Texas courts were denying parties in breach-of-contract actions the right to recover statutory attorneys' fees from LLCs and partnerships under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 38, even though parties could recover fees from "corporations." Last month, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law an amendment to Chapter 38 ensuring that the right to recover attorneys' fees in breach-of-contract claims is once again available regardless of whether the breaching party is an LLC, a partnership, or a corporation. Continue reading >