large amount of money to me. Someone sued my friend in Texas claiming that the money did not belong to her. Recently, I learned that I too have been sued by this same person in Texas. I have never traveled to Texas, nor have I lived or worked in Texas. I do not own property in Texas. I did, however, have numerous phone calls with my Texas friend. Can I get out of this Texas lawsuit?

June 25, 2018

Texas court Jurisdiction over non-residents: phone calls and money transfers

I live in California, and I have a friend who lives in Texas that wired a large amount of money to me. Someone sued my friend in Texas claiming that the money did not belong to her. Recently, I learned that I too have been sued by this same person in Texas. I have never traveled to Texas, nor have I lived or worked in Texas. I do not own property in Texas. I did, however, have numerous phone calls with my Texas friend. Can I get out of this Texas lawsuit?

April 3, 2016

When are attorney’s fees recoverable as part of a lawsuit

When are attorney’s fees recoverable as part of a lawsuit?

March 29, 2016

Quantum Meruit

If my company provided goods or services to another company, but we did not have a contract, does my company have a claim for getting paid?

March 17, 2016

Unilateral Mistake: An Equitable Exception to Contract Enforcement

Can I get out of a contract that I entered into by mistake?

March 14, 2016

Specific performance as a remedy for breach of contract

Can one sue to make another party perform a contract that it has breached?

March 11, 2016

Recovery of Lost Profits for a New Business

Can a new business that does not have an established track record recover lost profits as part of a breach of contract claim?

February 4, 2016

Contract Damages: Lost Profits

If someone breached our contract, can I seek recovery of lost profits?

January 27, 2016

Shareholder Oppression

Does Texas recognize a common law cause of action for minority shareholder oppression?

September 24, 2015

Read Before Signing: You Should Not Rely Upon What the Other Side Tells You a Document Says

Under Texas law, if I have a written contract with someone, they tell me what the terms are, and later I find out that what I was told differs from the written terms, are the written terms enforceable?

September 23, 2015

Time Limitations for Filing Claims Against a Partner in a Texas General Partnership

If I have a claim against a Texas general partnership and one of its partners, is the time period in which I must file suit (i.e., the limitations period) the same for both?

August 17, 2015

Expert Reports Required for Malpractice Claims Against Professional Engineers

Is an expert’s report necessary before one can sue a professional engineer for malpractice?

August 16, 2015

The Economic Loss Rule

What is the Economic Loss Rule?

May 29, 2015

Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act and Recovery of Attorney’s Fees

May attorneys’ fees be recovered on a claim that trade secrets were stolen?

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