What if a Business Overstates Its Profits During a Merger?
If a business materially overstates its profits during a merger or acquisition, the buyer may have claims for fraud, misrepresentation, or breach of contract, depending on what was represented and what the purchase agreement requires. An experienced business disputes attorney can help determine whether the financial information was false when provided,...
Can a Competitor Legally Use Your Sales Leads?
You learn that a competitor is calling the same prospects your sales team spent months developing. The bigger concern is how they got those names in the first place.
A competitor may legally use sales leads that are publicly available, independently developed, or otherwise lawfully obtained. However, a confidential...
How Expert Witnesses Are Used in Texas Construction Defect Cases
Expert witnesses are often used in Texas construction defect cases to determine what went wrong, who may be responsible, and how much it will cost to repair the damage. Depending on the dispute, engineers, architects, contractors, or other construction professionals may inspect the property, analyze plans and records, prepare reports, and...
Piercing the Corporate Veil: How Owners Are Held Personally Liable
Piercing the corporate veil allows a court to hold a company’s owners personally responsible for certain company obligations. Texas law makes this difficult, particularly when the claim arises from a contractual obligation. In those cases, an owner generally cannot be held personally liable under an alter ego or similar theory unless...
How to Handle a Construction Project Abandonment
If a contractor abandons a construction project before completing the work, the property owner or business should review the contract, document the project's condition, preserve evidence, and determine whether the abandonment constitutes a breach of contract. Acting quickly can help minimize delays, control costs, prevent loss of on-site materials, and protect your...
Tenant Rights When a Commercial Landlord Breaches a Lease
If a commercial landlord breaches a lease in Texas, the tenant may have the right to enforce the lease, recover financial damages, terminate the agreement in certain situations, or file a lawsuit. The available remedies depend on the lease terms, the nature of the breach, and the landlord's actions' impact on the...
Vendor and Supplier Agreements: Key Clauses Businesses Often Miss
Vendor and supplier agreements often contain overlooked provisions that can create financial risk, limit legal options, or make disputes harder to resolve. While businesses typically focus on pricing and delivery terms, clauses involving liability, termination rights, dispute resolution, and indemnification can have a major impact if problems arise later.
The Statute of Limitations for Business Lawsuits in Texas
The statute of limitations for business lawsuits in Texas depends on the type of claim involved. Many business-related claims, including breach of contract and fraud, have filing deadlines ranging from two to four years. If a lawsuit is not filed before the applicable deadline expires, the claim may be barred entirely,...
How Shareholder Disputes Can Destroy Business Value
Shareholder disputes can quickly reduce business value by disrupting operations, damaging decision-making, and creating financial and legal risk. When owners are in conflict, companies often lose focus, delay key actions, and spend resources on internal battles rather than on growth. Even before a case reaches court, the impact on revenue, reputation,...
When Is Dissolution the Only Option in a Business Dispute?
Business dissolution becomes the only option in Dallas-Fort Worth when conflicts between owners cannot be resolved, operations are no longer viable, or continued business activity would cause more harm than benefit. Dissolution is typically a last resort after efforts to negotiate, restructure, or buy out an owner have failed. When deadlock,...