The Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Act provides a comprehensive statutory framework that empowers courts to encourage early settlement while protecting confidentiality, ensuring qualified neutrals, and preserving party autonomy in the ADR process.
Read MoreAttorney–client arbitration agreements can be an effective tool for resolving fee disputes, but enforceability depends on providing client-specific disclosures that allow for an informed and ethical decision to arbitrate.
Read MoreGenerally, under Texas law, a plaintiff must show the following elements to prove a breach of fiduciary duty claim: (1) there is fiduciary relationship between the plaintiff and defendant; (2) the defendant breached its fiduciary duty to the plaintiff; and (3) the defendant's breach proximately caused injury to the plaintiff or benefit to the defendant.
Read MoreGenerally, under Texas law, a plaintiff must show the following elements to prove a breach of contract claim: (1) an enforceable agreement, (2) plaintiff performed its obligations or was excused for performance, (3) defendant failed to perform, and (4) plaintiff sustained damages.
Read MoreAlso referred to as commercial litigation, business litigation involves disputes between business owners or over ownership of a business. Claims that fall within business litigation include fraud, fraudulent inducement, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, insurance coverage, non-compete, office and director liability, and professional negligence.
For more information, see our Business Litigation practices page.
Read MoreLearn what transactional law is, why it matters, and how it supports businesses through contracts, compliance, IP protection, and strategic planning.
Read MoreBusiness litigation covers disputes like breach of contract, fraud, non-compete issues, and IP conflicts—affecting companies across all industries.
Read MoreThe following is a discussion of contract law damages and other recoveries potentially available under Texas law in breach of contract litigation.
Read MoreNon-compete agreements protect employers from losing valuable trade secrets, customer contacts, and other forms of intellectual property.
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