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Jonathan Spigel prepares Proportionate Responsibility paper
February 2010
Author(s):
Byron Henry, Jonathan Spigel
Jonathan Spigel, along with former Cowles & Thompson Senior Counsel Greg Lensing, prepared the discussion of the rules covering proportionate responsibility and settlement credits in Texas, the first two sections of the paper, which also include several quizzes to test your knowledge of the subject. The last section of the paper addresses Chapter 82 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, otherwise known as the product manufacturer's duty to indemnify "innocent" retailers, and recent cases interpreting this statute. New Cowles & Thompson Shareholder Byron Henry assisted with updating some of the cases in each section of the paper.
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Steve Spitzer newsletter: Probate Litigation Update - How Independent Are Executors?
January 2010
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Stephen Spitzer
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Jim Chester newsletter: Innovation & Trade Law Update - December 2009
January 2010
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Steve Spitzer newsletter: Probate Litigation Update - Trustee Removal Supreme Court Speaks
October 2009
Author(s):
Stephen Spitzer
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Jim Chester newsletter: Innovation & Trade Law Update - October 2009
October 2009
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Jonathan Spigel article: It's Good to Be an 'Innocent' Seller in Texas
October 2009
In the October 2009 Dallas Bar Association 'Headnotes' an article by Jonathan Spigel was featured in the Tort & Insurance Law section entitled "It's Good to Be an"Innocent" Seller in Texas. The article discussed Key Definitions, 'Innocent' Sellers, and Manufacturer's Duty.
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Steve Spitzer newsletter: Probate Litigation Update - Can the Executor be Removed? Supreme Court Speaks
September 2009
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Stephen Spitzer
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Jim Chester newsletter: Innovation & Trade Law Update - September 2009
September 2009
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Bill Siegel quoted in Dallas Business Journal article
August 2009
Bill Siegel was quoted in another Dallas Business Journal article entitled "VarTec founders seek end to suit - Mitchell's lavish lifestyle remains key issue" dated August 10, 2009.
In the article Bill states: "If Vartec funds were used for personal expenses, that's a breach of fiduciary duty." "That's what the court will look at."
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Steve Spitzer newsletter: Probate Litigation Update - Significant Probate Law Changes from the 2009 Legislature
August 2009
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Stephen Spitzer
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Jim Chester newsletter: Innovation & Trade Law Update - August 2009
August 2009
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Jim Chester article: Comparing Apples to Manzanas
August 2009
Jim Chester had an article published in the eSide Supply Management, July/August 2009 issue entitled "Comparing Apples to Manzanas" - "A Look at Domestic Versus International Contracts for the Sale of Goods". The highlights include: Choice of Law, Jurisdiction and Venue, Force Majeure, Shipping Terms, Payment, Translations, and Compliance With U.S. Laws.
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Bill Siegel quoted in Dallas Business Journal article
July 2009
Bill Siegel was quoted In a Dallas Business Journal article entitled "SBA to take control of fund that owes money" dated May 22, 2009
http://dallas.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2009/05/25/story7.html
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Bill Siegel quoted in Dallas Business Journal article
July 2009
Bill Siegel was quoted in a Dallas Business Journal article entitled "Superior Air Parts auction likely to focus on equity" dated July 28, 2009.
In the article Bill states "The money used to buy the stock will be used to repay the claims in the plan of reorganization. That's not as common" as auctioning off the assets of a business.
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Jim Chester newsletter: Innovation & Trade Law Update - July 2009
July 2009
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Steve Spitzer quoted in Baltimore Sun regarding Michael Jackson will disputes
July 2009
Author(s):
Stephen Spitzer
Steve Spitzer was quoted on the Baltimore Sun website entitled "All the Right Moves". This article is about Michael Jackson's estate and all of the right things he did to plan for end-of-life.
Too often people don't get around to making a will. "The problem is there is no April 15 deadline to make sure you do it like with your tax return," says Steve Spitzer, a Texas probate lawyer. "People don't like to think about dying."
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http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/money/bal-bz.ml.ambrose12jul12,0,6367629.story
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Steve Spitzer newsletter: Probate Litigation Update - The Michael Jackson Estate: Lessons Learned
July 2009
Author(s):
Stephen Spitzer
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Jim Chester article: Protect IP Against Counterfeiters in the U.S. and Abroad
June 2009
The July 2009 issue of HEADNOTES, published by the Dallas Bar, included Jim Chester’s article “Protect IP Against Counterfeiters in the U.S. and Abroad”. The highlights include, Identify Assets, Secure IP Rights, and Police & Enforce IP Rights.
