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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

For Embattled Bich Family, “Full Membership” Requires Admittance Without Precondition

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We’ve recently written on a number of disputes arising out of posthumous transfers of corporate ownership interests, particularly where the transfer documents in question (often times, an estate planning device, e.g., a will...more

Clark Hill PLC

California Supreme Court strengthens forum selection clause enforcement

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The California Supreme Court’s July 21 decision in EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court resolves a longstanding uncertainty around enforcement of forum selection clauses under California law, holding that the absence of jury...more

Freeman Law

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

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Capital Call Cancelled: A Fairness Defense to the Majority’s Mandatory Capital Call

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There is perhaps no provision in an LLC operating agreement more susceptible to abuse than one allowing those in control of the LLC to make mandatory capital calls. For one, that authority often comes with very few...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

House Bill 40 Approved by the Texas Legislature—Expanding Business Court Jurisdiction and Operations

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As an update to Vinson & Elkins’ prior coverage of House Bill 40 (“H.B. 40”)—new legislation that expands the jurisdiction and operations of the recently opened Texas business courts—both houses of the Texas Legislature...more

Nossaman LLP

Corporate Divorce – Preventing and Managing the Break-Up of a Business Partnership

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In this episode, Kimberly Kamkar is joined by corporate law partners Patrick Richard, Anna Tang and Doug Schwartz to explore the complexities of business "break-ups." They discuss essential practices for future planning, the...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

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

Morris James LLP

Chancery Says Litigation Privilege No Shield Against LLC Interest Repurchase

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Seva Holdings Inc. v. Octo Platform Equity Holdings, LLC, C.A. No. 2022-0437-PWR (Del. Ch. Aug. 29, 2024) - In deciding limited cross motions for summary judgment, the Court of Chancery held that the absolute litigation...more

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