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Texas Business Court Reinforces Core Contract Interpretation Principles in Crude-Oil Storage and Pipeline Dispute
In DK Trading & Supply, LLC v. Wink to Webster Pipeline LLC, the Texas Business Court addressed crude‑oil agreements, reinforcing plain‑language contract enforcement and consequences of failing to meet notice provisions.
Texas Business Court Enforces ‘In Perpetuity’ Payment Obligation: Takeaways From Cobalt Falcon v. AXS Investments
Cobalt Falcon v. AXS Investments is an application of foundational Delaware contract principles, but it serves as a reminder that in M&A transactions, the words on the page matter – and Texas courts will hold parties to them.
Houston Business Court Enforces Contractual Indemnification Deadlines in Pipeline Asset Sale Dispute
A May 2026 Texas Business Court ruling in Plains Pipeline v. Arrowhead Gulf Coast Holdings reinforces that survival period deadlines and exclusive remedy clauses may be enforced as written under Texas law.
Texas Business Court Reaffirms Jurisdictional Standards in Real Estate Development Dispute
In Pradera SFR, LLC v. American Housing Ventures, the Texas Business Court reaffirmed that a plaintiff’s pleadings generally control jurisdictional challenges to the amount in controversy, drawing a line between jurisdictional analysis and the merits of a dispute.
Texas Business Court Clarifies Jurisdictional Removal Deadlines in DrinkPAK v. PR III/Crow Building C
In DrinkPAK, LLC v. PR III/Crow Building C, LP, the Texas Business Court clarified when the 30-day removal deadline begins to run, holding that courts may look beyond pleading language to the underlying contract, transaction value, and pre-suit communications.
Texas Business Court Addresses Contract Interpretation and Nonwaiver Clauses in Employment and Lending Dispute
In Thompson v. Anchor Capital GP LLC, the Texas Business Court opinion provides insights for businesses navigating contractual relationships, damages proof, and nonwaiver clauses.
Texas Business Court Rules: Texas LLC Membership Interests Are Governed by The Company Agreement’s Terms
Camino Real Developers v. RivenRock serves as an important reminder that Texas LLC membership interests are defined by the governing company agreement.
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Texas Business Court Enforces ‘Put Right’ Trigger: Business Considerations for Contract Default Language
In The Mark at Weatherford Owner, LLC v. Darwin German, the Texas Business Court’s Eighth Division enforced a contractual put right and clarified how “default” and “payable” are interpreted in commercial agreements.
Texas Business Court Clarifies Fiduciary Duties in Texas LLCs
In Enosis v. Jensen, the Texas Business Court clarified limits on fiduciary duties in manager-managed LLCs and rejected joint venture theory under Texas law.
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Texas Business Court Dismisses Out-of-State Defendants for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction in Trailer Financing Dispute
The Texas Business Court ruled that downstream Texas trailer sales could not establish specific jurisdiction when alleged misconduct occurred outside Texas.
Texas Business Court Weighs Transfer and Approval Provisions for Texas LLC Membership Units
The Texas Business Court analyzed a Texas LLC agreement’s drag‑along provision, focusing on board approval requirements for membership unit transfers.