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Lori Arakaki

Changes in Corporate Governance Under SB 29: What In-House Counsel Should Know

On May 14, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 29 (SB 29) into law. The bill, which became effective immediately, overhauls the Texas Business Organizations Code (TBOC) to provide greater certainty in… more

Board of Directors, Business Entities, Business Judgment Rule, Corporate Counsel, Corporate Governance

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Fatima Aslam

The Sun Has Finally Set on NAFTA: Investor-State Arbitration Under the USMCA

On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) took effect, replacing the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The USMCA provides a three-year sunset period for investors to submit arbitration… more

Cross-Border Transactions, NAFTA, Trade Relations, United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), US Trade Policies

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Jennifer Cordell

SCOTX Ruling Confirms Individual Liability for Corporate Owners Who Commit Torts

In Texas, as most other states, it is long settled that corporate agents are personally liable for their own tortious or fraudulent conduct—even if the conduct was done in their capacity as a corporate agent. Section 21.223 of… more

Breach of Contract, Breach of Duty, Business Litigation, Compensation, Contract Terms

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Persis Dean

HB 40 Has Been Signed: Key Takeaways for Corporate Legal Teams

On June 20, 2025, Governor Abbott signed House Bill 40 (HB 40) into law, which, among other things, expands the jurisdiction of the recently created Texas Business Court. HB 40’s changes to the Business Court include: (1)… more

Arbitration Agreements, Business Court, Commercial Litigation, Contract Disputes, Corporate Counsel

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Adam Dinnell

Federal Officer Removal: A Primer for Government Contractors

When a business is served with a state court action, the first reaction is often to consider whether the action can be removed to federal court based on diversity. But for businesses doing work for the federal government (e.g… more

Breach of Contract, Business Litigation, Contract Disputes, Federal Contractors, Government Agencies

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Dave Finkel

Changes in Corporate Governance Under SB 29: What In-House Counsel Should Know

On May 14, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 29 (SB 29) into law. The bill, which became effective immediately, overhauls the Texas Business Organizations Code (TBOC) to provide greater certainty in… more

Board of Directors, Business Entities, Business Judgment Rule, Corporate Counsel, Corporate Governance

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Adam Greiner

HB 40 Has Been Signed: Key Takeaways for Corporate Legal Teams

On June 20, 2025, Governor Abbott signed House Bill 40 (HB 40) into law, which, among other things, expands the jurisdiction of the recently created Texas Business Court. HB 40’s changes to the Business Court include: (1)… more

Arbitration Agreements, Business Court, Commercial Litigation, Contract Disputes, Corporate Counsel

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Andrew Hicks

Four Years of McGirt: Reviewing Changes in Tax, Energy, and Criminal Law

Four years on from the Supreme Court’s monumental decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, the results have been a mixed bag for all parties involved. In our previous McGirt update, we detailed potential tax and regulatory implications… more

Criminal Prosecution, Department of the Interior, McGirt v Oklahoma, Popular, SCOTUS

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Matthew Hilley

Federal Officer Removal: A Primer for Government Contractors

When a business is served with a state court action, the first reaction is often to consider whether the action can be removed to federal court based on diversity. But for businesses doing work for the federal government (e.g… more

Breach of Contract, Business Litigation, Contract Disputes, Federal Contractors, Government Agencies

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Fraser Holmes

The FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes: What Businesses Need to Know

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final Rule (16 CFR Part 910) that bans non-compete clauses for most workers as unfair competition under federal law, specifically Section 5 of the FTC Act (15… more

Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, FTC Act

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Logan Johnson

States and Industry Groups Sue to Block BOEM’s Tougher Financial Assurance Requirements for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations

The U.S. Department of the Interior has long wrestled with how to manage the risk associated with the costly decommissioning of offshore oil wells in federal waters. In recent years, the Department has released, revised, and… more

BOEM, Decommissioned Facilities, Department of the Interior, Investment, Offshore Drilling

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Liz Pursley

States and Industry Groups Sue to Block BOEM’s Tougher Financial Assurance Requirements for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations

The U.S. Department of the Interior has long wrestled with how to manage the risk associated with the costly decommissioning of offshore oil wells in federal waters. In recent years, the Department has released, revised, and… more

BOEM, Decommissioned Facilities, Department of the Interior, Investment, Offshore Drilling

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Katherine Ring

Tracking Trump’s First 100 Days: Key Energy Decisions That Could Drive Litigation

Since taking office on January 20, President Donald Trump has used his executive authority to make an unprecedented number of major policy changes. This includes dramatic shifts in the legal and regulatory landscapes, signaling… more

Chevron Deference, Clean Energy, Energy Policy, Fossil Fuel, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

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Thomas Sekula

Tracking Trump’s First 100 Days: Key Energy Decisions That Could Drive Litigation

Since taking office on January 20, President Donald Trump has used his executive authority to make an unprecedented number of major policy changes. This includes dramatic shifts in the legal and regulatory landscapes, signaling… more

Chevron Deference, Clean Energy, Energy Policy, Fossil Fuel, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

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Gabe Slater

With the SEC’s New Climate Disclosure Rules on Pause, What Should Registrants Expect?

On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to adopt final rules requiring registrants to disclose climate-related information in their registration statements and period reports (the Rules), two… more

Climate Change, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Disclosure Requirements, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)

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Marc S. Tabolsky

HB 40 Has Been Signed: Key Takeaways for Corporate Legal Teams

On June 20, 2025, Governor Abbott signed House Bill 40 (HB 40) into law, which, among other things, expands the jurisdiction of the recently created Texas Business Court. HB 40’s changes to the Business Court include: (1)… more

Arbitration Agreements, Business Court, Commercial Litigation, Contract Disputes, Corporate Counsel

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Brandon Winchester

The FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes: What Businesses Need to Know

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final Rule (16 CFR Part 910) that bans non-compete clauses for most workers as unfair competition under federal law, specifically Section 5 of the FTC Act (15… more

Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, FTC Act

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Varant Yegparian

How to Develop a Successful Trade Secret Litigation Strategy: 7 Best Practices for In-House Counsel

In today’s competitive business environment, trade secrets have emerged as some of an organization’s most prized assets. They are the hidden formulas, proprietary processes, and specialized know-how that give companies their… more

Confidential Information, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property Protection, Litigation Strategies

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