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Texas Legislature Expands Business Court Role in Intellectual Property Matters with Passage of HB 40

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The 2025 biennial session of the Texas Legislature brought changes to the Texas Business Court that was created in 2023. With the passage of House Bill 40 (HB 40), the legislature expanded the Business Court’s jurisdiction to...more

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New Texas Legislation Means More Corporate Cases Will Be Resolved in Specialized Texas Business Courts

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The Texas Legislature has refined the structure and jurisdiction of the Texas Business Court through amendments signed by Governor Abbott on June 21, 2025. The changes aim to broaden the court’s authority, streamline complex...more

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Oklahoma Legislature Creates Two New Specialty Courts

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Oklahoma has now joined many other states creating specialty business courts to handle complex business litigation. Senate Bill 632 creates two new specialized business courts, which will be located in Oklahoma County and...more

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Texas Expands Jurisdiction of Texas Business Courts

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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

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Texas Governor Signs HB 40, Expanding Jurisdiction of the Texas Business Court - Delaware Court System Faces Increased Industry...

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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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House Bill 40 Relating to the Texas Business Court Passes the Texas Senate

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Last week, the Texas Senate passed House Bill 40 (“HB 40”), pushing the legislation’s changes to Texas’s new Business Court one step closer to enactment. With no anticipated obstacles, Governor Abbott is expected to sign HB...more

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