Almost 10 years after it began, the Texas Supreme Court has ended a contentious legal battle over a business partnership breakup. While the reasoning behind tossing a multimillion-dollar judgment was simple, the justices found themselves debating over a lesser-included issue about who can recover damages on behalf of a partnership.
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Survey: COVID-19 Dramatically Impacts Dallas, Houston Jury Pools
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Chron: Brazoria County Landowner Wins Eminent Domain Fight Against Pipeline Giant
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Texas Trophy Hunters Gets TRO Against Competitors
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Judicial Profile: Judge Mark T. Pittman, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
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