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Sim Israeloff Successful in Motion to Declare Opposing Plaintiffs as Vexatious Litigants
Cowles Thompson Shareholder Sim Israeloff recently won a motion to declare the opposing plaintiffs “vexatious litigants” under Chapter 11 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code (TCPRC). [...]
Some Debts Are Not Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
It’s a common misconception that if someone files bankruptcy, all claims against them will be discharged leaving few assets to be split between creditors. In fact, several kinds [...]
Absurdity Doctrine Disfavored by the Courts
The Fifth Circuit and the Texas Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the high bar that must be met to find that the plain language of a statute violates the absurdity [...]
How Attorney Immunity Protects Clients
Clients expect their attorneys to zealously represent them. To do so, lawyers must be free from concerns that others who are not their clients will second-guess them or sue [...]
Reducing Supersedeas Bonds
Back in 1985, a Texas jury awarded Pennzoil a record $10.53 billion against Texaco in a dispute over their battle to buy Getty Oil Co. Texaco appealed, but in [...]
Dealing with a Vexatious Litigant
Texas courts are open to everyone. It normally costs around $400 in fees and other charges to file a lawsuit. But a person who can’t afford it can [...]