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We are pleased to share that Chambers & Partners USA has honored Cowles Thompson for a third year in the category of Commerical Litigation - for the DFW and surrounding areas.

Cowles Thompson is pleased to welcome back to the firm, Scott R. Meyer, Of Counsel. Scott's primary practice areas include Commercial Litigation, Commercial and Business Law, and Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights.

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.

Landlords are not always entitled to an Administrative Claim for non-payment of rent in a bankruptcy. When a debtor in bankruptcy rejects a contract...it ends the contractual relationship with the non-debtor counterparty - who is then left with a claim for damages.

Second in a series; Claire James explains steps to address parental alienation as well as tools in the event of litigation.

Casey Erick points out the differences between Delaware law and Texas law - when it comes to fiduciary duties and modifications thereof - and the recent decision in the Primexx partnership dispute.

A recent Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision reiterates the need to prove the existence of a Trade Secret first.

In early 2026, a new stock exchange will launch in Dallas -- the Texas Stock Exchange LLC (TXSE). This is potentially revolutionary for the state of Texas, as it enters the trading market, up against the powerhouses of the renowned New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), among other smaller American stock exchanges.

At the recent Western Alliance Bank Class Action Law Forum, panelist Judges Gee and Bencivengo cautioned: extreme measures may bring society to the brink of absolute intolerance and potential increased violence.

What happens when you die...with a valid Willl? Reagan Wish explores what constitutes a "valid Will," and other considerations for planning and preservation of your estate or that of a loved one. First in a series.

UPDATE: FinCEN removes Beneficial Ownership Reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons, but also sets new deadlines for foreign companies.