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Texas Injury Law Blog

Covers the rights of individuals injured in accidents. Published by the Fears Nachawati Law Firm.

http://www.txinjuryblog.com/

May 12
Wrongful Death Statute May Protect Motorcycle Victim's Rights, Family

Wrongful Death Statute May Protect Motorcycle Victim's Rights, Family

In Dallas County, a female motorcyclist was killed two weeks ago when a car slammed into the back of her motorcycle. Travelling on I-20 at high speed, the accident happened quickly and, tragically, with lethal finality. In response to…
May 12
Comparative Negligence Shields Passengers from Harsh Effects of Tort Law

Comparative Negligence Shields Passengers from Harsh Effects of Tort Law

Traditional tort law followed the principle of contributory negligence. Based on the idea that a victim should not be allowed to recover if he participated in the cause of his injury, the old rule of contributory negligence was coldly logical…
May 7
The Future: An Important Consideration in Litigation about the Past

The Future: An Important Consideration in Litigation about the Past

Lawsuits tend to focus on the past: who did what to whom. In addition to placing blame on the irresponsible party, however, personal injury lawsuits are also about the future. They ask questions about what might have been. In fact, although…

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Observations on developments in law, business, medicine, culture, sports, and other matters of general interest to the Houston business, professional, and academic communities. Published by Houston attorney Tom Kirkendall.

http://blog.kir.com/

May 17
The City By the Bay

The City By the Bay
May 16
Houston’s Main Street Treasure

Houston’s Main Street Treasure
May 15
“How do you explain THAT on your résumé?”

“How do you explain THAT on your résumé?”

Rank this Week: 110

Lex Scripta

From the Dallas Association of Law Librarians.

http://dallnet.blogspot.com/

May 14
Bloomberg and privacy breach

Bloomberg and privacy breach

I've seen a lot of buzz about Bloomberg terminals and reporters seeing customer information. Jean O'Grady has a good summary of the issue at http://deweybstrategic.blogspot.com/2013/05/bloomberg-law-not-impacted-by-bloomberg.html, and goes on…
May 8
RSS reader

RSS reader

I am going to be testing out two possible replacements for Google Reader for my RSS feed browsing. Both will ask for permission to access your Google account to pull in your current list of feeds, then import it into their system.The first,…
Apr 26
Copyright reform?

Copyright reform?

Article from Ars Technica web site with proposals for copyright reform. http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/04/five-ways-congress-should-improve-the-copyright-system/Suggested improvements:Bring proportionality back to copyright…

Rank this Week: 123

Grits for Breakfast

Covers the political, economic and social consequences of crime, punishment and justice in the Lone Star State. By Scott Henson.

http://gritsforbreakfast.blogspot.com/

May 16
Budget writers delete fusion-center funding from state budget

Budget writers delete fusion-center funding from state budget

Good news: State budget writers eliminated funding for the Department of Public Safety's "fusion center," reported Brenda Bell at the Austin Statesman ("Budget conferees vote not to fund fusion center," May 14), which would make Texas the…
May 15
Inch by inch

Inch by inch

"You don't lose your freedom a mile at a time, you lose it an inch at a time."- State Rep. Harold Dutton, speaking today from the Texas House floor
May 15
Winding down: Handful of reform bills still viable in waning days of Lege

Winding down: Handful of reform bills still viable in waning days of Lege

The 83rd Texas Legislature is winding down and there are a handful good criminal justice bills that still have potential to pass this session. The other day Grits had identified five good senate bills which had received unanimous committee…

Rank this Week: 149

Children and the Law

By the Center for Children, Law & Policy at the University of Houston Law Center.

http://childrenandthelawblog.com/

May 17
Conference: Lunch with the Mayor & Breakout Session

Conference: Lunch with the Mayor & Breakout Session

Over lunch, Mayor Annise Parker told the audience touching personal stories of her own children adopted out of foster care. We are now enjoying 7 amazing breakout sessions over 3 hours. Only 2 more hours until the conference concludes!…
May 17
Last Day of Conference Begins with Frankie Guzman’s Story

Last Day of Conference Begins with Frankie Guzman’s Story

Frankie Guzman, a Soros Fellow at the National Center for Youth Law, starts off this morning’s session with his life story of overcoming years in juvenile prison in California and later attending Berkeley and UCLA Law. Most…
May 17
Friday’s Children and the Law News Roundup

Friday’s Children and the Law News Roundup

Los Angeles School Board Cracks Down on Suspensions for Minor Infractions, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange Amid a deepening debate over appropriate school discipline, board members of the nation’s second largest school district…

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Cordell Parvin Blog

Covers career development, client development, and lawyer marketing.

http://www.cordellblog.com

May 17
Crouch, Touch, Set: Litigating Like a Rugby Player

Crouch, Touch, Set: Litigating Like a Rugby Player

I grew up playing team sports. I believe that experience taught me a lot about winning, losing, practicing, working as a team and more. I enjoy coaching many lawyers who play sports. Many are still playing. Recently I had a coaching session…
May 16
May I Offer a Different Perspective?

May I Offer a Different Perspective?

That is a hard question to ask clients who always have an opinion on how things should be done, and a hard question to ask your more senior colleague who is working on project with you. They will typically say yes, but watch their body…
May 15
Who Just Might Be the Most Important Person in Your Office?

Who Just Might Be the Most Important Person in Your Office?

