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June 5, 2026
For the fifth consecutive year, Chambers & Partners USA has honored Cowles Thompson in the category of Commercial Litigation - for the DFW and surrounding areas.
By: Staff
July 15, 2026
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.
By: Staff
Category: Business Law
July 8, 2026
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.
By: Bill Siegel
Category: Bankruptcy
May 27, 2026
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.
By: Reagan Wish
Category: Estate Planning Wills and Probate, Family Law
May 12, 2026
Bill Siegel looks at a 2nd Circuit opinion and explains how a creditor might properly construct deal terms to prevent fraudulent conveyance.
By: Bill Siegel
Category: Bankruptcy, Business Law
April 24, 2026
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."
By: Claire James
Category: Family Law
April 14, 2026
There is a common misconception that a business entity itself is an asset of a marital estate. Reality is more nuanced, and the distinction between the business entity and its equity is essential to protecting your interests.
By: Lené Alley DeRudder
Category: Family Law, Corporate Law
April 13, 2026
In modern divorce litigation, digital evidence is central to events, and cell phones are often key witnesses. Claire James explains the digital footprint and divorce strategy.
By: Claire James
Category: Family Law
April 2, 2026
When asset values fluctuate and income feels less predictable, delaying a significant financial transition can feel safer. But delaying divorce based on uncertain economic conditions is not always the best strategy. Claire James explains.
By: Claire James
Category: Family Law
March 20, 2026
Bill Siegel explains In re Broadway Realty I Co. LLC - related to adequate assurance for lease assumption, guarantees, and the "Shopping Center Exception" in bankruptcy.
By: Bill Siegel
Category: Bankruptcy

