Back to School: A Divorced Parent’s Guide to a New School Year
Family Law attorney Jack Beesley explains divorced parents' rights regarding a child's schooling, including selection of school, access to school records, and information on school uniforms and supplies as well as school attendance.
Settlement Agreements Can Be Held Nondischargeable Debts in Bankruptcy
Prior to filing bankruptcy, a debtor settled an assault claim by agreeing to pay the victim/creditor in installments -- up to a point. Bill Siegel looks at Hilgartner v. Yagi (In re Hilgartner) and whether collection costs and interest are dischargeable
Massage Facility Franchisor Has No Liability to Sexual Assault Victim of Franchisee’s Employee – Texas Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court of Texas per curiam opinion reversed a Houston Fourteenth Court of Appeals decision in part - concerning a massage facility's franchisor and potential liability for alleged assault by the franchisee's employee.
Understanding Spoliation of Evidence in Construction Litigation – Part 2
Concluding a two-part series, Hunter Ralston explains the Texas Residential Construction Litigation Act (TRCLA) considerations, best practices for evidence preservation, and the importance of legal counsel.
The Insured vs. Insured Exclusion re: Officer and Director Liability
Insurance policy exclusions eliminate coverage for certain acts, property, types of damage, or locations. The Insured vs. Insured Exclusion excludes coverage for claims brought against Directors and Officers by other Directors & Officers for the same company.
What Happens When You Die…With a Copy of a Will?
What happens when you die...with a copy of a willl? Reagan Wish, in part two of her series on probate and wills, explains how to handle the process when only a copy of a loved one's original will is available.
Protecting Your Case: Understanding Spoliation of Evidence in Construction Litigation
When construction disputes arise, the evidence often tells the story. Hunter Ralston explains the importance of spoliation of evidence - and its applications in construction litigation.
Dram Shop Case: Supreme Court of Texas Affirms Summary Judgment for Restaurant; Addresses Sufficiency of Intoxication-Related Evidence
The Raoger Corporation opinion is instructive as a reminder of the evidentiary burden of proof placed on a plaintiff attempting to hold a commercial establishment liable for allegedly over-serving the patron plaintiff with alcohol.
Supreme Court of Texas Statistics for 2024
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.
Employers Should Review Vacation Policies – to Avoid “Mammoth” Payouts
A retiring California prison employee was paid more than $1 million in unused vacation benefits -- and he's not the only one owed similar benefits.
