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Is a Forfeiture Clause a Non-Compete Under Texas Law? What a New Appeals Ruling Says
A Texas appeals court held on August 6, 2026 that a bonus forfeiture clause is not a non-compete,...
What Fiduciary Duties Do Texas Business Partners and LLC Managers Owe Each Other?
Section 152.204 gives Texas partners duties of loyalty and care. Section 101.401 lets an LLC company agreement eliminate...
Can a Disclaimer Clause Defeat a Texas Fraud Claim? What a New Business Court Ruling Says
A Business Court ruling from October 26, 2026 enforced a Paragraph 2.6 no-reliance clause and dismissed the buyer's...
What Happens to a Texas Business When an Owner Dies?
Under Section 101.1115 a deceased Texas LLC member's heirs become assignees, not members. They get distributions, not votes....
Does a $5 Million Deal Decide Where Your Texas Lawsuit Is Heard? What a New Appeals Ruling Says
A $5 million deal can pull a related dispute into the Texas Business Court. A new appeals ruling...
How Long Do You Have to File a Business Lawsuit in Texas?
Breach of contract runs four years under the residual statute, conversion two, trade secrets three. Here is which...
Can a Texas Shareholder Sue the Board Without Asking First? What a New Business Court Ruling Says
Texas requires a written demand on the board and a 91 day wait before a derivative suit. A...
Who Can Legally Own a Medical Practice in Texas?
Texas has no corporate practice of medicine statute. Only a physician may own a Texas medical practice, with...
Can You Sue Your Business Partner Personally in Texas? What a New Business Court Ruling Says
A Fort Worth Business Court ruling dismissed every claim an LLC member brought against his co-owner because the...
When Can a Texas Business Owner Be Held Personally Liable?
Texas shields LLC members by statute. Personal liability turns on actual fraud for direct personal benefit, a guaranty...
Does an As Is Clause End a Texas Tenant’s Claims? What a New Business Court Ruling Says
An October 2, 2026 Texas Business Court ruling: an as is clause did not bar a tenant's counterclaims...
What Happens After an OSHA Citation in Texas?
You have 15 working days from the notice of proposed penalty to contest an OSHA citation, and an...