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Supreme Court of Guam Upholds Harris County, Texas Court’s Order Confirming Arbitration Award
By Beth Graham - June 13, 2019
In a case of first impression, the Supreme Court of Guam has upheld a Texas court’s confirmation of an arbitration award that was issued against a Guam-based business.
Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Sent to Texas Governor for Signature
By Beth Graham - June 3, 2019
A bill designed to protect Texas patients from incurring surprise out-of-network medical bills has been sent to Governor Abbott for signature.
Houston COA Affirms Arbitration Award in Roofing Dispute
By Beth Graham - February 7, 2019
The First District Court of Appeals in Houston has affirmed a Harris County district court’s order confirming an arbitration award that was issued in favor of a roofing contractor.
Houston COA Confirms Arbitration Award in Construction Dispute
By Beth Graham - June 3, 2015
In Mega Builders, Inc. v. Paramount Stores, Inc., No. 14-14-00744-CV (Tex. App. – Houston [14th], May 28, 2015), a general contractor, Mega Builders, agreed to build a convenience store for a property owner, Paramount.
Houston COA Holds Subsequent Employment Contract Did Not Revoke Prior Arbitral Provision
By Beth Graham - February 2, 2015
Texas’ 14th District Court of Appeals in Houston has overturned a district court’s order denying arbitration in an employment dispute. In The Subsea Co. v. Payan, et al., No. 14–13–00849–CV (Tex. App – Houston [14th Dist.], September 18, 2014), an oil and gas specialty component manufacturer, The Subsea Company, hired a woman to serve as an account manufacturer.
Houston COA Overturns Harris County Court Decision Confirming Arbitral Award Without Rendering Final Judgment
By Beth Graham - October 22, 2014
The Fourteenth District Court of Appeals in Houston has reversed a lower court’s decision confirming an arbitral award without rendering a final judgment. In Leslie v. Hill, No. 14-13-00600-CV (October 16, 2014), two individuals, the Hills, entered into a contract to purchase a majority interest a company from Robert Leslie in 2007. A provision in the agreement stated all disputes related to the purchase contract would be decided through binding
Houston COA Orders Arbitration After Man Ratifies Procedurally Unconscionable Agreement
By Beth Graham - October 21, 2014
Texas’ Fourteenth District Court of Appeals in Houston has overturned a trial court’s order denying a party’s motion to compel arbitration. In Mission Petroleum Carriers, Inc. v. Kelley, No. 14-14-00072-CV (October 9, 2014), a man, Kelley, was hospitalized over the injuries he sustained in a workplace tractor-trailer accident.
Texas’ First COA Refuses to Compel Arbitration in Second Lawsuit Regarding Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society Governance
By Beth Graham - December 23, 2013
The First District of Texas Court of Appeals in Houston has refused to compel arbitration in a dispute over the governance of the Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society, Inc. (HAHS).
Western District Compels Arbitration Where Contractor Had Sole Discretion to Arbitrate
By Beth Graham - December 13, 2010
The Western District of Texas has compelled arbitration where the parties to a construction contract entered into an agreement which provided only one party with the discretion to submit any disputes to binding arbitration. In United States ex rel. Gillette Air Conditioning Co. v. Satterfield & Pontikes Constr., No. SA-10-CV-778XR, (12/7/2010), Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Inc. (Satterfield) entered into a subcontract with Gillette
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