Publications
Author(s): Richard Barrett-Cuetara, Steven MosesOct 20, 2008⋅ Arbitration, the Panacea for Justice in the Hospitality Industry or Nightmare on Elm Street?
Rick Barrett and Steven Moses have written an article for Lodging Hospitality Magazine, titled "Arbitration, the Panacea for Justice in the Hospitality Industry or Nightmare on Elm Street?", to be published in the January 2009 magazine. A PDF of this article will be available at a later date so please check back.
Attorneys:
• Richard Barrett-Cuetara
• Steven Moses
Practice Areas:
• Hospitality and Lodging
Author(s): J.F. (Jim) ChesterOct 10, 2008⋅ MetroPCS Sues Virgin Mobile Over Right to Alter Phones
In this article published by the Dallas Business Journal, Jim Chester comments on the law suit between MetroPCS and Virgin Mobile over a MetroPCS program that allows phones from Virgin and other carriers to be reconfigured to operate on the MetroPCS network.
Attorneys:
• J.F. (Jim) Chester
Practice Areas:
• Corporate and Business
Author(s): J.F. (Jim) ChesterSep 19, 2008⋅ Msg to carriers: Y R rates up?
In this article published by the Dallas Business Journal, Jim Chester says a Senate inquiry into rising rates for text messages could be aimed at benefiting consumers -- or could be political in nature.
Attorneys:
• J.F. (Jim) Chester
Practice Areas:
• Corporate and Business
Author(s): R. Michael NorthrupAug 15, 2008⋅ Employment Law Summaries -- April 2008
In Mike Northrup's monthly update on recent employment law decisions, he covers those opinions issued by state courts of appeal in April 2008, on issues including retaliation and breach of fiduciary duty.
Attorneys:
• R. Michael Northrup
Practice Areas:
• Appellate
• Labor and Employment
Author(s): R. Michael NorthrupJul 31, 2008⋅ Employment Law Summaries -- March 2008
Mike Northrup reviews decisions of Texas and Federal appellate courts in employment law cases, issued in March, 2008. The cases discuss such topics as non-compete agreements, waiver of immunity, Texas Whistleblower Act claims, and limitations questions.
Attorneys:
• R. Michael Northrup
Practice Areas:
• Appellate
• Labor and Employment
News
Nov 14, 2008⋅ Gaston speaks to Union Standard Insurance Company
On Nov. 14, 2008, Grant Gaston will speak to the Union Standard Insurance Company Workers' Compensation Group regarding "Avoiding Bad Faith for Workers' Compensation Claims"
Attorneys:
• Grant Gaston
Practice Areas:
• Negligence and Torts
• Workers' Compensation
Oct 17, 2008⋅ Appellate Practice Group creates a blog
The Appellate Practice Group has created a blog that provides useful information to civil appellate practitioners and to the public at large. Information relating to significant, cutting-edge appellate opinions from Texas appellate courts (inclusive of the Supreme Court of Texas) can be found on the blog. Also, U.S. Supreme Court opinions and Fifth Circuit opinions that have particular impact on Texas civil appellate practitioners are discussed. The blog includes notices about news and events that impact appellate practitioners, such as relevant continuing education seminars, proposed changes to the rules of appellate procedure, and meetings of appellate sections. It also includes links to useful resources for practitioners. Please visit the blog at: www.reverseandrender.com
Attorneys:
• Byron Henry
• R. Michael Northrup
• David Oliveros
Practice Areas:
• Appellate
Oct 15, 2008⋅ Grant Gaston serving as a Junior Achievement Volunteer
Grant Gaston is now serving asa Junior Achievement volunteer for the Birdwell Elementary in the Tyler Independent School District.
Attorneys:
• Grant Gaston
Practice Areas:
• Intellectual Property
• Negligence and Torts
• Workers' Compensation
Oct 9, 2008⋅ Jim Chester to Speak on Legal Aspects of International Business
On October 23rd, Jim Chester, Chair of the C&T International Business & Trade Practice group, will present a seminar entitled "Legal Aspects of International Trade" at the Fort Worth International Center. The event, directed toward small businesses and start-ups, is hosted by the TCCC's International Small Business Development Center.
Attorneys:
• J.F. (Jim) Chester
Practice Areas:
• Corporate and Business
• Intellectual Property
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• International Business and Trade
Oct 8, 2008⋅ Jim Chester to Speak on International Contracts for Supply Chain Mgmt. Group
On October 7th, Jim Chester, Chair of the C&T International Business & Trade Practice group, presented a seminar entitled "Same Animal-Different Breed: Comparing Domestic and International Contracts for the Sale of Goods" in Waco, Texas. The event is sponsored by the Waco chapter of the Institute of Supply Management (ISM).
Attorneys:
• J.F. (Jim) Chester
Practice Areas:
• Corporate and Business
• Intellectual Property
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• International Business and Trade