Practice Area

Unfair Business Practices

Texas State Court

Situation — How This Comes Up

A competitor is spreading false information about my business to steal my customers.

What You Need to Know First

Business defamation, commercial disparagement, and DTPA claims each have distinct elements and remedies. Understanding which cause of action fits the facts determines how much you can recover.

Full Analysis

Unfair business practices in Texas can be addressed through DTPA claims, trade libel, business defamation, and tortious interference. The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act provides treble damages and attorney’s fees in appropriate cases.

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