Who is the first person a visitor sees when they enter your office? Believe it or not, that person sets the tone for the rest of the visit. Your clients will either feel special or they will feel nothing. I would like to share a story with…

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Stock Broker Fraud Blog

Covers broker fraud, investor fraud, marketing timing, and securities fraud. By Shepherd Smith & Edwards.

http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com/

May 14
Two Men Sentenced in Texas Securities Case Involving $30 Million Promissory Note Fraud that Bilked Investors Via Ponzi Scam

Two Men Sentenced in Texas Securities Case Involving $30 Million Promissory Note Fraud that Bilked Investors Via Ponzi Scam

In Harris County state District Court, two men have received prison terms of a decade each for running a Texas Ponzi scam that involved life insurance policy death benefits. Gregory F. Jablonski and Howard Glen Judah are accused of…
May 11
Wells Fargo Settles Securities Lawsuit Over Medical Capital Holdings Ponzi Scam for $105M

Wells Fargo Settles Securities Lawsuit Over Medical Capital Holdings Ponzi Scam for $105M

Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) has consented to pay $105M to investors of the now failed Medical Capital Holdings Inc. The bank had served as trustee for Medical Capital securities. The medical receivables financing company got about $2.2…
May 10
$500M MBS Settlement Reached Between Countrywide and Investor

$500M MBS Settlement Reached Between Countrywide and Investor

Class action securities plaintiffs, led by the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, have settled their mortgage-backed securities lawsuit against Countrywide for $500 million. This is the largest federal class action MBS securities case…

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Bank Lawyer's Blog

Covers accounting/auditing, commercial lending, credit unions, electronic banking, privacy, RESPA and stocks. By Kevin Funnell.

http://www.banklawyersblog.com/3_bank_lawyers/

May 15
There Ain't No "There," There

There Ain't No "There," There

Last week, an article by Andy Peters in the American Banker hit a nerve. It profiled a California bank that had tried to make small dollar loans work as an alternative to payday lending, but had decided to give up...
May 14
Waters Attacked By Sudden Fit Of Reason

Waters Attacked By Sudden Fit Of Reason

This past weekend, The New York Times set out to rehabilitate in the minds of community bankers the image of a woman whose performance in a congressional hearing was once described by The Atlantic's Megan McArdle as "like watching…
May 12
Camden Fine Fires Off A Fine Salvo

Camden Fine Fires Off A Fine Salvo

In recent opinion piece for Bloomberg News, ICBA CEO Camden Fine was in fine fettle, ranting about his favorite topic: new regulatory burdens are strangling community while the largest banks are doing just fine, thank you very much. Among…

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Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and debt management. By Allmand Law.

http://allmandlaw.com/bankruptcy-blog

May 17
Michigan Man Could Face 20 Years in Prison as He Admits Hiding Assets in Bankruptcy

Michigan Man Could Face 20 Years in Prison as He Admits Hiding Assets in Bankruptcy

A Michigan man may face more than 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty recently to charges related to money laundering and bankruptcy fraud. Adrian Hassan Tageddine, 42, of Dearborn Heights, admitted to authorities he hid…
May 16
Today In Bankruptcy – 05-16-2013

Today In Bankruptcy – 05-16-2013

Bringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for May 16, 2013 Casino commission OKs Revel’s bankruptcy plan David Oreck Talks Bankruptcy And Book Cancer…
May 16
How Do You Know If You Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

How Do You Know If You Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy eliminates unsecured debt such as medical bills, credit card debt, and payday loans. In order to understand whether you qualify is by reviewing your eligibility factors. The most effective way to learn if you…

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Disputing

Discusses articles, court cases, legislation, and news relating to alternative dispute resolution with particular focus on Texas. By Karl Bayer, Victoria VanBuren, and Holly Hayes.

http://www.karlbayer.com/blog

May 16
26th Annual Technology Law Conference: May 23-24, 2013

26th Annual Technology Law Conference: May 23-24, 2013

Mark your calendars! Disputing’s own Karl Bayer will be presenting on the mediation of technology disputes at the University of Texas’ 26th Annual Technology Law Conference. The conference will be held next Thursday and Friday…
May 15
Operation Arbitration: Privatizing Medical Malpractice Claim

Operation Arbitration: Privatizing Medical Malpractice Claim

Myriam E. Gilles, Professor of Law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law has authored an interesting article entitled, Operation Arbitration: Privatizing Medical Malpractice Claims, Theoretical Inquiries in Law (Forthcoming); Cardozo Legal…
May 14
El Paso Appeals Court Upholds Arbitral Award Despite Alleged Arbitrator Error

El Paso Appeals Court Upholds Arbitral Award Despite Alleged Arbitrator Error

Texas’ El Paso Court of Appeals has confirmed an arbitral award despite an arbitrator’s alleged failure to comply with American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) rules. In Corrections Products Co., Ltd. v. Gaiser…

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Eastern District of Texas Federal…

Eastern District of Texas Federal Court Practice

Devoted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, with special emphasis on patent litigation. By Michael C. Smith.

http://mcsmith.blogs.com/eastern_district_of_texas/

May 17
Motion to Reduce Damages Award in Judgment Following Appeal Denied

Motion to Reduce Damages Award in Judgment Following Appeal Denied

Retractable Technologies v. Becton, Dickinson & Co., 2:07cv250 (5/13/13) Judge: Roy Payne Holding: Motion to Conform Judgment to Federal Circuit Mandate DENIED Interesting procedural situation here. Verdict of infringement by two products…
May 9
Motion to Compel Granted; Court Observations on How 30(b)(6) Depositions Work

Motion to Compel Granted; Court Observations on How 30(b)(6) Depositions Work

Collins v. Nissan N.A., 2:11cv428 (5/9/13) Judge: Rodney Gilstrap Holding: Motion to Compel GRANTED I remember when Collins v. Nissan meant a product liability case. Not anymore. Plaintiff sought an order in this patent case: (1) preventing…
May 9
State Bar of Texas President-elect Runoff - Please Support Trey Apffel

State Bar of Texas President-elect Runoff - Please Support Trey Apffel

I don't know whether weblog readers in Texas vote in State Bar elections - but if you don't, you need to make a big exception this year and get out and vote. Here's how and why:: How to Vote First...

