Jul 8, 2014 | By Robert Wood | Read Time: < 1 minute | #Fiduciary Duty

Real Estate Disputes–Texas Breach of Fiduciary Duty Law

A recent real estate dispute sheds light on what is required to prove a breach of fiduciary duty claim in Texas. In this case, potential homebuyers contracted to buy a home for $180,000. The seller, the listing agent, the appraisal district, and the real estate agent all indicated that the home’s living area was 2722 square feet. However, the...

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Jul 8, 2014 | By Robert Wood | Read Time: 2 minutes | #Settlement Agreements

To Be Enforceable, Settlement Agreements in Texas Must Be Carefully Worded

A recent Texas appellate decision demonstrates the importance of ensuring that settlement agreements are properly worded. In the case, three employees of Company A left and formed Company B. Company A sued the former employees, as well as Company B, for misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition. As often happens in unfair competition cases, the parties entered into...

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