Medical Negligence

April 28, 2026

The Four Elements of Medical Malpractice: What You Must Prove to Win

To win a medical malpractice case, you must prove four elements: duty of care, breach of the standard of care, causation, and damages. Each element requires strong evidence, often including expert testimony, to show that a provider’s negligence directly caused measurable harm.

Business Litigation

April 28, 2026

How to Calculate Damages in a Texas Contract Dispute

Calculating damages in a Texas contract dispute focuses on compensating the injured party for actual losses. This includes direct damages, lost profits, reliance, consequential, and incidental damages, all limited by foreseeability and the duty to mitigate, ensuring recovery reflects the true financial impact of the breach.

Divorce Matters

April 28, 2026

 The Tax Implications of Dividing Executive Compensation in a Texas Divorce

Dividing executive compensation in a Texas divorce requires careful tax analysis. Assets like stock options, RSUs, and deferred compensation carry hidden tax liabilities that can shift true value. Without proper planning under IRC rules and Texas law, a seemingly equal settlement may result in significantly unequal after-tax outcomes.

Divorce Matters

April 27, 2026

How to Update Your Prenuptial Agreement After Marriage in Texas

You can update a prenuptial agreement after marriage in Texas by creating a valid postnuptial agreement. This requires a written, voluntary contract with full financial disclosure and fair terms. Postnups help reflect major life changes like business growth, inheritance, or shifting financial roles within the marriage.

Business Litigation

April 27, 2026

How to Prove Self-Dealing by Corporate Insiders

Proving self-dealing by corporate insiders requires showing a conflicted transaction, lack of proper disclosure or approval, and unfairness to the corporation. Evidence often includes financial records, contracts, and expert analysis, while Texas law may shift the burden to insiders to prove the transaction was fair.

Divorce Matters

April 24, 2026

The Duration of Spousal Support for Long-Term Marriages in Texas

In Texas, spousal maintenance duration depends on the length of the marriage, with maximum limits ranging from five to ten years. Courts typically award the shortest period necessary for financial independence, though long-term marriages and special circumstances may justify extended or even indefinite support.

Business Litigation

April 24, 2026

Introduction: The Outer Limit of Permissible Business Decisions

Corporate waste in Texas occurs when a company exchanges assets for consideration so inadequate that no reasonable businessperson would approve it. Unlike ordinary bad decisions, waste claims overcome the business judgment rule and are typically pursued through derivative lawsuits to recover misused corporate resources.

Medical Negligence

April 23, 2026

Your Rights as a Hospital Patient in Texas: What Every Patient Should Know

Texas hospital patients have fundamental rights, including informed consent, access to medical records, non-discriminatory care, and the ability to refuse treatment. When these rights are violated and cause harm, patients may pursue legal action. Understanding these protections empowers patients to advocate for themselves and seek accountability when care falls short.