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Texas is aggressively positioning itself as the nation’s trial capital for “bet-the-company” business disputes. On September 1, 2025, the recently created Texas business courts will begin welcoming trade secret and...more
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On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 40 (HB 40), a piece of legislation that expands the Texas Business Court’s jurisdiction and streamlines procedures to expedite commercial disputes....more
On the final day of the 89th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 40 (HB 40) to expand the jurisdictional and operational framework of the Texas Business Court. The Bill has since been signed by...more
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