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Endangered Species Law & Policy

Covers listing decisions, critical habitats and endangered species litigation. By Nossaman LLP.

http://www.endangeredspecieslawandpolicy.com/

May 16
Idaho Enacts Law Declaring the State has Primacy over Resident Fish and Wildlife

Idaho Enacts Law Declaring the State has Primacy over Resident Fish and Wildlife

The State of Idaho enacted a law (pdf) this spring asserting that the State has “primacy over the management of fish and wildlife.” The law was introduced as Senate Bill 1061 and signed into law by Governor Butch Otter on March…
May 15
National Research Council Recommends a Unified Approach to Assessing Risks to Endangered Species from Pesticide

National Research Council Recommends a Unified Approach to Assessing Risks to Endangered Species from Pesticide

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for registering pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). As part of this process, the EPA must ensure that the use of the pesticide will not…
May 13
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Limited Exception to Endangered Species Act Protections for Lesser Prairie-Chicken

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Limited Exception to Endangered Species Act Protections for Lesser Prairie-Chicken

On May 6, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposed (pdf) a limited exception to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections currently being considered for the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus). The…

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San Antonio Employment Law Blog

Discuss labor and employment law issues for the San Antonio, Texas community. By Thomas J. Crane.

http://www.sanantonioemploymentlawblog.com/

May 16
Massive Lawsuit Against Bloggers is Reined In

Massive Lawsuit Against Bloggers is Reined In

Joseph Rakofsky sued some 74 people, who had the temerity to criticize him on the internet and other places. I previously wrote about his lawsuit against everybody here. He filed suit in the state of New York against everyone from…
May 15
To Be Or Not To Be An Independent Contractor

To Be Or Not To Be An Independent Contractor

A frequent question arises regarding when an employee is an independent contractor and when is he just a regular employee. Many employers have moved to using independent contractors instead of employees. The status…
May 14
Texas Supreme Court Narrows WhistleBlower Protection

Texas Supreme Court Narrows WhistleBlower Protection

In a recent opinion, the Texas Supreme Court clarified one key aspect of whistle blower complaints. The Texas Whistleblower statute applies to government employees only. See Tex. Govt.C. Sec. 554.001, et seq. The statute…

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Notations on Non-Profits

Covers legal issues affecting non-profits. By Erin McClarty.

http://www.notationsonnonprofits.com/

May 6
Nonprofit Data Collection and Use: Could This Become A Legal Obligation One Day?

Nonprofit Data Collection and Use: Could This Become A Legal Obligation One Day?

Like me, you all have probably noticed a big increase in the number of conversations on data measurement, collection and use by nonprofits. Personally, the more I’ve read about it the more I start to wonder if we’ll see…
Apr 20
Two Texas Events Nonprofits Should Look At

Two Texas Events Nonprofits Should Look At

There are two Texas events coming up that nonprofits will want to take note of: RISE Week Austin: Every year RISE Week Austin crowdsources experts from around the country to host sessions on all kinds of topics (funding, grants, business…
Mar 11
Attend a Non-profit Governance Discussion on 03/28 at the Houston Arts Alliance

Attend a Non-profit Governance Discussion on 03/28 at the Houston Arts Alliance

For those in the Greater Houston, or surrounding areas, I’ll be leading a discussion on nonprofit governance titled “Nonprofit Governance: What It Is And What Is Expected” on 03/28 at the Houston Arts Alliance. I’ll go…

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Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer…

Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers medical licensing, medical malpractice and nursing home abuse. By Dr. Shezad Malik Law Firm.

http://www.dallasfortworthinjurylawyer.com/

May 15
Texas DePuy Attorney Warns About Pinnacle Hip Lawsuit

Texas DePuy Attorney Warns About Pinnacle Hip Lawsuit

According to experts, Johnson & Johnson, the parent company of DePuy Orthopaedics, is facing more than 4,000 lawsuits over the DePuy Pinnacle hip device. The 4,000 plus plaintiffs, allege that the DePuy Pinnacle metal-on-metal design is…
May 14
Bard Avaulta Vaginal Mesh Heading to June 2013 Trial

Bard Avaulta Vaginal Mesh Heading to June 2013 Trial

The first of four separate federal trials involving problems with Bard Avaulta mesh will begin in June 2013. U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin ordered that the first four Bard Avaulta lawsuits in the federal MDL will be tried…
May 13
Byetta, Januvia & Victoza Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Byetta, Januvia & Victoza Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Recent medical research suggests that certain type 2 diabetic medications, known as Incretin Mimetics, including Januvia, Janumet, Byetta, Bydureon and Victoza, are potentially linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer side effects…

Rank this Week: 578

Texas Immigration Lawyer Blog

Provides news and opinions on immigration law and policy. By Susan I. Nelson.

http://www.centeximmigration.com/

May 14
Groups Call for Deportation Suspension for Immigrants Affected by Overhaul

Groups Call for Deportation Suspension for Immigrants Affected by Overhaul

New York Times by Julie Preston Labor, Latino and immigrant advocate groups called on President Obama on Monday to suspend deportations of illegal immigrants who could be eligible for a pathway to citizenship under a bipartisan bill to…
Apr 18
Hoping our friends and clients from West are okay

Hoping our friends and clients from West are okay

Waco Tribune-Herald
Apr 17
AILA’s 8 Points from the Senate Immigration Bill

AILA’s 8 Points from the Senate Immigration Bill

From American Immigration Lawyers Association: Yesterday, the bipartisan group of senators known as the "Gang of Eight" introduced S. 744, the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act."…

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Texas Construction Accident Blog

Covers Texas construction accidents and workplace safety. By E. Michael Grossman.

http://www.texas-construction-accident-attorney.com

Nov 15
Fort Worth, TX Workers Injured by Falling Awning at Abandoned Store

Fort Worth, TX Workers Injured by Falling Awning at Abandoned Store

Two workers were injured in Fort Worth, TX by a falling awning on November 14, 2012. The workers were attempting to remove the awning as part of a renovation project for Gateway Church at an abandoned grocery store. The men sustained nonfatal…
Nov 12
John Goode Killed At Stephen F. Austin University After Tree-Cutting Accident

John Goode Killed At Stephen F. Austin University After Tree-Cutting Accident

According to local news reports, 39-year old John Goode, an employee of Drewery Tree Service’s tree cutting business, was killed on November 9, 2012 after a work accident. Goode was trimming trees at Stephen F. Austin University and was at…
Nov 8
Amarillo, TX Mechanic Injured After 18-Wheeler Falls On Him

Amarillo, TX Mechanic Injured After 18-Wheeler Falls On Him

Amarillo, TX news reports said that a 28-year old mechanic, who was not named, was injured on November 7, 2012 at a local garage after the 18-wheeler that he working underneath fell on top of him. The mechanic reportedly sustained critical,…

Rank this Week: 599

Oil and Gas Lawyer Blog

Covers oil, gas and mineral law topics, including pooling, surface damages, lessor's remedies and lease bonuses. By John McFarland.

http://www.oilandgaslawyerblog.com/

May 13
Shale Reserves - Revolution or Ponzi Scheme?

