Legal action in a business setting can be challenging as there are so many areas in which disputes can arise. Electronic discovery and other modern technological methods can add to the complexity of legal needs for today's business. The adaptability of legal...
Business Litigation
Nintendo being sued at international level
Texas is a popular state for businesses, but local laws are not the only consideration for entrepreneurs and business executives running companies in the state. One issue that is often at the center of business litigation is patent or trademark violations. Nintendo...
Joint venture to begin operation following lawsuit resolution
The opening of a new venture called Ardent Mills has been delayed by a variety of regulatory concerns. As these concerns appear now to be addressed, the company hopes to begin operations by the end of May. This flour-milling joint venture was created by Cargill, Inc.,...
Texas business involved in patent litigation dispute with Google
A company named Rockstar wanted its lawsuit filed against Google to be moved to Texas. Texas was the vicinity where it had filed patent lawsuits against Google's Android partners. The attempt to have the suit moved out of California, however, has proven unsuccessful....
Lawsuit filed concerning recent Texas oil spill
A number of commercial fishermen are bringing a lawsuit against the two companies reportedly involved in the Texas oil spill. Because booms are being launched from Galveston Bay, it's not considered safe for smaller fishing vessels to be out on the coastal...
Startup companies can experience rapid expansion
One Dallas-based startup named OrderMyGear has raised $500,000 in funding while also naming an advisor and new CEO. The company provides sporting goods dealers a platform to manage online stores. While serving more than 120 sporting goods distributors it...
Attorneys have differing opinions concerning pipeline dispute
The trial involving Energy Transfer Partners, Enterprise Products and Enbridge is not surprisingly receiving close scrutiny. ETP claims that Enterprise ended its partnership concerning a pipeline project to pursue a relationship with Enbridge instead. ETP claims that...
Southwest Airlines dispute with union addressed in court
Southwest Airlines Co., a Dallas-based airline, has been involved in an ongoing dispute with the union representing their baggage handlers and other ground workers. The dispute began when a Southwest manager released a Jan. 7 memo declaring a "state of operational...
Hi-Tech Pharmacal settles matter with State of Texas
Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. has agreed to settle a business litigation matter with the State of Texas for $25 million. An investigation involving the Texas Attorney General's office had been ongoing concerning alleged pricing practices of Hi-Tech involving products...