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Jurors on the Move, Contracts on Trial: October’s Texas Business Court Decisions - From UCC output contracts to the internal affairs doctrine, the Texas Business Court’s October docket provided a clear window into how the new bench is handling high-stakes corporate disputes. Notable rulings included applying Texas' strict pre-suit demand requirements to a derivative suit against Coinbase’s directors and using the economic-loss rule to limit tort claims in commercial lease fights. November 2, 2026
Agreeing to Agree: Justices Increasingly Turn to Concurrences to Invite Appeals, Advise Lawmakers - During the 2025-26 term, the Texas Supreme Court saw a sharp rise in separate concurring opinions and statements on the denial of review, with justices penning 28 concurrences at a pace more than double the rate of dissents. The writings are a way for individual justices to distinguish their judicial philosophy and perhaps gain attention for a federal bench. November 2, 2026Expert Voices
Tried and Tested: What the Texas Business Court’s First Trials Reveal About Its Emerging Jurisprudence - Operating since September 2024, the Texas Business Court has swiftly moved from a statutory innovation into an active, high-stakes commercial trial forum. The court's first nine completed bench and jury trials reveal a bench defined by strict contractual textualism, evidentiary discipline requiring proof of actual loss, measured remedies and rapid trial timelines. October 27, 2026
In a World Drowning in AI Content, Trust Wins Cases - In an era saturated with synthetic content, the outcome of high-stakes trials will once again turn on "personal advocacy"—where candor, mastery of the record and unshakeable human credibility will decide cases. October 23, 2026