Shale Reserves - Revolution or Ponzi Scheme?

A study written by J. David Hughes and published in February by the Post Carbon Institute claims that shale gas reserves are vastly overstated. "Drill Baby Drill - Can Unconventional Fuels Usher In a New Era of Energy Abundance?" A…
May 6
Oil Pipeline Bill Dead in Texas Legislature?

Oil Pipeline Bill Dead in Texas Legislature?

The pipeline industry bill intended to "fix" the issues raised by Texas Rice Land Partners v. Denbury Pipeline, appears to be dead in the Texas legislature. The issue: requiring pipelines that assert the power of eminent domain to prove that…
Apr 29
Decoupling Oil and Ga

Decoupling Oil and Ga

A recent editorial in the Houston Chronicle makes a good point: we should no longer think of "oil and gas" together. Their paths have diverged, at least in the US. The prices of oil and gas used to be roughly equivalent, based on their energy…

Rank this Week: 685

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Press…

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Press Center

Covers border issues, disaster relief, immigration and housing.

http://trla.wordpress.com

May 17
El Paso Times – Military, vets can access legal service

El Paso Times – Military, vets can access legal service

There are many resources available to active servicemembers and veterans. The El Paso legal community continues to reach in a warm abrazo to show its support to them. Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans is a State Bar of Texas Committee ……
May 16
Huffington Post – Time to Put Lawyers Back to Work as Public Servant

Huffington Post – Time to Put Lawyers Back to Work as Public Servant

Since the start of the Great Recession, numerous articles and reports have detailed the employment woes of lawyers and recent law school graduates. An abundance of lawyers and a decline in traditional law jobs has led to an unfortunate…
May 13
Legal Aid Receives Support for Outreach to Rural Texan

Legal Aid Receives Support for Outreach to Rural Texan

Contact: Cynthia Martinez, Communications Director * 512-374-2764 * cmartinez@trla.org WESLACO, Texas – May 13, 2013 – The Texas Bar Foundation has awarded a grant of $11,620 to Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) in support of…

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ADR Law Texas

Covers news, developments, appellate court decisions and supreme court case law addressing issues of arbitration, mediation, and other means of nonjudicial conflict resolution and settlement. By Wolfgang Demino.

http://texas-arbitration-case-law.blogspot.com/

Mar 19
Trial court order compelling arbitration not immediately appealable

Trial court order compelling arbitration not immediately appealable

Can an order compelling arbitration signed by a trial judge be challenged in an immediate appeal so as to avoid the need to arbitrate? Generally no. Arbitration is favored. An order denying arbitration is a different matter. Texas…
Mar 15
When should a motion to compel arbitration be granted, when not?

When should a motion to compel arbitration be granted, when not?

General principles of determining arbitrability as articulated by the Corpus Christi Court of Appeals in a recent appellate opinion. STANDARD OF REVIEW AND APPLICABLE LAW "We review a trial court's denial on a motion to compel arbitration…
Mar 11
Undue delay renders mandamus relief unavailable

Undue delay renders mandamus relief unavailable

Due diligence is required in seeking mandamus relief. That alone will not guarantee success, of course; but if you wait too long before deciding to complain about the trial court judge in the court of appeals, you may as well forget it. PER…

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Kraft Elder Law Blog

Covers elder law issues.

http://www.kraftelderlaw.com/blog/

May 17
Are You Afraid of Dying?

Are You Afraid of Dying?

Do you fear death? There may be a cure for that. This short article is from the AARP Bulletin, and I have no further comment on it. Coffin Therapy It’s never too early to rest in peace. For people who … Continue reading →
May 16
Featured Link — Prostate Cancer and Intimacy

Featured Link — Prostate Cancer and Intimacy

The Web site eDrugstore.MD has an interesting article on the after-effects of prostate surgery, and potential cures for these after-effects.
May 15
Poll Finds Americans Unprepared and in Denial About Need for Long-Term Care as We Get Old

Poll Finds Americans Unprepared and in Denial About Need for Long-Term Care as We Get Old

Will you need long-term care when you get older? The odds are pretty good that you will, but You probably don’t think so. That’s the bottom line of a poll taken recently — Americans in general think long-term care is…

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Texas Wills and Trusts Law Online

Covers issues relating to wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate in Texas. By Rania Combs.

http://www.texaswillsandtrustslaw.com

May 15
In Memory of Jake

In Memory of Jake

My family experienced the full spectrum of emotions last week. We started the week celebrating my brother’s wedding, and ended it grieving the death of my father-in-law, Jake Combs, from a sudden and unexpected illness. Although Jake…
May 8
You’ve Signed Your Estate Planning Documents — Now What?

You’ve Signed Your Estate Planning Documents — Now What?

Once you’ve signed your estate planning documents—your will, powers of attorney and other important paperwork—you’re more prepared than most Americans. However, you’re not out of the woods yet. You need to make…
May 1
Three Dangerous Consequences of Putting Off Estate Planning

Three Dangerous Consequences of Putting Off Estate Planning

Any attorney can tell you it’s best to create your will while you’re healthy and in full command of all your resources. Unfortunately, though, some people just let time slip by. You need to know that putting off your estate…

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Insurance Dispute Lawyer Blog

Covers insurance dispuates and hurrican insurance claims. By Berniard Law Firm, L.L.C.

http://www.insurancedisputelawyerblog.com/

May 14
Summary Judgment Prevails Against Hurricane Ike Damage

Summary Judgment Prevails Against Hurricane Ike Damage

A recent United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit case set out an extensive definition and explanation of summary judgment. Summary judgment occurs when there are “no genuine dispute[s] as to any material fact.” That…
May 12
Accident in Parking Lot Leads to Appeal for Shared Responsibility

Accident in Parking Lot Leads to Appeal for Shared Responsibility

A recent case in the Parish of Lafayette, Louisiana, demonstrates conflictive viewpoints and the shifting burden of responsibility that can take place in an automobile accident, much less one taking place in a parking lot. The plaintiff, Ms.…
May 10
Louisiana Supreme Court Finds Binding Arbitration Clause Fair and Reasonable to the Client

