The new expedited trial rules (specifically, amendments to TRCP 47, 169, 190.2 and 190.5) will go into effect on MARCH 1, 2013. Virtually every faction
Category: Texas Business Law
Why Adding an Arbitration Clause to a Non-Compete Agreement Is a Good Idea.
In Nitro-Lift Techs., L.L.C. v. Eddie Lee Howard, et al., the U.S. Supreme Court once again expressed its strong support of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), in finding that
When A Trademark Is Challenged, a Covenant Not to Sue Might Be the Answer
The United States Supreme Court, which rarely agrees to hear trademark cases, has recently ruled that a properly drafted covenant not to sue a competitor
Pending Tax Increases in 2013 – The Tax Side of the Fiscal Cliff
On December 31, 2012, the following tax cuts (that were created during the Bush administration) will end unless the Obama administration acts. 10% Tax Rate
New Expedited Process for Lawsuits With Less Than $100,000 in Damages
Late last week, the Texas Supreme Court issued Rules for Dismissals and Expedited Actions. Under the new Texas Rule of Civil Procedure (TRCP) 169, the