Gambling with Payroll, Stopping Commercial Lockouts & The Boneless Wing Case

This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they discuss the legal and ethical fallout of a business owner who gambled company funds in a desperate attempt to meet payroll. They explore the thin line between a failing business and a breach of fiduciary duty, explaining when investor losses cross the line into criminal fraud and self-enrichment. Get practical legal advice on navigating a commercial lockout, including the process of filing a TRO and a Petition for Writ of Re-entry to regain access to a business premises. We break down the statutory damages available under the Texas Property Code and how judges handle bond requirements during lease disputes. Finally, the duo rants about a recent court ruling on "boneless wings," debating whether marketing terms for chicken nuggets are deceptive or simply "fanciful" consumer branding.