Louisiana Supreme Court Finds Binding Arbitration Clause Fair and Reasonable to the Client

The Louisiana Supreme Court has recently undertaken a case deciding whether arbitration clauses in attorney-client retainer agreements are appropriate. In the past, Louisiana has favored the enforcement of arbitration clauses in written…

Rank this Week: 967

Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer…

Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers life insurance, disability insurance, and claims denial. By Mark S. Humphreys, P.C.

http://www.dallasfortworthinsurancelawyerblog.com/

May 18
Insurance Law Attorney - Example Of Why To Get One

Insurance Law Attorney - Example Of Why To Get One

Arlington insurance law attorneys would find this case to be a good case to show clients when trying to explain why the client needs an attorney. The style of the case is, Amy Warmbrod v. USAA County Mutual Insurance Company....
May 16
Life Insurance & Separation

Life Insurance & Separation

Dallas life insurance lawyers need to be aware of this 1981, Eastland Court of Appeals case. The style is Pilot Life Insurance Company v. Koch. Here is some of the relevant information: This is a declaratory judgment case. Pilot Life...
May 14
Life Insurance Beneficiary

Life Insurance Beneficiary

Arlington life insurance attorneys need to have this 1967, Texas Supreme Court case, at hand in case the need for it arises. The style of the case is, McFarland v. Franklin Life Insurance Company. Here is the relevant information. In...

Rank this Week: 1023

Energy & the Law

Covers energy policy, eminent domain, hydraulic fracturing, and royalty disputes. By Looper Reed & McGraw P.C.

http://www.energyandthelaw.com

May 16
How Much Water Does Fracking Shale Gas Consume, and Where?

How Much Water Does Fracking Shale Gas Consume, and Where?

Posted by Charles SartainJesse Jenkins of the Energy Collective ponders the question. He reports as follows: According to the US Energy Information Administration 27,000 new gas wells were completed in the U.S. in 2011, many of which were…
May 14
A Look at Two Approaches to Oil and Gas Regulation

A Look at Two Approaches to Oil and Gas Regulation

Posted by Charles SartainThis is a tale of two regulatory schemes. First, there is the federal way, and I’m not making this up: In my last post we learned that if the BLM, when preparing its PRMP/FEIS (which in some…
May 8
Fracking Stymied on Federal Lands in California

Fracking Stymied on Federal Lands in California

Posted by Charles SartainIn an opinion with as many acronyms as the Dallas Cowboys have draft-pick detractors, a California federal court in Center For Biological Diversity v. Bureau of Land Management, held that the…

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Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Fort Worth personal injury and workers' compensation law. By the Law Office of Stephen O'Rear, P.C.

http://www.fortworthinjurylawyer-blog.com/

May 14
A Guide to Personal Property Insurance Claims in Texa

A Guide to Personal Property Insurance Claims in Texa

If you have a fire or someone breaks into your house and you need to file a claim on your homeowner's insurance, you could be in for a long and tedious process if you haven't done your home work properly, particularity with respect to your…
Apr 17
WHAT IS ADVERSE POSSESSION IN TEXAS?

WHAT IS ADVERSE POSSESSION IN TEXAS?

Adverse possession is a legal doctrine that allows a person to lawfully claim ownership to real property originally owned by another person. The statute governing the rules of adverse possession is Texas Civil Practices & Remedies Code…
Mar 19
USE OF AFTER MARKET PARTS FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS IN TEXAS

USE OF AFTER MARKET PARTS FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS IN TEXAS

If you car is damaged in a accident and you file a claim with your insurance company, you may be told that you have to have the vehicle repaired at a certain facility or that you must use certain types of parts to repair the vehicle. If this…

Rank this Week: 1066

Personal Injury Blog

Covers Texas personal injury news and information. By E. Michael Grossman.

http://www.injuryblawg.com

Nov 29
Thomas Rendon Injured by Motorcycle Accident on Laurent in Victoria, TX

Thomas Rendon Injured by Motorcycle Accident on Laurent in Victoria, TX

Thomas Rendon sustained moderate injuries on November 28, 2012 after he was involved in a motorcycle accident in Victoria, TX. Police said that Rendon was riding along Laurent Street at about 8:45 a.m. when a vehicle pulled out in front of…
Nov 27
Jon-Luc Lewis Hit and Injured by Semi-Truck on US-59 in Edna, TX

Jon-Luc Lewis Hit and Injured by Semi-Truck on US-59 in Edna, TX

According to local news reports from Edna, TX, 21-year old Jon-Luc Lewis was injured on November 18, 2012 after his motorcycle was hit by a semi-truck along US-59. Lewis was riding north along US-59 near the Lavaca River when a semi-truck…
Nov 27
Kenneth Dux Injured in Richardson, TX After Alleged DWI Accident

Kenneth Dux Injured in Richardson, TX After Alleged DWI Accident

According to local police reports in Richardson, TX, Kenneth Dux was critically injured on November 27, 2012 after an accident along Central Expressway’s frontage road. Dux and his wife, Carol Dux, were passenger’s in Matthew Leon’s van…

Rank this Week: 1038

Personal Injury and Social…

Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Blog

Information for injured persons and Social Security disability claimants in Texas. By Robert A. Kraft

http://www.injury-and-disability.com/

Aug 13
Please Join Me At PISSD.com

Please Join Me At PISSD.com

Beginning today I am discontinuing this blog, after seven years — since April 2005. I started another injury blog at about the same time, and my original plan was to discuss different topics on the two blogs. Over time, the content became…
Aug 10
Friday Fun

Friday Fun

I've seen plenty of five-piece bands, and I've seen even more pianists. But until now I've never seen five guys play one piano — and actually make pretty good music.
Aug 9
Student Drives Off Cliff While Texting About Danger of Texting and Driving!

Student Drives Off Cliff While Texting About Danger of Texting and Driving!

