News & Analysis as of

Business Court Business Litigation Fraud

Fox Rothschild LLP

Got an LOI that Extols Close Cooperation Among the Parties? Make Sure the Surviving Agreement Says it Too.

Fox Rothschild LLP on

The journey from a Letter of Intent to a final agreement is often perilous, with the parties’ discussions and intentions wrangled by lawyers and company executives to memorialize deals with merger clauses. In Apex Health,...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Courts have Rods and Reels, But Don’t Make Them Fish for The Story

Fox Rothschild LLP on

We focus a lot at the blog on ways in which the Business Court sets the boundaries for conduct of business within the State to provide a more settled landscape for companies to assess risks and opportunities. There are...more

Jackson Walker

Texas Business Court Rejects Delaware-Style Veil Piercing, Enforces Texas’ Statutory Standard

Jackson Walker on

The Texas Business Court continues to show it will enforce statutory limits on entity liability and scrutinize early pleadings under Rule 91a. Judge Brian Stagner’s opinion in Lensabl hits three issues that frequently arise:...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

North Carolina Business Court Weighs in on Business Breakups and Fiduciary Claims

Cranfill Sumner LLP on

The North Carolina Business Court recently issued an opinion in Carolina Medical Partners, PLLC v. Shah. The case involves a flurry of litigation arising out of the breakup of a medical practice and allegations of impropriety...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Providing Investment Advisory Services in North Carolina May be a “Profession,” But Doesn’t Get Limitations Period for...

Fox Rothschild LLP on

Investment advisors defending fraud claims from a former client recently asked the Business Court to place them within the three-year statute of limitations applicable to those who provide professional services. In Pridgen v....more

Jackson Walker

Texas Business Court Asserts Jurisdiction in $95 Million Texas Lottery Dispute

Jackson Walker on

A recent decision from the Texas Business Court, Reed v. Rook TX, LP, centers on a dramatic claim: Jerry Reed, who “won a $7.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot in May 2023,” alleges that “his winnings would have been $95 million...more

6 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide