Bernie Sanders Proposes 32-Hour Workweek, and Daily Overtime
Employment Law attorney Brian Farrington, who previously worked at the Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division, explains the 32-Hour Workweek Act - introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders.
Sitting on the Sidelines During a Bankruptcy Can Result in Catastrophic Consequences
Bill Siegel discusses the Fifth Circuit holding in Raymond James v. Jalbert (In re: German Pellets La., LLC) - and the consequences for a creditor who opts to "sit on the sidelines" of a bankruptcy.
2023 Statistics for the Supreme Court of Texas are Here
Every Spring, Appellate attorney Mike Northrup provides his statistical analysis of the Supreme Court of Texas for the prior year. Here are his findings for 2023.
Child Custody Basics in Texas
Family Law attorney Claire James outlines the essential basics of child custody in Texas, including explaining the differences between conservatorship and possession.
Julie Aguilar and Helen Emerson Named to the 2024 List of Rising Stars
Shareholders Julie Aguilar and Helen Emerson named to the 2024 list of "Rising Stars."
Mike Northrup Successfully Defends a District Court Ruling in an Inverse Condemnation Lawsuit
Appellate attorney Mike Northrup successfully defended a district court ruling in an inverse condemnation lawsuit involving the impact of city street improvements on access to a parking lot.
New California Law Potentially Impacts Other States’ Non-Compete Agreements
California has updated its non-competition law to give employees more freedom to work with competitors. This means that any agreements that restrict someone from working with a competitor in California are now invalid, except in limited cases.
Cowles Thompson Obtains Take-Nothing Summary Judgment in Wrongful Death Suit
Cowles Thompson obtained a take-nothing Summary Judgment in a wrongful death lawsuit for our client - a major retailer.
Casey Erick Achieves Board Certification in Civil Trial Law
Casey Erick received Board Certification in Civil Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Bankruptcy Court’s Treatment of Defaults in Executory Contracts
Bill Siegel discusses Hawkeye Entertainment and executory contracts in situations where a lease relates to a bankruptcy.