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Steve Spitzer newsletter: Probate Litigation Update - 2009 Texas Legislature
June 2009
Author(s):
Stephen Spitzer
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Jim Chester quoted in E Commerce Times
March 2009
On March 24, 2009, Jim Chester was quoted in the E Commerce Times article entitled "YouTube Filled With Sounds of Silence".
Click here to read the entire article from the E Commerce Times web site:
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/66608.html
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Jim Chester commentary: Businesses Can Use PRO-IP to Target Counterfeiters
February 2009
Jim Chester, Shareholder and Chair of the Firm's Intellectual Property and International Trade Law Sections, commentary, “Businesses Can Use PRO-IP to Target Counterfeiters,” was published in the Feb. 2, 2009, edition of the Texas Lawyer.
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Drew Bagot Quoted in Dallas Business Journal
January 2009
In the January 30, 2009 issue of the Dallas Business Journal, Drew Bagot was quoted in an article regarding "Higginbotham & Associates acquires Sun Belt Insurance".
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Jim Chester newsletter: Innovation & Trade Law Update - January 2009
January 2009
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Barrett & Moses article: Arbitration: Panacea or Nightmare?
January 2009
Author(s):
Richard Barrett-Cuetara, Steven Moses
In the January 2009 issue of the Lodging Hospitality Magazine, Rick Barrett and Steven Moses co-wrote an article entitled, "Arbitration: Panacea or Nightmare?"
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Jim Chester article: Protecting Intellectual Property 101
December 2008
The November/December 2008 edition of eSide Supply Management Vol. 1, No. 6 published Jim Chester's article "Protecting Intellectual Property 101." The highlights include, Brands and Logos - Trademark Issues; Artistic Works - Copyright; Inventions - Patent and Trade Secrets; and How to Protect Your Organization's IP.
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Innovation & Trade Law Update - Nov 2008
November 2008
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Innovation & Trade Law Update - Oct 08
October 2008
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MetroPCS Sues Virgin Mobile Over Right to Alter Phones
October 2008
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.
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Msg to carriers: Y R rates up?
September 2008
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.
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Innovation & Trade Law Update - Sept 08
September 2008
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Employment Law Summaries -- April 2008
August 2008
Author(s):
R. Michael Northrup
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.
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Employment Law Summaries -- March 2008
July 2008
Author(s):
R. Michael Northrup
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.
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Employment Law Summaries -- February 2008
July 2008
Author(s):
R. Michael Northrup
In Mike Northrup's monthly installment reviewing selected opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court, Fifth Circuit, and state appellate courts, he covers cases involving such issues as the ADEA, ERISA, free speech and qualified immunity, exhaustion of remedies, defamation and age discrimination, and more.
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Civil Opinion Summaries -- March 2008
July 2008
Author(s):
Byron Henry
Byron Henry compiled these summaries of civil court opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court and various Texas Courts of Appeal during the month of March 2008. Thirty-four cases are discussed, on topics including products liability, specific performance, expert reports, consolidation, mandamus, service of process, admissibility of business records, statute of frauds, dominant and personal jurisdiction, arbitration, judicial admissions, and more.
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Texas Lending Law Summaries -- July 2008
July 2008
Mark Cronenwett and Lindsay Stansberry prepared this summary of important case law summaries relating to lending law and home equity loans in Texas. The cases discuss issues such as cure loans, limitations on foreclosure actions, usury, and compulsory counterclaims, among others.
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An Alternative to the Increasingly Unfriendly Skies
June 2008
Author(s):
Gregory Carboy
Greg Carboy's article, which appeared in the June 2008 issue of For the Defense, discusses ways to assist your clients in developing plans to minimize their civil, regulatory, or overall risk.
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Employment Law Summaries -- January 2008
April 2008
Author(s):
R. Michael Northrup
Mike Northrup reviews summaries of employment law cases decided by Texas state and federal appellate courts in January 2008. Topics discussed include ERISA, Title VII, hostile work environment, trade secrets, and age discrimination.
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Proportionate Responsibility, Settlement Credits and Other Fun Stuff
March 2008
Author(s):
Jonathan Spigel
Jonathan Spigel, along with former Cowles & Thompson Senior Counsel Greg Lensing, prepared this discussion of the rules covering proportionate responsibility and settlement credits in Texas, along with several quizzes to test your knowledge of the subject.
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Livestock Owner Liability
March 2008
Author(s):
Stephen Spitzer
Steve Spitzer has updated his article outlining legal issues for livestock owners.
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Settlements & Releases
March 2008
Author(s):
Stephen Spitzer
Steve Spitzer discusses issues to consider when drafting settlement agreements and releases, including liens, physician's bills, court approval for minors, and more.
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