When companies enter into a contract, they agree to look after their partnership the best they can while still keeping an eye on their own best interests. As the terms of the contract expire, it’s hoped that any new demands made by both parties are deemed...
Contract Disputes
Jefferson County company files lawsuit against property owners
Many types of business litigation involve contract disputes between a company and the property owners or managers from whom they lease or rent their business space. Depending on the terms of the contract, it can be up to the property owners to take care of issues with...
State Fair of Texas’ iconic cowboy loses voice, upsets fans
Texans are proud of their heritage and unique traditions. For many of us, these traditions include beloved icons, particularly Big Tex, the 52-foot tall animatronic cowboy that has stood outside the State Fair of Texas since the 1950s and greeted visitors to the...
Texas company disputes contract terms with medical group
Just as individual consumers are expected to pay their bills, businesses must also stay current with payments for goods or services under the terms of a contract. A company that fails to hold up to its end in a contract may end up facing breach of contract litigation....
Macy’s CEO sues J.C. Penny over Martha Stewart contract dispute
Can one company claim the exclusive use of a product brand? If there's any question over whether a competing company does not have the right to sell or market the brand that one company has already been supplying, the issue may need to be resolved in court.The CEO of...
Landowners’ royalty dispute with Texas company dismissed
One may assume that business contracts are binding, but in cases where a state law takes precedence over a company's agreement with other entities, the law may render such contract agreements void. The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently overturned a verdict of $24.7...
Vulnerable clients often the targets of consumer fraud
In an example that shows how consumers with language and cultural barriers can easily become victims of fraud, human rights groups and attorneys claim that Navajos are often the targets of deceptive trade practices with car dealerships. Navajos, many of whom speak...
Texas contract dispute enters third year
One of the things that many litigants find frustrating is the large amounts of time that can be spent in pursuing or defending against a lawsuit. A single business litigation case can take months, and when it enters the appeals system that time can stretch into...
