Unified Standards for Legal Sufficiency Appellate Review Established by Texas Supreme Court in CITY OF KELLER v. WILSON Introduction In the landmark case The City of Keller v. John W. Wilson, Grace...
Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Clear Boundaries on Equipment Lease Purchase Options in Frost National Bank v. L F Distributors, Ltd. Introduction The case of Frost National Bank v. L F...
Supreme Court of Texas Reinforces Limits on Personal Jurisdiction: Michiana Easy Livin' Country, Inc. v. Holten Introduction In the landmark case of Michiana Easy Livin' Country, Inc., d/b/a Michiana...
Finality of Bankruptcy Confirmation Orders in Texas: Browning v. Prostok Introduction The case of Peter C. Browning, et al. v. Jeff P. Prostok, et al. (165 S.W.3d 336, Supreme Court of Texas, 2005)...
Tennessee as the Home State Under UCCJEA in Russell Powell v. Honorable Judge Earl Stover, III Introduction Russell Powell v. Honorable Judge Earl Stover, III is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...
Supreme Court of Texas Confirms Mandatory Legislative Continuance Unless Substantial Existing Right Exists: In re Ford Motor Company Introduction The case of In re Ford Motor Company, Relator,...
Reaffirming Standards for Malicious Credentialing in Texas: Romero v. KPH Consolidation, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Dolores Romero, et al. v. KPH Consolidation, Inc., the Supreme Court...
Taxation of Salt Dome Caverns: Texas Supreme Court Upholds Separate Appraisal Introduction The case of Matagorda County Appraisal District v. Coastal Liquids Partners, L.P. (165 S.W.3d 329)...
KBR Non-Signatory Arbitration Obligations: Texas Supreme Court Establishes Direct Benefits Estoppel Limitations Introduction The In re KELLOGG BROWN ROOT, Inc. (KBR) decision by the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Civil Commitment under Texas' Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators Act Introduction In the landmark case In re COMMITMENT OF Michael Fisher (164 S.W.3d 637), decided by the...
Clarifying Notice and Non-Consent Penalties in Oil and Gas Operating Agreements: Valence Operating Company v. Elmagene W. Dorsett Introduction In the landmark case of Valence Operating Company v....
Curing Capacity Defects in Survival Actions through Relation-Back: Texas Supreme Court in Austin Nursing Center v. Lovato Introduction The case of Austin Nursing Center, Inc. v. Pauline Wilson Lovato...
Granting a Motion for New Trial Does Not Affect Appellate Deadlines: Supreme Court of Texas in WILKINS v. METHODIST HEALTH Care System Introduction In Robinetta Wilkins v. The Methodist Health Care...
Waiver of Conflict of Interest in Legal Representation: Analysis of In re CERBERUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. et al. Introduction In re CERBERUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P., Cerberus Partners, L.P.,...
Reaffirming the Boundaries of Civil Conspiracy in Negligence Cases Introduction The case of Chon TRI a/k/a Hien Dinh Nguyen and Theravada Buddhist Corporation v. J.T.T. and M.T. adjudicated by the...
Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Provider Agreements: Insights from In re AdvancePCS Health L.P. Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the case of In re AdvancePCS Health L.P.,...
Strict Adherence to Appellate Deadlines in Parental Rights Termination Cases: An Analysis of In the Interest of K.A.F. Introduction The case of In the Interest of K.A.F., 160 S.W.3d 923 (Tex. 2005),...
Supreme Court of Texas Clarifies Proximate Cause in Tenant-on-Tenant Assaults: Front Royale Apartments Case Introduction The case of Western Investments, Inc., Front Royale Apartments, Western...
Geodyne v. Newton: Defining the Boundaries of Quitclaim Deeds Under the Texas Securities Act Introduction The Supreme Court of Texas, in the landmark case Geodyne Energy Income Production Partnership...
Legal Standards for Parental Rights Termination: Analysis of In the Interest of J.L., a Child Introduction In the Interest of J.L., a Child, 163 S.W.3d 79, is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...