FinCEN Permanently Exempts U.S. Companies from BOI Reporting
What small businesses and owners need to know about the August 2026 final rule. As of August 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) [...]
The Ordinary Course of Business Defense in a Bankruptcy Preference Action
In bankruptcies, a debtor or trustee may claw back legitimate payments the debtor made to its creditors within 90 days prior to filing of bankruptcy. In general terms, a [...]
Best Lawyers® 2027 Honors 11 Cowles Thompson Attorneys
Best Lawyers® recently selected 10 Cowles Thompson attorneys for inclusion to its list of 2026 Best Lawyers in America®. and named Helen Emerson to the 2026 list of “Ones To Watch.”
State Law Can’t Terminate General Partner’s Management Right
Generally speaking, partnership agreements provide and state laws provide for the removal of a general partner’s management rights when a general partner files bankruptcy. But, what happens when the general partner files bankruptcy and such management rights become property of the estate?
Live from Dallas: The Texas Stock Exchange
The Texas Stock Exchange moved from concept to reality following its June 27, 2026 Final Confidence Test and July 10, 2026 launch of phased trading. What to watch for in late 2026 and into the coming year.
Commercial Tenant Rights When The Landlord Files Bankruptcy
When a commercial landlord files bankruptcy, what are the rights of a tenant? Bill Siegel explains where the tenant must continue to perform, the choices a tenant may have, and what happens when the lease is assumed and/or assigned to a third party.
Chambers USA 2026 Honors Cowles Thompson – Commercial Litigation
For the fifth consecutive year, Chambers & Partners USA has honored Cowles Thompson in the category of Commercial Litigation - for the DFW and surrounding areas.
What Happens When You Die…With Multiple Copies of a Will?
What are the repercussions of having multiple Wills at the time of death, and the process of bringing a Will to probate when it is one of several versions? In the fifth and final article in the "What Happens When You Die...?" series, Reagan Wish navigates the multi-Will scenario.
How to Structure a Deal and Avoid a Fraudulent Conveyance
Bill Siegel looks at a 2nd Circuit opinion and explains how a creditor might properly construct deal terms to prevent fraudulent conveyance.
Untangling a Lifetime: The Unique Challenges of Gray Divorce
For many couples, divorce later in life does not come after years of visible conflict. It follows a quieter realization, after children are grown and careers are established or winding down, that the marriage no longer works. Careful planning is important for "Gray Divorce."
