California Cracks Down on Distracted Driving (Again). Why is Texas Lagging Behind?

California had long been at the forefront of attempts to curb distracted driving accidents by limiting how drivers can use their phones behind the wheel. For instance, California was among the first states to ban handheld cell phone use and texting while driving. Now, the state has gone one step further: they’ve made it…

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What is “Bad Faith Insurance”?

You may have heard the term “bad faith insurance,” but was not sure what that actually meant. Bad faith insurance describes a claim that an insured person or business has against their insurance company for unlawful and inappropriate claims handling actions.  An insurance company owes a duty of good faith and fair dealing to the people…

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7 Claims To Consider When Bringing A Shareholder Oppression Action In Texas

Investors should seek counsel prior to entering into any agreement in Texas involving a minority business interest, an ownership position with fewer remedies available should problems arise with management than in years past. For 25 years courts of appeals in Texas recognized numerous equitable remedies, including a court-ordered buyout, when a minority shareholder established that…

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