Here's one from the "life is stranger than fiction" department. This is the full story reported by Mashable.com: In yet another example of why you shouldn’t text and drive, a Texas college student drove off a cliff while…

Rank this Week: 1041

Angel Reyes Blog

Covers lawsuits, verdicts, culture and politics.

http://www.angelreyesblog.com/

May 15
Transvaginal Mesh and the Wall Street Journal

Transvaginal Mesh and the Wall Street Journal

Author: Brooke Cohen The Wall Street Journal put out a timely article today entitled “Outcomes are Mixed for Pelvic Procedure”. I say timely because the product-liability lawsuits against five manufacturers of transvaginal…
May 14
US Officials Want To Lower Drunken Driving Threshold To .05 Blood Alcohol Level

US Officials Want To Lower Drunken Driving Threshold To .05 Blood Alcohol Level

According to the Associated Press, a federal safety board just recommended that states should cut their drunken driving threshold by nearly 1/2, from .08 blood alcohol level to .05. Apparently research shows that the .05 standard has…
May 14
Parents Miss Warning on Toddlers' Cold Medicine

Parents Miss Warning on Toddlers' Cold Medicine

According to last month's poll by researches at the University of Michigan, 42% of parents gave over-the-counter cough and cold medications to their children under the age of 4. Additionally, 44% gave them multi-symptom cough and…

Rank this Week: 1072

Dallas Divorce Law Blog

Provides news and updates on Texas family law issues. By O'Neil Attorneys.

http://www.dallastxdivorce.com/

May 17
Completing Your Social Study Questionnaire:

Completing Your Social Study Questionnaire:

There are many aspects to a social study evaluation. You can expect a typical social study evaluation to take from 8 to 18 months to complete. During this time period, the social study evaluator will review information provided by each…
May 15
Improving Economy, Increasing Divorce Rate

Improving Economy, Increasing Divorce Rate

Money (or lack thereof) is characteristically at the top of the list when it comes to reasons for a divorce. But in a depressed economy when people cannot afford to maintain two houses, sell their house, or pay the attorneys, divorce rates…
May 13
Necessity of Prenuptial Agreements in the 21st Century

Necessity of Prenuptial Agreements in the 21st Century

Requesting your future spouse to sign a prenuptial agreement in Texas can be a touchy subject. Many people are hesitant to obtain a prenuptial agreement for the simple fact that it may damage the relationship. This is a point I understand…

Rank this Week: 1131

Nonprofit Law Info Blog

By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC. Covers legal developments affecting nonprofit organizations.

http://www.nonprofitlawinfoblog.com/

May 14
Are Cooperative Associations Governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Statute?

Are Cooperative Associations Governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Statute?

According to Wikipedia, a utility cooperative has the following characteristics: A utility cooperative is a type of cooperative that is tasked with the delivery of a public utility such as electricity, water or telecommunications to its…
Sep 19
Is a Person who Indirectly Benefits from a Nonprofit Organization Considered a “Beneficiary” Under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?

Is a Person who Indirectly Benefits from a Nonprofit Organization Considered a “Beneficiary” Under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?

Who should be considered a beneficiary under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?
Aug 14
May a 501(c) Organization Utilize Its Funds For Issues Oriented Advocacy?

May a 501(c) Organization Utilize Its Funds For Issues Oriented Advocacy?

Most people are familiar with 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. These are entities that perform charitable work that is mostly (though not necessarily completely), devoid of political content. Generally speaking, donations to such…

Rank this Week: 1182

Austin Personal Injury Lawyer

By Mark Perlmutter & Brooks Schuelke.

http://austin.injuryboard.com/

Feb 22
Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits: Trials Have Only Just Begun

Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits: Trials Have Only Just Begun

The thousands of women who have suffered serious injury and pain due to complications from the implantation of transvaginal mesh are paying close attention to the progress of the first bellwether trials of mesh manufacturers Ethicon and C.R.…
Feb 2
Texas Prompt Pay Act: Doctors and Lawyers Versus Insurance Companie

Texas Prompt Pay Act: Doctors and Lawyers Versus Insurance Companie

In a showing of unity between two historically acrimonious professions, doctors and lawyers are working together to reshape tort law and continue to force insurance companies to promptly pay the funds due to doctors for services performed.…
Dec 31
Defective Tire Recalls in 2012

Defective Tire Recalls in 2012

As we close out 2012 and begin traveling to celebrate the start of 2013, roadway safety should be our number one concern. Four major tire recalls of the past year have taught us to thoroughly inspect our vehicle’s tires before and after…

Rank this Week: 1214

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals…

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals blog

Covers the court of last resort on Texas criminal matters. By R. J. MacReady.

http://www.txccablog.com/

Jun 2
Today's Opinions (or lack thereof) - 6/2/10

Today's Opinions (or lack thereof) - 6/2/10

The CCA handed down a number of orders denying habeas corpus relief and a few unpublished opinions. Still no Dobbs.
May 26
Fist Full of Meyers - Today's Opinions - 5/26/10

Fist Full of Meyers - Today's Opinions - 5/26/10

The CCA handed down orders and opinions in a number of cases. They handed down published opinions, featuring Judge Meyers prominently, in the following cases:
May 26
Case Summary - Douglas Michael Hubert v. State

Case Summary - Douglas Michael Hubert v. State

Douglas Hubert was on parole and living with his grandfather when his grandfather called Hubert's parole officer to report that Hubert had violated numerous conditions of his parole, including possessing a firearm. Hubert's parole officer…

Rank this Week: 1269

State Bar of Texas Blog

Features Texas lawyers and legal professionals. By the State Bar of Texas.

http://blog.texasbar.com/

May 10
Panel highlights problem of human trafficking

Panel highlights problem of human trafficking

Human trafficking is a major problem in Texas and throughout the United States, and fighting it requires people working together to identify victims and get them the help they need, panelists said Friday during an event at the Texas Supreme…
May 10
Fresh off reform vote, Mongolian bar president visits North Texas legal mentor

Fresh off reform vote, Mongolian bar president visits North Texas legal mentor

The president of Mongolia’s top lawyers’ association was in Dallas-Fort Worth on Friday for meetings on how to improve the country’s bar and implement its newly adopted Bar Act. Batsukh Dorjsuren, president of…
May 8
Texas Center for Legal Ethics announces 2013 Pope Award honoree

