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Texas Business Court Addresses Executive Noncompete Enforcement in Galderma v. Brenner
In Galderma Laboratories, L.P. v. Erick Brenner, Judge Brian Stagner of the Eighth Division (Fort Worth) granted in part a temporary injunction to enforce a noncompete agreement against a former senior executive who accepted a CEO position with an alleged direct competitor.
Texas Business Court Clarifies Jurisdictional Threshold and “Qualified Transaction” Requirements
The Texas Business Court continues to develop precedent regarding its own jurisdiction.
Arbitrability Ruling: Key Lessons from Texas Business Court’s BNSF v. Level 3 Decision
The Honorable Andrea K. Bouressa, with the Texas Business Court Division 1, issued a decision addressing the scope of arbitrator authority and the enforceability of arbitration awards.
Texas Fifteenth Court of Appeals Denies Mandamus Relief Against Business Court Division 3B
The Fifteenth Court of Appeals denied mandamus relief against Texas Business Court Division 3B, reinforcing the high bar for challenging interlocutory orders before final judgment.
Can Plaintiffs Plead Their Way Out of Texas Business Court?
The Texas Business Court — established to provide specialized adjudication of complex commercial disputes — has quickly become a significant forum for business litigation in the state. But what happens when a plaintiff, after removal to the Business Court, decides they would rather be somewhere else? Can strategic amendments to a petition strip the Business Court of jurisdiction and send a case back to the original state district court?
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Texas Business Court Grants Summary Judgment and Enforces “Texas Shootout” Buy-Sell Clause
The Texas Business Court continues to grant dispositive motions, enforce unambiguous agreements, and shape commercial law. In a recent opinion, Michael D. Crain v. William “Will” Northern, Cause No.
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Texas Business Court Reinforces Formalities for LLC Membership Agreement and Contract (Partnership) Claims
A recent memorandum opinion from the Texas Business Court, First Division, serves as a reminder of the importance of proper documentation when forming business relationships.
Texas Business Court Affirms Jurisdiction Over Employee Poaching Claims and Amount in Controversy Requirement
The Texas Business Court continues to acknowledge its jurisdictional reach in commercial disputes.
Texas Government Code Amendments Expand Texas Business Court System
Following the 2025 Texas Legislature’s regular session, litigators and corporate counsel should note numerous changes impacting the Texas Business Courts.
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