Establishing a Prima Facie Case of Age Discrimination under TCHRA: Analysis of Mission Consolidated Independent School District v. Gloria Garcia Introduction The landmark case of Mission Consolidated...
Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Lodestar Calculation Requirements in El Apple I, Ltd. v. Myriam Olivas Introduction The Texas Supreme Court in El Apple I, Ltd., Petitioner, v. Myriam Olivas,...
Establishing Standards for Maintenance and Cure Liability in Maritime Law: Insights from Weeks Marine v. Garza Introduction The legal landscape of maritime employment is shaped by the interplay of...
Ownership of Groundwater in Place: Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Day Establishes Constitutionally Protected Rights Introduction Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Burrell Day and Joel McDaniel, 369 S.W.3d...
Strict Adherence to Affidavit of Indigence Deadlines: Morris v. Aguilar Establishes Non-Extendable Rule Introduction Morris v. Aguilar (369 S.W.3d 168, Supreme Court of Texas, 2012) addresses a...
Flexible Standing in Class Actions: Texas Supreme Court's Decision in Heckman v. Williamson County Introduction In Heckman v. Williamson County, the Texas Supreme Court addressed pivotal issues...
Revisiting Diligence Requirements in Bill of Review: Insights from Mabon Limited v. Afri-Carib Enterprises, Inc. Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in its 2012 decision Mabon Limited v....
Clarifying the Application of Casteel’s Presumed Harm Analysis in Single-Theory Jury Charges Introduction In the landmark case of Venkateswarlu Thota, M.D. and North Texas Cardiology Center v....
Establishing Mutual Restitution Requirements for DTPA Restoration Claims in Texas 1. Introduction The landmark case of Dr. Erwin Cruz v. Andrews Restoration, Inc. d/b/a Protech Services (364 S.W.3d...
Statute of Limitations and Fraudulent Concealment in Tort Claims: Analysis of ETAN Industries v. Lehmann Introduction In the landmark case of ETAN Industries, Inc. and Etan Industries, Inc., d/b/a...
Reining in Guardian Ad Litem Compensation: Ford Motor Co. v. Richard H. Garcia Introduction In Ford Motor Company v. Richard H. Garcia, 363 S.W.3d 573 (Tex. 2012), the Supreme Court of Texas...
Interpreting Mediated Settlement Agreements in Texas Family Law: Insights from Milner v. Milner Introduction Jack Edward Milner v. Vicki Ann Milner is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Enforceability of Jury Trial Waivers under At-Will Employment: Texas Supreme Court Decision Introduction The case of IN RE FRANK KENT MOTOR COmpany d/b/a Frank Kent Cadillac, 361 S.W.3d 628 (Tex....
Preservation of Affirmative Defenses: Guaranty Bank v. Lenk Introduction Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. as Receiver for Guaranty Bank v. Christa C. Lenk is a pivotal decision rendered by the Supreme...
Texas Supreme Court Establishes Public Information Accessibility as a Bar to Fraudulent Concealment in Royalty Underpayment Cases Introduction The case of Shell Oil Company; SWEPI LP d/b/a Shell...
Limitation on Recovery of Medical Expenses under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 41.0105: Haygood v. De Escabedo Introduction The case of Aaron Glenn Haygood v. Margarita Garza De...
Marsh USA Inc. v. Rex Cook: Enforceability of Noncompete Covenants Tied to Stock Options under Texas Law Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the noteworthy case of Marsh USA Inc., and Marsh &...
Interlineations in Form Insurance Policies Recognized as Intentional: Houston Exploration Co. v. Wellington Underwriting Agencies Introduction The case of The Houston Exploration Co. and Offshore...
Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Firm vs. Individual Liability in Attorney Fee Agreements Introduction In the landmark case Anglo–Dutch Petroleum International, Inc. v. Greenberg Peden, P.C. (352 S.W.3d...
Sharyland v. Alton: Expansion of Negligence Liability under the Economic Loss Rule in Texas Introduction In the landmark case of Sharyland Water Supply Corporation v. City of Alton, the Supreme Court...