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Does Texas enforce Covenants Not to Compete?
Texas law permits the enforcement of covenants not to compete, but only under specific statutory conditions. The Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act, codified in the Texas Business and Commerce Code, requires that such covenants be tied to an otherwise enforceable agreement and be reasonable in their restrictions regarding time, geography, and scope of activity,
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What Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options exist in Texas?
The most common Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods used by businesses in Texas are mediation and arbitration, with additional use of mini-trials, early neutral evaluation, and neutral fact-finding in appropriate cases. Mediation is favored for its informality, confidentiality, and focus on voluntary settlement, while arbitration is chosen for its binding, private, and streamlined adjudicative process.
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Does my dispute belong in the Texas Business Courts?
The Texas business courts were established by Chapter 25A of the Texas Government Code, as amended by House Bill 19 and subsequent legislation, including HB 40. They have concurrent jurisdiction with district courts over certain high-value business disputes, with jurisdictional prerequisites including specific subject-matter categories, a minimum amount in controversy (generally $5 million as of
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I’ve been sued! Now what?
The Clock is Ticking: Speed Matters in Texas When you are officially served with a lawsuit in Texas, you are subject to strict court deadlines. Missing these deadlines can lead to an automatic loss, known as a default judgment. Need some legal advice? Having trouble finding answers to your legal questions? Amy can help! Defending