Chidi Anunobi Business Litigation
May 11, 2026
Minority shareholders in Texas still have important legal protections after Ritchie v. Rupe, despite the elimination of shareholder oppression claims. A Houston business attorney explains minority shareholder rights, derivative lawsuits, fiduciary duty claims, books-and-records inspections, rehabilitative receivership, and contract-based remedies under the Texas Business Organizations Code.
Divorce Matters
May 8, 2026
Carried interest in private equity and hedge funds can be one of the most valuable and complex assets in a Texas divorce. Courts must determine whether carry is community or separate property, value future distributions, and address deferred compensation, capital calls, and fund restrictions that affect division between spouses.
Business Litigation
May 8, 2026
Dissolving a partnership or LLC in Texas requires more than simply ending the business relationship. Texas law mandates a formal process involving dissolution, winding up, debt resolution, asset distribution, and termination filings. When partners disagree, courts may order judicial dissolution or receivership to protect owners and creditors.
Medical Negligence
May 7, 2026
A delayed cancer diagnosis can reduce treatment options, worsen prognosis, and increase medical costs when doctors fail to order tests, follow up on abnormal findings, or recognize warning signs. Texas patients harmed by diagnostic delays may have the right to pursue medical malpractice compensation for avoidable harm and diminished survival chances.
Divorce Matters
May 7, 2026
Lockup periods, Rule 144 restrictions, and insider trading rules can significantly affect divorce settlements involving executive compensation and pre-IPO equity in Texas. A carefully structured settlement helps allocate market risk, address restricted stock limitations, and protect both spouses from unexpected losses tied to illiquid or volatile equity holdings.
Business Litigation
May 7, 2026
A buy-sell agreement protects Texas business owners by establishing clear rules for ownership transfers, valuation, buyouts, and dispute resolution when a partner dies, leaves, divorces, or becomes disabled. Properly drafted agreements help businesses in Houston and surrounding areas avoid costly litigation and maintain operational stability.
Divorce Matters
May 6, 2026
Underwater stock options in a Texas divorce may have no current value but still carry future potential. Courts treat them as community property if earned during marriage. Common solutions include “if and when” clauses, valuation models, or offsets to ensure fair division if the options later become profitable.
Business Litigation
May 6, 2026
A business deadlock occurs when partners or owners cannot agree on key decisions, halting operations. Resolution options include negotiation, mediation, arbitration, buyouts, or court intervention such as receivership or dissolution. Acting early and reviewing governing documents can help preserve the business and avoid costly litigation.
Medical Negligence
May 5, 2026
Retained surgical items are preventable medical errors where instruments or sponges are left inside a patient after surgery. In Texas, these “never events” can support medical malpractice claims if negligence, harm, and damages are proven, often leading to significant compensation and requiring timely legal action within strict deadlines.
Divorce Matters
May 5, 2026
In a Texas divorce, the tax treatment of stock options depends on whether they are ISOs or NSOs. ISOs can lose favorable tax status if transferred, while NSOs are taxed as ordinary income upon exercise. Understanding these differences is critical for accurate valuation and fair allocation.
