Category Archives: Commercial Litigation
Is The Texas Two-Step Really That Effective?
The Texas Two-Step has gained significant attention over the last few months and years – largely owing to the fact that Johnson & Johnson took full advantage of this strategy to avoid liability in a recent lawsuit. Derided by some and praised by others, this legal strategy has proven to be quite divisive. But… Read More »
In Which Jurisdiction Are Online Companies Sued?
These days, many businesses exist without a specific headquarters, instead operating almost entirely within the digital world. If they do have some kind of fixed address, it may also be virtual in nature, and if you were to travel to this location, you would find no actual evidence of the company’s presence. This can… Read More »
Exxon Mobil Can’t Avoid Climate Change Lawsuits
Exxon Mobil is one of the biggest companies in Texas, and it is also one of the world’s largest publicly traded international oil and gas companies. Its roots lie with John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil company, and it’s pretty much the definition of “big business” in America. In fact, this company is probably one… Read More »
How NFTs Can Lead To Lawsuits
NFTs have become incredibly popular within the past year or so, and almost inevitably, these non-fungible tokens are leading to lawsuits. If your company is getting involved in this type of investing scheme, you should be aware of the potential legal threats. You should also know that if a non-fungible token violates your copyrighted… Read More »
Companies In Texas Can Be Sued For Spreading Bacteria
If you’re running a company in Texas, the last thing you want to face is a product liability lawsuit. If you’re confident about your products, you might think that these legal issues are pretty much impossible. Unfortunately, it’s not just your product that you need to worry about – you also need to consider… Read More »
Johnson & Johnson Pulls Off The Texas Two-Step
By now, everyone has heard about Johnson & Johnson’s controversial plan to transfer liability to a spin-off company and then declare bankruptcy. This move is known as the “Texas two-step,” and it is one of the most popular ways for major corporations to avoid paying out millions of dollars to injured victims. According to… Read More »
Twitter Strikes Back Against Texas
If you’ve been following Twitter’s legal battles in Texas lately, you already know that the social media giant has been trading blows with Texas lawmakers, attorney generals, and judges. And Twitter certainly isn’t holding back, either. According to new reports, this corporation is now hitting Texas with a retaliation suit, claiming First Amendment violations… Read More »
Tech Companies In Texas Face New Legal Threats
Over the years, Texas has slowly developed a strong foundation in the high-tech world. Today, there are a vast number of tech companies that are headquartered in the Lone Star State. Other companies may not have been founded in Texas, but they certainly do a lot of business here. While the digital world offers… Read More »
ExxonMobil Oil Refinery Explodes In Texas, Prompting New Lawsuit Fears
On December 23rd, it was reported that an ExxonMobil oil refinery had exploded, leaving several people injured in Texas. This is the latest controversy faced by ExxonMobil over the last few years, and new lawsuits are almost inevitable. Similar incidents have occurred at this same facility in 2019, and ExxonMobil has been sued by… Read More »
Formosa Faces New Lawsuits In Texas
Formosa Plastics has been hit with a seemingly never-ending slew of lawsuits over the last few years. The plastic processing company has been fined and sued for a number of reasons, from endangering wildlife to creating unsafe working conditions for its workers. In December of 2021, it was reported that the company was facing… Read More »