Texas Center for Legal Ethics announces 2013 Pope Award honoree

Judge Patrick Higginbotham of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and Dallas attorney Nina Cortell of Haynes and Boone are being honored as the 2013 recipients of the Chief Justice Jack Pope Professionalism Awards. The Texas Center…

Rank this Week: 1338

The Jefferson Court Blog

Covers the Texas Supreme Court. By Wolfgang P. Hirczy de MiÃ±o.

http://texas-opinions.blogspot.com/

Jun 11
June 2010 Texas Supreme Court Opinion

June 2010 Texas Supreme Court Opinion

JUNE DECISIONS OF THE TEX. SUP. CT. (Tex. 2010)
May 28
Debra Lehrmann appointed to Tex. Supreme Court

Debra Lehrmann appointed to Tex. Supreme Court

SUPREME COURT NEWS Texas Governor Appoints Lehrmann as Justice to the Supreme Court of Texas[text of press release from Gov's office follows below] May 28, 2010
May 10
May 2010 Texas Supreme Court Decision

May 2010 Texas Supreme Court Decision

OPINIONS HANDED DOWN BY THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS IN MAY 2010 May 28, 2010

Rank this Week: 1291

The New Carbon Cycle

Covers laws and policies surrounding climate change, carbon trading and markets, and renewable energy. By Scott Deatherage of Thompson & Knight LLP.

http://lawandenvironment.typepad.com/newcarboncycle/

May 16
Climate Change Tort Litigation: Fifth Circut Dismisses Claims That Defendants' Emsisions Worsened Katrina Damage

Climate Change Tort Litigation: Fifth Circut Dismisses Claims That Defendants' Emsisions Worsened Katrina Damage

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a case that had previously been dismissed involving a class certification of claims that the greenhouse gas emissions of numerous defendant companies had... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…
Apr 22
Texas Legislature Considerng New Bill to Allow PACE Financing in Texa

Texas Legislature Considerng New Bill to Allow PACE Financing in Texa

The Texas Legislature is considering a bill to allow property assessed clean energy financing. the Texas PACE Bill filed as House Bill 1094 and Senate Bill 1094 would allow the use of municipal or... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…
Mar 14
The World Bank Partnership for Market Readiness Assists Countries in Developing Carbon Market

The World Bank Partnership for Market Readiness Assists Countries in Developing Carbon Market

The World Bank meeting this week amoung several countries seeking to establish or in the process of establishing carbon markets is part of a larger program called the Partnership for Market... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…

Rank this Week: 1361

eMedia Law

Covers internet marketing and online media. By Travis Crabtree.

http://lrmlawblog.com/emedialaw

May 15
Are The Legal Rules For User Generated Content Becoming More Nuanced?

Are The Legal Rules For User Generated Content Becoming More Nuanced?

The general legal advice to website operators who allowed User Generated Content (UGC) in the form of comments, videos or pictures used to be relatively easy. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act protected you from copyright and Section…
May 3
GUEST POST: Internet Sales Tax is Coming

GUEST POST: Internet Sales Tax is Coming

Looper Reed has a number of good blogs. My colleagues Jamie Ribman and Cleve Clinton write Tilting the Scales which takes a light-hearted look at some of the more general legal issues of the day. For my lawyer readers, their…
Apr 30
Texas Leg Watch 2013: Banning Employers from Demanding Social Media Passwords Bill to Hit House Floor Tomorrow

Texas Leg Watch 2013: Banning Employers from Demanding Social Media Passwords Bill to Hit House Floor Tomorrow

As part of our continuing coverage of the Texas Legislature Watch (they only meet every other year in Texas), we look at the bill that would prohibit employers from demanding passwords or other access to the social media accounts of employees…

Rank this Week: 1423

Texas Personal Injury Attorney…

Texas Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Covers Texas accidents. By Schechter McElwee Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P.

http://www.smslegal.com/blog

May 14
Study: Alcohol May Help Prevent Injuries in an Accident

Study: Alcohol May Help Prevent Injuries in an Accident

People who are driving under the influence of alcohol are much more likely to be involved in an accident. That is not exactly news to any Houston car accident attorney. However, according to a new study, alcohol in the system could actually…
May 14
Investigations into San Francisco Tanker Accident Continue

Investigations into San Francisco Tanker Accident Continue

Investigations into a tanker accident, in which a tanker struck a part of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, are ongoing. The Overseas Reymar scraped out part of the tower support of the bridge in January. A 30-foot section of the fender…
May 13
Studies Show Hand Sanitizers Ineffective Against Norovirus Bug

Studies Show Hand Sanitizers Ineffective Against Norovirus Bug

Hand sanitizers may not be very effective in slowing the spread of a norovirus outbreak. Just plain old soap and water seems to be much more effective in reducing the microbial count on hands that have been contaminated with the…

Rank this Week: 1379

Seay Law Firm Blog

Covers Texas tax law.

http://www.seaytaxlaw.com/blog/

May 13
Band-aids on a Critical Patient: An Overview of HB500 Passed by the House

Band-aids on a Critical Patient: An Overview of HB500 Passed by the House

Last week, the House passed a major revision to the Texas franchise tax. Below is a fairly complete list of all of the changes that HB 500 includes. Of course, the bill still must make its way through the Senate, and Governor Perry, before it…
May 9
Many More Taxpayers May Soon Pay Sales Tax on Online Purchases under the Marketplace Fairness Act

Many More Taxpayers May Soon Pay Sales Tax on Online Purchases under the Marketplace Fairness Act

Hello, everyone. I’m very glad to have joined The Seay Law Firm and am looking forward to the opportunity to help you with your Texas tax law issues. I hope to share lots of interesting Texas tax information with you on this…
May 7
A Warm Welcome to Amanda Traphagan, Texas Tax Attorney

A Warm Welcome to Amanda Traphagan, Texas Tax Attorney

I’m pleased to announce that the firm has hired another Texas tax attorney. Her name is Amanda Traphagan. You can read more about her by following the link. I worked with Amanda at my previous firm, and she is one of the brightest and…

Rank this Week: 1391

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Discusses topics related to DWI, criminal defense, traffic tickets, CDL defense, open records, Texas laws, and the War on Drugs. By Dallas, TX criminal defense attorney, Robert Guest.

