Publications
Author(s): J.F. (Jim) ChesterNov 24, 2008⋅ Innovation & Trade Law Update - Nov 2008
Attorneys:
• J.F. (Jim) Chester
Practice Areas:
• Intellectual Property
• International Business and Trade
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 15, 2008⋅ Innovation & Trade Law Update - Oct 08
Attorneys:
• J.F. (Jim) Chester
Practice Areas:
• Intellectual Property
• International Business and Trade
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
News
Nov 24, 2008⋅ Bill Siegel on Fox 4 KDFW regarding Citigroup funding
Bill Siegel, Chair of the Firm's Bankruptcy Section interviewed by Fox 4 KDFW's Shaun Rabb regarding the Citigroup funding. Click on the link below to go to the video interview: http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Business/Detail?contentId=7937758&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=4.1.1
Attorneys:
• William Siegel
Practice Areas:
• Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
• Financial Institutions
Nov 20, 2008⋅ Bill Siegel on Fox 4 KDFW discussing automaker bailout
www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail Click on the link above to see the story by Shaun Rabb of Fox 4 KDFW Auto Dealerships Discuss Bailout November 20, 2008 Bill Siegel, head of our firm’s bankruptcy group appeared on Fox News in a story relating to the possible bailout of the automakers. Our firm’s bankruptcy group works with companies to try and avoid bankruptcy, handle creditor issues when vendors, suppliers and customers are filing bankruptcy and general advice on navigating these tough economic times.
Attorneys:
• William Siegel
Practice Areas:
• Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
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