Conversion of Business Assets
Business asset conversion claims in Texas can be combined with civil theft claims under the Texas Theft Liability Act, which allows recovery of up to three times actual damages plus attorney’s fees.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty — Business
Breach of fiduciary duty claims in a business context can be brought against partners, LLC managers, and corporate officers and directors. Remedies include disgorgement, constructive trust, and equitable accounting.
Tortious Interference with Contract
Texas tortious interference claims require proving an existing contract, knowledge by the defendant, intentional interference, actual breach or disruption, and damages. The defendant’s privilege defense is the primary battleground.
Business Fraud & Misrepresentation
Texas business fraud claims can be brought as common law fraud, statutory fraud under the Texas Business & Commerce Code, or fraudulent inducement. Each has distinct elements and remedies, including the possibility of punitive damages.
Technology or SaaS Contract Dispute
Technology and SaaS contract disputes involve warranty disclaimers, limitation of liability provisions, indemnification obligations, and data security representations. Texas courts enforce these clauses strictly when they are clearly negotiated.
Construction Contract Dispute
Texas construction contract disputes often involve abandoned projects, defective work, payment disputes, and mechanic’s lien enforcement. The Texas Property Code’s lien and retainage provisions create a parallel procedural track alongside the contract claims.
Vendor or Supplier Contract Dispute
Commercial vendor and supplier disputes in Texas involve contract performance, damages, and the interaction of common law breach doctrine with whatever limitation-of-liability provisions the parties negotiated.
NDA Breach — Confidential Information Disclosed
NDA enforcement in Texas involves proving the information was confidential, the agreement was valid, and the breach caused damages. Emergency injunctive relief is often available when disclosure is ongoing.
Non-Compete Agreement Dispute
Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act requires non-competes to be ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and contain reasonable limitations. Courts can reform overbroad covenants rather than void them entirely.
Breach of Commercial Contract
Commercial breach of contract claims in Texas require proving four elements. But calculating and proving damages — lost profits, consequential damages, mitigation — is where most cases are won or lost.