Tracking Emails: Ethical Considerations for Lawyers

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Tracking Emails: Ethical Considerations for Lawyers

May 27, 2015

I was recently asked if I ever used email tracking software.  Initially the thought intrigued me, but I am concerned about the ethical implications.  The person who told me about this technology explained that it could provide me with an advantage in settlement negotiations.  Using this software, I could track…

When is the Last Time You Read the Texas Lawyer’s Creed?

May 15, 2015

Recently, I had a minor disagreement with opposing counsel.  It was nothing of any significance, but I had my attention drawn to the Texas Lawyer’s Creed.  My first impression was that neither opposing counsel nor I were living up to the standards set forth in the Creed. 

Kid’s Baseball Coach Strikes Out in Defamation Suit – We’re Going to Extra Innings

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May 1, 2015

In his recent post, my partner Brantley Saunders talked about a decision by the Fort Worth Court of Appeals in a case being handled by our firm.  The case arose out of complaints made by parents about an assistant coach’s behavior at a baseball game – in a 7 year…