Texas Estate Planning and Your Digital Assets
How does a fiduciary access the digital assets of a person if the person has not divulged the assets or the means to access the assets such as via passwords?
Fathers’ Rights: Living Close to Your Ex to Benefit from the Texas Family Code’s Expanded Standard Possession Order
Jack Beesley outlines father's rights in relation to the Texas Family Code’s expanded Standard Possession Order .
The “Notwithstanding” Clause May Not Control
What effect does the "notwithstanding" clause in an agreement have over a specific provision of a contract?
Fifth Circuit Expands Employer Liability for Sexual Harassment/Hostile Work Environment in Private Nude Video Case
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a summary judgment in favor of the City of Houston on a firefighter’s claim for sexual harassment/hostile work environment.
Jury Selection in Litigation: Preparing for Voir Dire, Identifying Bias, and Leveraging Strikes
Commercial Litigation attorney Casey Erick recently presented a CLE on Jury Selection - including the elements of preparing for voir dire and getting to know prospective jurors.
Cowles Thompson Secures a Reversal of Summary Judgment Involving the Rescission of Agreement to Purchase a Membership Interest in LLC
Cowles Thompson secures a reversal of a Summary Judgment in a matter involving the rescission of a membership interest in an LLC.
Fort Worth Court of Appeals and Electronic Case Citations
Appellate attorney Mike Northrup discusses the Fort Worth Court of Appeals and citation to electronic case reports.
If Bankruptcy Occurs on the Eve of Trial, Is There Cause to Modify the Stay?
Bill Siegel looks at Ornagevale LLC - and whether a debtor who filed bankruptcy on the eve of trial had a commercial lease that had terminated or could be assumed, and whether cause existed to lift or modify the stay.
Cowles Thompson Achieves Total Victory in DOL Matter
Employment Law attorney Brian Farrington achieved a total victory for 10 clients in a Department of Labor matter involving potential debarments from the H-2B program.
Cowles Thompson Successful in Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award
Cowles Thompson obtained recognition and enforcement of a foreign arbitral award under the Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards.
