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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…

Generally Speaking Holiday Party Hosts in Texas Can’t Be Held Liable For Accidents Caused By Guests Who Drink And Drive, But There Are A Few Important Exceptions Many business owners we know and a few of our friends have asked us recently if they need to closely monitor the sobriety of their guests who…

Understanding a Trustee’s Duties of Competence: Part I When managing a trust, a trustee in Texas has a number of duties. The largest category of these falls under the heading “duties of competence.” These duties can all be classified as duties of “competence,” because they all relate to a trustee’s obligation to use the…

With almost 700,000 miles of highways and interstates, it is no surprise that Texas leads all other states in accidents involving large trucks and commercial motor vehicles. In 2013, (the most recent data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) 493 fatal accidents involving a large truck occurred in Texas. That number equates…

Shaw Cowart’s personal injury lawyers are now reviewing potential ovarian cancer lawsuits for women who used talcum powder and developed ovarian or uterine cancer. If you, a member of your family or friend have been diagnosed with ovarian or uterine cancer and used talc contact us– you may have a claim. For more than…

Pain, swelling, popping noise, lumps often indicate compensable injury For the third time in five years, Stryker Corporation is recalling an artificial hip joint replacement product amid allegations of a defective design. Known as the LFIT Anatomic Cobalt-Chromium V40 Femoral Head, the device is associated with reports of severe injuries, including metal poisoning.  In…

Over the past decade, youth sport concussions have generated a high profile and public interest.  Reports of youth concussions spiked 71 percent between 2010 and 2015, according to a study of nearly 937,000 health insurance claims gathered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Historically, concussions were not considered to be a serious health issue and…

A trustee who administers a trust in Texas has certain responsibilities and duties. These duties are commonly known as “fiduciary duties,” and they require a trustee to go “above and beyond” the exercise of ordinary care while carrying out tasks and responsibilities related to the trust. A trustee’s duties can be grouped broadly into…

Halloween can be a fun-filled evening of frolicking, costumes, and treats.  Unfortunately, it can become a nightmare for your family if your child has an accident. Children are twice as likely to be killed by a car while walking on Halloween night compared to any other night, according to the Safe Kids WorldWide.  So…

If you are seeking to protest your property taxes in Texas, you may want to considering the following timetable to ensure you do not miss any paperwork or deadlines. Jan. 1 Your home’s appraised value for the year is based on its condition – and what the property could sell for – on January 1st of…