Whistleblower Act Clarified by Texas Supreme Court
In University of Houston versus Stephen Barth, the Texas Supreme Court clarified that for someone to come under the protection fo the state Whistleblower Act, he must report a violation of the law to...
View ArticleThe New Texas Trade Secret Act
Forget everything you know about Texas trade secret law. On September 1, 2013, the Uniform Trade Secret Act comes to town. Some would say that it’s about time – Texas is the 48th State to adopt the...
View ArticleTexas – Immediate Probate Actions
“He died with his boots on.” Admirable, but he left the rest of us to deal with his assets and debts. Where to start? First, we want to find his will and any burial instructions. Since he didn’t...
View ArticleTeens Drinking – When are Parents Liable?
It is so tempting to be the cool parent. The one who has the party at her house for the teens and thoughtfully gathers up the keys so the kids who are drinking will not be tempted to drive home. Which...
View ArticleIntentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
There is, ostensibly, a claim of action available in Texas that is called “Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress.” It is a tort, meaning that it isn’t defined by a statute and isn’t a subject of...
View ArticleWhy You Need A Lawyer
Let’s be honest here – for some types of matters, you just don’t need a lawyer. Simple divorces. If you are a heterosexual married couple and don’t have kids or property, then you can file and finalize...
View ArticleThe “A” Word
Beware the “A” word. You see it in contracts and trusts everywhere. Arbitration. Judges love arbitration, because it kicks the lawsuit out of their court. Instead, the parties are forced to pay...
View ArticleWhen Wills Collide
Will Contests aren’t always ugly, drawn-out fights between greedy family members. Sometimes they are ugly, drawn-out fights between greedy charitable organizations. They can even be ugly, drawn-out...
View ArticleBuckle Up or Pay The Consequences: Personal Injury
The Texas Supreme Court reminded everyone to “buckle up” or pay the consequences in a recent opinion. At issue was the question about whether the injured party’s non-use of a seat belt could be...
View ArticleThe Value of the Difference
A good lawyer thinks long-term. They realize the decisions they make in a case today may have implications for their clients for years to come. This is especially true in family law. A bad lawyer is...
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