by George Christian | Sep 25, 2026
In a case that has us scratching our heads, the San Antonio Court of Appeals has denied USAA’s petition for writ of mandamus in a no-answer default judgment case in which USAA clearly (in our view) met the Craddock standard for setting aside the judgment. It obviously...
by George Christian | Sep 24, 2026
The San Antonio Court of Appeals has rejected the proposition that production of unleased minerals converts an owner of a floating NPRI to a co-tenant entitled to a fixed NPRI on that production. Blackrock Mineral Partners, LLC and Dynasty Land & Minerals, LLC v....
by George Christian | Sep 23, 2026
The Eastland Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court order granting a Tarleton State University basketball player’s request for a temporary injunction blocking the NCAA from enforcing its five-year eligibility rule. National Collegiate Athletic Association v....
by George Christian | Sep 22, 2026
In an interlocutory appeal from the Business Court, the 15th Court of Appeals has affirmed the trial court’s denial of a temporary injunction in a misappropriation of trade secrets dispute between two developers of autonomous trucking technology. CreateAI Holdings,...
by George Christian | Sep 21, 2026
The Business Court has largely granted an oil and gas company’s Rule 91a motion to dismiss various claims brought by a member and former co-manager whom the other members expelled for conflicts of interest. Russell A. Hinds v. Sandman Offshore, LLC, and David Wegner...
by George Christian | Sep 18, 2026
The Fort Worth Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court order granting defendant operators’ summary judgment motions seeking enforcement of defense and indemnity obligations. Urban Fund III, LP and Urban Oil and Gas Partners C-1, LP v. Blackbeard Operating East,...
by George Christian | Sep 17, 2026
The Austin Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court order denying Central Health’s motion to dismiss a suit brought by taxpayers to enjoin the hospital district’s contract with UT Dell Medical School to help provide indigent care. Dr. Patrick Lee and Chief...
by Carol Sims | Sep 16, 2026
Lawyers for Civil Justice Home Letter Reflects Largest and Most Diverse Support to Date for TPLF Disclosure Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 14, 2026 – 214 companies – in a significant demonstration of support – are urging the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules...
by George Christian | Sep 16, 2026
The Business Court has granted a defense plea to the jurisdiction on the basis that it didn’t have concurrent jurisdiction over the action with a district court that had already appointed a receiver in the same case. John J. (“Jay”) Parker, Jr., Individually and on...
by Justin Gailey | Sep 15, 2026
THE ONCE AND FUTURE ORAL ARGUMENT By Hon. David M. Gunn & Nicholas M. Bruno Oral argument can be useful to the Court. It is certainly useful to the parties who can see the deliberative process play out and thereby feel more confidence in the result of the appeal...
