Chris Bankler

When disputes arise within religious organizations, courts are often asked to decide questions that implicate both civil law and religious liberty. Sometimes they must step in. Sometimes the First Amendment requires them to...more In Energy Founders Fund, LP v. Daskevich, Judge Brian Stagner addressed a recurring issue in M&A transactions: when should affiliate status be measured? The court’s answer was unequivocal: at the time of the transaction,...more In Camino Real Developers, LLC v. RivenRock, LLC, Judge Brian Stagner addressed a question that arises whenever an LLC interest changes hands: can a purchaser acquire the benefits of a membership interest while avoiding the...more In Energy Founders Fund, LP v. Daskevich, the Texas Business Court addressed when a company must pay a director’s legal fees during litigation. The dispute arose out of a drag-along sale at Gage Western LLC. After the board...more