Wal-Mart v. Sturges: Establishing the Independent Wrongfulness Standard in Tortious Interference with Prospective Business Relations Introduction In the landmark decision of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., et...
Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Dominant Jurisdiction in Redistricting Litigation Based on Ripeness Doctrine Introduction The case of Rick Perry, in his official capacity as Governor of the State...
Market-Value Royalty Obligations Affirmed in Tomas Chapa YZAGUIRRE v. KCS RESOURCES, Inc. Introduction The case of Tomas Chapa Yzaguirre, et al. v. KCS Resources, Inc., adjudicated by the Supreme...
Standing to Challenge Executive Orders: Analysis of Brown v. Todd Introduction The case of Hon. Lee P. Brown, Mayor and the City of Houston, Petitioners v. Rob Todd, Respondent, decided by the...
Defining the Duty to Disclose in Fraud Claims: Texas Supreme Court in Vento v. Bradford et al. Introduction The case of Vento v. Bradford et al. (48 S.W.3d 749) presents a pivotal examination of...
Supreme Court of Texas Establishment Clause Ruling in Da v. Williams: A Landmark Decision on Government-Endorsed Religion in Correctional Facilities Introduction In the case of Da v. Williams, the...
Supreme Court of Texas Clarifies Limits of Good Cause Exception under Tex.R.Civ.P. 141: Emotional Harm and Financial Inability Not Justifiable Introduction Furr's Supermarkets, Inc. v. Marthana...
Defining Intent-to-Induce-Reliance in Fraud Claims Against Accountants: Ernst Young v. Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Ernst Young, L.L.P. v. Pacific Mutual Life Insurance...
Lack of Capacity for Foreign Limited Partnerships in Texas: Coastal Liquids Transportation, L.P. v. Harris County Appraisal District Introduction Coastal Liquids Transportation, L.P., Petitioner v....
Effective Acceleration and Statute of Limitations in Texas Foreclosure: Holy Cross Church v. Johnny Wolf Introduction The case of Holy Cross Church of God in Christ v. Johnny Wolf (44 S.W.3d 562)...
Sovereign Immunity and 'Use of Property' under the Texas Tort Claims Act: The Supreme Court of Texas in TDCJ v. Jeannie Miller Introduction Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Petitioner v. Jeannie...
Enforcing Broad Arbitration Agreements under the FAA: Analysis of In re FirstMerit Bank Judgment Introduction The case of In re FirstMerit Bank, N.A. f/k/a Signal Bank, N.A. and Mobile Consultants,...
Novak v. M.D. Anderson: Establishing the Necessity of Individual Standing in Class Action Jurisdiction Introduction The case of The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, John Mendelsohn, M.D., and John Does...
Preemption of State Tort Claims under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Analysis of Great Dane Trailers, Inc. v. Estate of Garland Fredderick Wells Introduction The case of Great Dane Trailers,...
Collateral Estoppel and Sovereign Immunity in Civil Actions Against Police Officers: Texas Supreme Court's Decision in Texas Dept. of Public Safety v. Petta Introduction The case of Texas Department...
Texas Supreme Court Upholds PURA's Securitization Provisions in City of Corpus Christi v. Public Utility Commission of Texas Introduction The case City of Corpus Christi, et al. v. Public Utility...
Motivating Factor Standard in Employment Discrimination: Quantum Chemical Corp. v. Ralf Toennies Introduction The case of Quantum Chemical Corporation v. Ralf Toennies, decided by the Supreme Court...
Admissibility of Subdivision Development Analysis in Texas Condemnation Cases: Sharboneau v. City of Harlingen Introduction The case of The City of Harlingen, a municipal corporation, Petitioner v....
Establishing Paternity and Standing in Parent-Child Relationship Suits: Insights from Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services v. Sherry Introduction Texas Department of Protective and...
Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Standards for Reviewing Judicial Bias and Summary Judgment in Employment Retaliation Matters Introduction In the landmark case THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY AND JOSEPH...