Dallas Legal Issues Blog

Trademark infringement can damage a successful brand

On Behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Jul 16, 2026 | Intellectual Property

Formal trademark registration is an important part of brand management and marketing. Submitting paperwork to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to designate an image as representative of a brand allows a company to confidently use a logo or image...

When to seek emergency injunctive relief in a business dispute

On Behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Jul 10, 2026 | Business Litigation

When a former executive takes your trade secrets, a partner diverts assets or a competitor exploits your proprietary technology, the damage grows every day you wait. Emergency injunctive relief exists for exactly these situations, but courts apply a demanding standard...

Are helicopters more dangerous than planes?

On Behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Jul 7, 2026 | Aviation Law

For the average person, plane flights are certainly more common than helicopter flights. Many people have flown on airliners multiple times, for example, even if they have never been in a helicopter in their lives. This may contribute to the perception that...

Does an appeal usually lead to a new trial?

On Behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Jun 1, 2026 | Appellate Law

Businesses and individuals navigating litigation expect justice after their day in court. Judges review evidence provided by both sides and then interpret both statutes and case law before entering their ruling. Typically, everyone involved in the lawsuit must abide...

Are aviation accidents getting more common?

On Behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | May 22, 2026 | Aviation Law

Aviation is commonly referred to as one of the safest ways to travel. On a grand scale, that is certainly still true. There are far more risks for those who are simply driving their personal vehicles than for those who are flying on planes. That being said, some...

What if a vendor steals your business playbook?

On Behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | May 21, 2026 | Intellectual Property

A vendor may start with limited access. They see your pricing model, customer lists, technical process, sales scripts or product roadmap because they need that information to do the work. Then the relationship ends, and a suspiciously similar competitor appears. That...

What is a breach of fiduciary duty?

On Behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | May 8, 2026 | Business Litigation

In terms of business litigation, a breach of fiduciary duty can happen when someone has an obligation to act in the best interests of a company or corporation and fails to do so. For instance, a board member may have a fiduciary duty to the shareholders of a company....

Common intellectual property disputes between business partners

On Behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Apr 23, 2026 | Intellectual Property

Intellectual property (IP) is often one of the most valuable assets a business owns. Brand names, proprietary software, client lists and creative content are used to increase competitive advantage and drive profits. But what happens when business partners part ways?...

What is a patent re-examination?

On Behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Apr 3, 2026 | Intellectual Property

The patent prosecution process is lengthy and somewhat complex. The party seeking a patent must explain how their submission is unique, as well as the technical details about how it functions or what separates it from similar products. Professionals from the United...

What happens behind the scenes after an aviation incident

On Behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Mar 26, 2026 | Aviation Law

When a major aviation incident makes headlines, public attention often focuses on what happened in the air. Less visible, but equally significant, are the legal and regulatory processes that begin immediately afterward. These events can trigger complex investigations...