Texas Supreme Court Upholds Unqualified Right to Withhold Consent in Oil and Gas Farmout Agreements Introduction In Barrow-Shaver Resources Company v. Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 590 S.W.3d 471 (Tex....
Remand of Conservatorship Issues in Parental Rights Termination: In the Interest of F.E.N. Introduction The case of In the Interest of F.E.N., Child (579 S.W.3d 74) adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Payment of Appraisal Award Limits Breach of Contract and Bad Faith Claims But Not Prompt Payment Claims Introduction The case of Oscar Ortiz v. State Farm Lloyds (589 S.W.3d 127) presents significant...
Subjective Awareness Standard Established for Actual Notice Under Texas Tort Claims Act Introduction In the landmark case of Joy Worsdale v. The City of Killeen, decided by the Supreme Court of Texas...
Interpretation of TEX. BUS. & COM. CODE § 54.004: Timing Standards and Attorney's Fees Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas rendered a pivotal decision in the case of JCB, Incorporated, d/b/a...
Substantial Truth and Protected Opinion in Media Defamation: Scripps NP Operating v. Terry Carter Introduction In the landmark case of Scripps NP Operating, LLC v. Terry Carter (573 S.W.3d 781), the...
Enforceability of Pretrial Stipulations: Insights from Pathfinder Oil & Gas v. Great Western Drilling Introduction The case of Pathfinder Oil & Gas, Inc. and Cathlind Energy, LLC v. Great Western...
Reining in Regulatory Overreach: Texas Supreme Court Limits Medical Board's Disciplinary Authority Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas addressed a critical issue concerning the scope of the Texas...
Texas Supreme Court Mandates Comprehensive Appellate Review in Parental Rights Termination Cases Introduction In the Interest of N.G., a Child (No. 18-0508), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Texas...
Governmental Immunity and Ultra Vires Claims: Insights from Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District v. State of Texas Introduction The case of Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District, Et...
Media Defamation Protections Affirmed under the Texas Citizens Participation Act in Dallas Morning News v. Halls Introduction Dallas Morning News, Inc. and Kevin Krause v. Lewis Hall and Richard Hall...
Specific and Time-Bound Waivers of Statutes of Limitations Upholding Public Policy: Insights from Gerald Godoy v. Wells Fargo Bank Introduction The case of Gerald Godoy v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (575...
Mandatory Motion for Rehearing under Texas APA and Due Process Violation by Agency Misrepresentation Introduction The case of Patricia Mosley v. Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Texas...
Application of Chapter 95 in Negligent Hiring Claims: Endeavor Energy Resources v. Cuevas Introduction The case of Endeavor Energy Resources, L.P. v. Evelyn Cuevas et al. addresses the applicability...
Tenant’s Right to Terminate Commercial Lease Confirmed; Courts Strengthen Requirements for Attorney’s Fee Awards Introduction In the landmark case of Rohrmoos Venture, Eric Langford, Dan Basso, and...
Sanctions Limitation on Merits-Preclusive Requests: Analysis of Christopher Medina v. Jennifer Zuniga Introduction In Christopher Medina v. Jennifer L. Zuniga, the Supreme Court of Texas addressed...
Texas Supreme Court Establishes Civil Conspiracy's Statute of Limitations Must Align with Underlying Torts Introduction In the landmark case of Agar Corporation, Inc. v. Electro Circuits...
Specific Performance Waived Under Local Government Contract Claims Act Introduction The case of Hays Street Bridge Restoration Group v. City of San Antonio (570 S.W.3d 697) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Enforcement of Limitation-of-Liability Clauses in Fraud Claims: Bombardier Aerospace Corp. v. SPEP Aircraft Holdings Introduction Bombardier Aerospace Corporation v. SPEP Aircraft Holdings, LLC is a...
Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Expert Testimony and Proximate Cause in Medical Malpractice: Windrum v. Kareh Introduction In the landmark case of Tracy Windrum v. Victor Kareh, M.D., the...