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Third-Party Beneficiary Rights Under Texas Nonprofit Corporation Charter

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On June 27, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court rendered a 32-page opinion in the case of Southern Methodist Univer. v. South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church, No. 23-0703, __ S.W.3d __ (Tex. June...more

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

You Come at the LLC Manager, You Best Not Miss

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In a popular TV series (The Wire), a well-known quote is: “You come at the king, you best not miss.” The idea is that if you’re taking the risk of attacking someone at the top, you better not miss your shot....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

All’s Well That Ends Well for Keepwell Providers?

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No loss to issuers puts note trustees in the spotlight. The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) has overturned the Court of Appeal’s order that Peking University Founder Group Company Limited (PUFG), as the keepwell...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Share Transfer Tripwire: Some Hidden Risks in Deed of Adherence Clauses

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Certain provisions commonly found in joint venture and shareholder documentation for early-stage and investment companies are so ubiquitous that they are often accepted without negotiation or full consideration of their wider...more

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Texas Business Court Upholds Fiduciary Duty Waivers and Clarifies Limits on Partnership Agreement Provisions

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Only six months into a complicated partnership dispute, the Business Court of Texas, 1st Division, issued a thorough summary judgment opinion and order in the case of Primexx Energy Opportunity Fund, LP v. Primexx Energy...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

New York Top Court’s Advice to Prospective Investors in Delaware LLCs: Pay Close Attention to Controller’s Power to Amend LLC...

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Opinions by the Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court, construing the state’s LLC Law enacted 30 years ago are almost but not quite as rare as hen’s teeth. The great majority of important rulings under the statute...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

A Corporate “One Man Band” Might be a Lonely Road, but the Company is Not Always a Puppet

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Matthew Bagley worked for a claims adjustment firm in Louisiana as its claims manager for nearly three years before resigning to, allegedly, improperly compete against his former employer, M.D. Claims Group. In M.D. Claims...more

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Appointing a Receiver to Safeguard Against LLC Shenanigans

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A prior post — A Receiver For Your LLC? — covered the basics of court-appointed receivers acting on behalf of an LLC. It is always worth keeping in mind that a receiver appointed to handle the affairs of an LLC is a “general...more

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Texas Business Court Could Make Litigation Faster, More Efficient

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Texas’ new business court, which the state hopes will make complex litigation more efficient, opens in less than four months. And while there’s still uncertainty about how the court will operate, its structure and the Texas...more

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