Exclusive Statutory Remedy for Workplace Sexual Harassment: Insights from Waffle House, Inc. v. Cathie Williams Introduction Waffle House, Inc. v. Cathie Williams is a landmark decision by the...
Res Judicata Affirmed Following Voidable Dismissal with Prejudice After Nonsuit: Travelers Insurance Co. v. Joachim Introduction Travelers Insurance Company v. Joachim is a pivotal case adjudicated...
Texas Supreme Court Validates Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in Employment Agreements: IN RE ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE, Inc. Introduction The case IN RE ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE, INC. and George Portillo,...
Equitable Forfeiture of Contractual Consideration in Breach of Fiduciary Duty Introduction The case of ERI Consulting Engineers, Inc. and Larry G. Snodgrass v. J. Mark Swinnea et al. (318 S.W.3d 867)...
Commissioner's Consent Not Required for Venue in Travis County Under Texas Education Code § 21.307 Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the case of Presidio Independent School District v....
Enforcement of Forum-Selection Clauses in International Distribution Agreements: Insights from In re Lisa Laser USA, Inc. Introduction The case of In re Lisa Laser USA, Inc. and Lisa Laser Products,...
Limits on Heirship Claims by Non-Marital Children: Discovery Rule Not Applicable – Texas Supreme Court Decision Introduction In the case of Frost National Bank v. Ann M. Fernandez (315 S.W.3d 494),...
Del Lago Partners v. Smith: Defining Premises Liability in Hostile Altercations Among Intoxicated Patrons Introduction In the landmark case of Del Lago Partners, Inc. and Del Lago Partners, L.P.,...
Enforcement of Forum-Selection Clauses: A Comprehensive Analysis of In re LAIBE CORPORATION Introduction The case of In re LAIBE CORPORATION, Relator. (307 S.W.3d 314) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Texas Supreme Court Establishes TCHRA's Two-Year Filing Period as Non-Jurisdictional and Affirms Application of Statutory Tolling in Intentional Misfiling Introduction In the landmark decision, In re...
Appealability of Vacated Arbitration Awards Under the Texas General Arbitration Act Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in East Texas Salt Water Disposal Company, Inc. v. Richard Leon Werline...
Admissibility of Immigration Status as Impeachment Evidence and the Reliability of Expert Testimony: TXI Transportation Co. v. Hughes Introduction In the landmark case of TXI Transportation Company...
Specific Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Manufacturers Targeting Texas Market Through Distributors: Spir Star AG v. Louis Kimich Introduction Spir Star AG v. Louis Kimich, 310 S.W.3d 868 (Tex....
Affirmation of Conviction in HARTSFIELD v. STATE: Implications for DNA Evidence and Extraneous Offense Admissions Introduction The case of Darnell Hartsfield v. The State of Texas (305 S.W.3d 859)...
Federal Preemption of State Tort Claims in Railroad Crossing Cases: Union Pacific Railroad Co. v. Limmer Introduction In Missouri Pacific Railroad Company d/b/a Union Pacific Railroad Company v....
Supreme Court of Texas Revises Sanctions Criteria in Unifund CCR Partners v. Villa Introduction In the landmark case of Unifund CCR Partners v. Javier Villa, the Supreme Court of Texas addressed...
Personal Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Defendants: Insights from Kelly v. General Interior Construction, Inc. Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the landmark case Kelly and Hofstatter v....
Limitations on Correction Deeds in Foreclosure Conveyances: Myrad Properties, Inc. v. Lasalle Bank Introduction The case Myrad Properties, Inc. v. Lasalle Bank National Association, adjudicated by...
Known-Falsity Exclusion Extended to Corporate Vice-Principals: Insights from Chrysler Insurance Co. v. Greenspoint Dodge of Houston, Inc. Introduction Chrysler Insurance Co. v. Greenspoint Dodge of...
Whirlpool Corporation v. Margarita Camacho: Reevaluation of Expert Testimony in Design Defect Liability Introduction Whirlpool Corporation v. Margarita Camacho is a significant judgment rendered by...