Tracking Emails: Ethical Considerations for Lawyers
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?
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
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…