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This case is an important reminder that in trade secrets litigation, the specific business context is critically important and may be outcome determinative. Here, a closely held business was held to a much more lenient...more
A prior LLC Jungle post covered the Court of Appeal’s seminal opinion in the Jarvis v. Jarvis case here: Why Having “Co-Managers” for Your LLC is a Terrible Idea. In the Jarvis case, the Court of Appeal affirmed the...more
Major changes to Texas Business Organizations Code enacted during this summer’s legislative session provide unprecedented protection for management decisions and business disputes – but only if you amend your governing...more
In 2020, when we last blogged on corporate veil piercing in Tennessee, we matter-of-factly said, “[t]he law in Tennessee on ‘piercing the corporate veil’ has not substantially changed” since previous blogs. Well, that’s no...more
In a recent decision out of the Texas Business Court’s Eleventh Division—Kassam v. Dosani, Cause No. 24-BC11A-0021—the court refused to let defendants fracture a complex business dispute into smaller pieces. The result? A...more
PJT Holdings, LLC v. Costanzo, C.A. No. 2023-0665-JTL (Del. Ch. May 15, 2025) - In anticipation of launching a chain of restaurants, three restaurant operators joined an outside investor to form a four-member,...more
A well-drafted Operating Agreement is crucial for restaurant LLCs, setting clear rules for ownership, management, and dispute resolution. However, even the best agreements can become a source of conflict if not properly...more
Running a restaurant comes with financial risks, including lawsuits, creditor claims, and unforeseen business downturns. Without proper asset protection strategies, restaurant owners may expose their personal wealth and...more
A recent decision from the Texas Business Court, Reed v. Rook TX, LP, centers on a dramatic claim: Jerry Reed, who “won a $7.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot in May 2023,” alleges that “his winnings would have been $95 million...more
The Texas legislature concluded its 89th Regular Session on June 2, 2025. During the session, the energy industry paid significant attention to legislative actions impacting the power industry in the areas of grid management,...more
As a Texas LLC owner, member, or manager, you've made a strategic choice to separate your business and personal finances through a limited liability company structure. This critical legal barrier provides valuable protection,...more
One of the most important rights owned by LLC members is the right to inspect the LLC’s books and records. For an overview of LLC books and records requests, see the prior LLC Jungle post: Why LLC Managers Should Take Member...more
Continuing its tradition of bipartisan, thoughtful development of corporate laws and fostering an atmosphere supportive of responsible businesses, the Nevada Legislature has approved—and Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed—Assembly...more
Yesterday's post considered one of several matters raised on appeal in Perry v. Stuart, 2025 WL 1501935. The case involves a former member's demand for inspection of records of a California limited liability company. ...more
Administering a trust or probate estate is challenging enough—but what happens when you, as a private professional fiduciary, are tasked with managing a business interest? Whether you’re a professional trustee, conservator,...more
A recent opinion from the Business Court of Texas, Eighth Division (Fort Worth), provides a crisp reminder that an LLC’s company agreement can all but eliminate fiduciary duties among its members and managers. In Tall v....more
Texas Senate Bill 29 (SB 29), signed into law by Governor Abbott on May 14, 2025, and effective immediately, introduces substantial changes to the Texas Business Organizations Code that affect how businesses operate in the...more
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
For the last several years, I have been commenting on the judicial confounding of limited liability companies and corporations. Recently, I came across yet another egregious mergence of the corporate and LLC forms...more
Disputes among members of a limited liability company (LLC) are inevitable. Unlike casual disagreements with friends or roommates, conflicts within an LLC can have legal and financial consequences. Recognizing this reality,...more
Over the past few decades much has been written about the benefits of engaging in asset protection planning to protect one’s legacy from future unknown, unforeseen lawsuits and other third-party claims. Antidotally, those of...more
In “business divorce” litigation involving LLCs, it is common to see a disgruntled LLC member asserting claims against the LLC’s manager. Depending on the type of harm alleged, those claims might be asserted directly (by the...more
It’s been 15 years since the Second Department’s decision in Matter of 1545 Ocean Avenue, LLC, 72 AD3d 121, 2010 NY Slip Op 00688 (2d Dept Jan. 26, 2010), which established the standard for judicial dissolution of limited...more
Partnership conflicts can arise in any restaurant business, and in some cases, the only solution is expelling a partner. However, removing a business partner is a complex legal process that must be handled carefully to avoid...more
The Alabama Supreme Court issued its weekly release list on Friday, April 11. The opinions of interest to the Alabama business community include the following...more