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Business Litigation

September 16, 2026

Royalty Disputes in IP Licensing Agreements: A Business Litigation Guide for Houston Companies

Service contracts and warranty disputes in Texas can involve express warranties, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, or the implied warranty of good and workmanlike services. Houston businesses should understand disclaimer requirements, available remedies, and contractual protections when buying or selling goods and services.

Business Litigation

September 16, 2026

Service Contracts and Warranty Disputes: What Houston Business Owners Need to Know

Construction defect litigation in Texas can involve defective design, materials, workmanship, breach of contract, warranties, negligence, and mechanics lien disputes. Property owners and contractors must understand applicable notice requirements, statutes of limitations and repose, contractual obligations, and recent Texas legislative changes when addressing construction defects in Houston and surrounding counties.

Business Litigation

September 16, 2026

 Construction Defect Litigation in Texas: What Owners and Contractors Need to Know

Construction defect litigation in Texas can involve defective design, materials, workmanship, breach of contract, warranties, negligence, and mechanics lien disputes. Property owners and contractors must understand applicable notice requirements, statutes of limitations and repose, contractual obligations, and recent Texas legislative changes when addressing construction defects in Houston and surrounding counties.

Business Litigation

September 16, 2026

Zoning Disputes Affecting Commercial Property in the Greater Houston Area: What Business Owners Need to Know

Houston has no traditional citywide zoning code, but commercial properties remain subject to deed restrictions, development regulations, permits, and local land use rules. Surrounding cities and municipalities have their own zoning requirements. Understanding these regulations and completing thorough due diligence can help Houston-area business owners avoid costly land use disputes.

Medical Negligence

September 11, 2026

Patient Falls in Hospitals: When Is a Fall Considered Malpractice?

A hospital fall may constitute medical malpractice when healthcare providers fail to identify a patient's fall risk, implement appropriate precautions, provide necessary supervision, or respond properly to known risks. In Texas, patients injured by preventable hospital falls may have grounds for a nursing negligence or medical malpractice claim.

Medical Negligence

September 8, 2026

Failure to Warn About Drug Side Effects:  Is Your Doctor Legally Responsible?

In Texas, doctors may face medical malpractice liability when they fail to warn patients about material medication risks, serious side effects, drug interactions, or contraindications. A viable failure-to-warn claim generally requires proving that the undisclosed risk should have been disclosed, caused the injury, and would have affected the patient's treatment decision.

Medical Negligence

September 1, 2026

HELLP Syndrome Misdiagnosis: When Obstetric Emergencies Are Missed

HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening pregnancy complication involving hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets. When doctors fail to recognize warning signs, order appropriate laboratory tests, or provide timely treatment, mothers and babies can suffer catastrophic injuries. In some cases, a delayed or missed diagnosis may constitute medical malpractice under Texas law.

Divorce Matters

August 31, 2026

Tax Consequences of Selling the Marital Home During Divorce: What Texas Couples Need to Know

Texas couples selling a marital home during divorce should understand IRC Sections 1041 and 121. Transfers between spouses are generally tax-free, while a qualifying primary residence sale may allow a $250,000 individual or $500,000 joint capital-gain exclusion. Timing, residency, ownership, appreciation, and the home's tax basis can significantly affect the final tax liability.

Divorce Matters

August 28, 2026

The Impact of Family Limited Partnerships on Asset Division in Texas Divorce

A family limited partnership can significantly complicate asset division in a Texas divorce. Courts may need to determine whether partnership interests are separate or community property, trace contributions, value the interests, and evaluate valuation discounts. Control, distributions, management fees, and transfer restrictions can also affect how the partnership is treated.

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