http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

May 17
Texas Parole Eligibility Chart

Texas Parole Eligibility Chart

So you're facing pen time in Texas and you want to know when you are eligible to get out. It's not as easy to calculate as you would think. Different offenses have different rules for parole eligibility, some allow for early release, some…
May 16
Michael Morton Act Becomes Law- No More Closed Files in Texa

Michael Morton Act Becomes Law- No More Closed Files in Texa

I used to live in Ellis County and I had a few criminal cases there. Not as many as I had in Kaufman and Dallas, but enough that I quickly learned the Ellis County District Attorney's had little regard for justice or preventing wrongful…
Apr 16
Kaufman County District Attorney Swearing In Ceremony- 4/22

Kaufman County District Attorney Swearing In Ceremony- 4/22

Judge Wiley will be sworn in as Kaufman County District Attorney on April 22nd at 1pm in the County Court at Law. All are invited to attend. I began my career in Kaufman County as a prosecutor in Judge Wiley's court. I learned quickly that…

Rank this Week: 1434

Law School Academic Support Blog

By Rebecca Flanagan and Assistant Dean Amy Jarmon.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/academic_support/

May 15
Academic and Bar Readiness Counselor Position at LaVerne

Academic and Bar Readiness Counselor Position at LaVerne

LaVerne College of Law is seeking a new Academic and Bar Readiness Counselor. See the following link for details: https://laverne.peopleadmin.com/postings/57.
May 13
Salute to Vernellia Randall

Salute to Vernellia Randall

Vernellia Randall, a professor at University of Dayton, is one of the well-known names in ASP work. She was among the leaders at the forefront of academic support work when the profession gained traction at law schools. Vernellia is…
May 12
Batteries Not Included

Batteries Not Included

It is the end of the semester, and I suspect a lot of ASP'ers are looking forward to a lull in the hectic pace of ASP work. Some folks will have more of a hiatus than others because of low...

Rank this Week: 1465

Divorce and Family Law in Tarrant…

Divorce and Family Law in Tarrant County, Texas

Discusses family law and divorce issues. By Dick Price.

http://dick-price.blogspot.com/

May 13
How to Encourage Fighting in Litigation

How to Encourage Fighting in Litigation

Let me be clear. I think it is a really bad idea to encourage fighting in litigation. Still, there are many attorneys who do just that. Sometimes, it's because that's what the attorneys think their clients want. Other…
May 7
7 Easy Tips for Successful Divorce Mediation

7 Easy Tips for Successful Divorce Mediation

Here in North Texas, if you have a contested divorce or other family law issue, you will almost certainly be required to go to mediation before you go to a trial. The main reason for that is that most cases (about 90%) will settle in…
Apr 30
Do You Need an Attorney for a Temporary Orders Hearing?

Do You Need an Attorney for a Temporary Orders Hearing?

Yes! This will be a short post. I hear from people all the time who have gotten served with papers and went to a Temporary Hearing without an attorney.Why without an attorney? It usually is a lack of money, short notice or not…

Rank this Week: 1437

Texas Bankruptcy Blog

By Fears Nachawati Law Firm.

http://www.txbankruptcyblog.com

May 17
Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts Increase

Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts Increase

Section 104 of the Bankruptcy Code authorizes adjustments of certain dollar amounts every three years to account for inflation. The effective date of the most recent changes was April 1, 2013 and increased bankruptcy dollar amounts by 6.3%.…
May 15
US Trustee Suspends Random Bankruptcy Audit

US Trustee Suspends Random Bankruptcy Audit

Back in 2005, lobbyists for big banks convinced Congress that rampant abuse plagued the federal bankruptcy system. Congress bought into this theory and passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. Congress…
May 13
Tips for Flying Under the Trustee's Radar in Bankruptcy

Tips for Flying Under the Trustee's Radar in Bankruptcy

Your Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee is assigned dozens of cases each month and must process these cases as efficiently as possible. Most of these cases speed through the bankruptcy process to discharge without complication. Avoiding the…

Rank this Week: 1567

Lee Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and financial news. By Lee Law Firm, PLLC.

http://leebankruptcy.com/bankruptcy_blog/

May 17
Bankruptcy Review For May 17, 2013

Bankruptcy Review For May 17, 2013

This week in bankruptcy news: A recent study suggests that cancer patients are twice as likely to seek bankruptcy protection due to insolvency from overwhelming medical debt than those without cancer. Meanwhile, more California cities…
May 16
HAMP vs. Bankruptcy

HAMP vs. Bankruptcy

Despite the strengthened U.S. economy, many homeowners are still behind on their mortgages. Fortunately, there are many options for homeowners with underwater mortgages, but the choices can be overwhelming. From filing for bankruptcy to a…
May 15
How to Protect Assets When Filing for Bankruptcy

How to Protect Assets When Filing for Bankruptcy

For most people who file for bankruptcy, their biggest concern involves the protection of their assets. When filing for a Chapter 7, debtors want to ensure that they can keep their possessions as they seek a fresh financial start. Working…

Rank this Week: 1572

Springer-Lyle News and Updates

Covers product defects and recalls. By Springer & Lyle, LLP.

http://springer-lyle.com/newsCMS/

May 9
Ammonium Nitrate, the cause for the blast in West

Ammonium Nitrate, the cause for the blast in West

The following article is taken from the Houston Chronicle regarding the devastation experienced from the massive explosion in the city of West between Waco and Hillsboro, Texas. Click here to read the article and view additional pictures from…
Feb 25
Amputee Faces Hospital Legal Fees After Seeking Losse

Amputee Faces Hospital Legal Fees After Seeking Losse

The following from the Texas Tribune, reports that a San Antonio woman is caught between the errors of medical staff and Texas legislation referred to as “tort reform” resulting in a punitive back-fire for seeking compensation for…
Feb 25
Questions Arise Regarding Handling of Defective Hip Replacement

Questions Arise Regarding Handling of Defective Hip Replacement

Over a year ago, Johnson & Johnson announced a new head of their orthopedics division claiming a fresh start after recalls of their hip replacement. New information surfaces about the new head of orthopedics, Andrew Ekdahl, who is tied to…

Rank this Week: 1546

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