Enforceability of Non-Compete Covenants in At-Will Employment: Sheshunoff Management Services v. Johnson and Strunk Associates Introduction The case of Sheshunoff Management Services, L.P. v. Kenneth...
Overruling Zuniga: Clarifying Factual Sufficiency in Texas Criminal Appeals Introduction In the landmark case of Delair WATSON, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas (204 S.W.3d 404, 2006), the Court of...
Recognition of En Banc Motions as Rehearing Motions and Affirmation of Emergency Immunity under the Texas Tort Claims Act: CITY OF SAN ANTONIO v. HARTMAN Introduction In the landmark decision of CITY...
Texas Supreme Court Upholds Mold Exclusion in Homeowners Insurance Policy Introduction In the landmark case of Richard Fiess and Stephanie FIESS v. STATE FARM LLOYDS, 202 S.W.3d 744 (Tex. 2006), the...
Reata Construction v. City of Dallas: Defining Scope of Governmental Immunity in Affirmative Claims Introduction Reata Construction Corporation initiated a legal dispute against the City of Dallas,...
Jurisdiction Over Interlocutory Appeals and Arbitration Clause Clarity: Insights from In re D. Wilson Construction Co. et al. v. Browns Introduction The case of In re D. Wilson Construction Company,...
Sovereign Immunity Reinforced: Tooke v. City of Mexia Establishes Clear Standards Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the landmark case Judy Tooke and E.v. City of Mexia (197 S.W.3d 325,...
Reaffirmation of the Eight-Corners Rule in Determining Insurer’s Duty to Defend GuideOne Elite Insurance Company v. Fielder Road Baptist Church Supreme Court of Texas, 197 S.W.3d 305 (2006)...
Supreme Court of Texas Reinforces Control Standard in Vicarious Liability for Independent Contractors Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas issued a decisive ruling in Fifth Club, Inc. and Da v....
Texas Supreme Court Limits Employer Liability for Employees’ Off-Duty Conduct Introduction In the landmark case of Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. v. David Ianni (2006), the Supreme Court of Texas...
Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in Tortious Interference Claims Affirmed by Texas Supreme Court Introduction The case of In re VESTA INSURANCE GROUP, INC., et al. (192 S.W.3d 759) presents a...
Recreational Use Statute Enhances Premises Liability Standards Without Restoring Sovereign Immunity Introduction In the landmark case of The STATE of Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department...
Reinforcing Expert Testimony Standards in Product Liability: Cooper Tire Rubber Company v. Oscar Mendez Introduction Cooper Tire Rubber Company v. Oscar Mendez, Jr., 204 S.W.3d 797 (Tex. 2006), is a...
Continuing Obligations under Oil and Gas Operating Agreements After Assignment: Insights from Seagull Energy EP, Inc. v. Eland Energy, Inc. (207 S.W.3d 342) Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas,...
Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements in Third-Party Beneficiary Context: IN RE PALM HARBOR HOMES, Inc. 1. Introduction In the landmark case of IN RE PALM HARBOR HOMES, Inc., the Supreme Court of...
Implied Notice under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 306a: In re The Lynd Company Introduction In re The Lynd Company, 195 S.W.3d 682 (Tex. 2006), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Clarifying Appellate Jurisdiction in Ancillary Probate Proceedings: Maria Cristina Brittingham-Sada DE AYALA v. Ke Introduction The case of Maria Cristina Brittingham-Sada DE AYALA v. Kevin Michael...
Upholding the Corporate Veil: Shareholders Not Personally Liable in Contract and Fiduciary Duty Claims – WILLIS v. DONNELLY Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the landmark case of Michael T....
Imposition of Sanctions on Attorneys for Discovery Abuse: American Flood Research, Inc. v. Harry Jones Introduction The case of American Flood Research, Inc. v. Harry Jones (192 S.W.3d 581, Supreme...
Negligent Entrustment and Harmless Error: Comprehensive Analysis of Brent J. Shupe v. Lingafelter Introduction The case Brent J. Shupe and JCJ Trucking, and Midwest Coast Transport D/B/A MCT v. John...