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Texas shareholders hold the power to protect their companies from internal harm. A derivative lawsuit allows an individual to sue on behalf of the corporation when its leaders fail to act. This action ensures that directors and officers remain accountable to the...
Minority shareholders in Texas often face tough battles when majority owners abuse their power. Texas law no longer recognizes a broad claim for shareholder oppression but you still have legal protections. When the majority tries to push you out or devalue your...
You expect and need those in positions of trust to handle your business affairs competently and ethically. Unfortunately, though, there’s a real possibility that business assets will be mismanaged, causing harm to your business reputation and your bottom line. These...
Contracts form the backbone of business relationships. When one party fails to fulfil the terms of the contract, the other may be able to hold them accountable for the breach. A breach of contract happens when one party does not perform as promised in the agreement....
Business disputes can arise from contractual disagreements, employment issues, or partnership conflicts. Regardless of the cause, business leaders are well aware of the need to resolve these disputes efficiently — but what is the best option? Effective dispute...
Savvy business owners know that innovations are an important part of success. Unfortunately, competitors also know this and will go to extreme measures to take advantage and even copy or steal successful technological innovations. As such, it is important that...
August 21, 2025 -- Patterson PC is pleased to announce that Pete T. Patterson has been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal...
An employment-based lawsuit can threaten your business’s bottom line and its reputation to a considerable extent. After all, the allegations levied against you can include anything from harassment and discrimination to retaliation, breach of contract and wage and hour...
In the latest twist for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) during the battle through the courts, there is yet another update. Just last night, on December 26, 2024, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a separate panel’s order issued...
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to build advantages in the market. You have to secure favorable contracts and develop beneficial relationships while pouncing on economic opportunities when they arise. Yet, despite your persistence and keen eye for...