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Supreme Court of Texas Washes Out the “Anadarko Washout”

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The so called “Anadarko Washout” involves a washout of oil and gas leases on undivided working interests owned by non-operating mineral cotenants. This particular species of lease washouts is based on two recent cases from...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Texas Supreme Court Reverses Liability Finding Against Franchisor

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A recent Texas Supreme Court decision fully overturned a jury’s finding that a franchisor was liable for the criminal actions of a franchisee’s employee. This decision underscores the importance of a franchisor having clearly...more

Winstead PC

Texas Supreme Court To Review Whether A Corporate Trust’s Shareholder Has Standing To Sue On Behalf Of The Trust

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The Supreme Court granted oral argument in In re UMTH Gen. Servs., L.P., 2023 WL 8291829 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2023), wherein a real estate investment trust entered into an advisory agreement with an entity and gave it authority...more

Butler Snow LLP

Countdown to Business Courts and Other Key Changes Affecting Business Litigation in Texas

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Texas is known as a business-friendly state. With every biennial session, the Texas Legislature passes laws affecting our courts and commercial disputes. This post discusses changes from the most recent regular session that...more

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A Business Court in Texas: What It Means for Litigants, Attorneys, and Commercial Law

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After years of stalled attempts, Texas will soon be the thirtieth state to establish a specialized business court specifically designed to hear complex commercial cases. House Bill 19, recently approved by the Texas...more

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