Thanksgiving Jurisprudence
While few lawyers are filing lawsuits the week before Thanksgiving, the holiday does give rise to some interesting cases. I have compiled a small list of interesting legal entanglements that reference Thanksgiving in one shape or form. Whether you will laugh or cringe, I am not quite sure, but here…
Warning to Restoration Contractors and Roofers: The Old Way of Doing Business is Over.
On August 3, 2017, the 2nd District Court of Appeals in Fort Worth granted class certification against Lon Smith Roofing (LSRC), a prominent North Texas Roofer, for violation of the Texas Public Insurance Adjusting Act. Given the direction the courts in North Texas have gone in the past few years,…
Legal (and Common Sense) Advice for Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, it seems only fitting that it should be the topic of this week’s blog post. While you are decorating your house, carving your pumpkins, and picking out your costumes, you might not be thinking about avoiding legal entanglements that may result from the celebration. …
Emails Can Create Enforceable Contracts
Email has become the standard form of written communication in the business world. It should come as no surprise that the laws have adapted to accommodate this new age of electronic communication. We routinely enter into contracts while shopping online, but the formality of the experience leaves little question…
New Laws of Interest
The 2015 Texas Legislature did a lot of good work during the 84th Legislative Session. Many of the most notable bills passed involved the budget, tax cuts, education and transportation. If you are the typical Texan, you will likely acknowledge that these laws are important and that they will ultimately…
The New Open Carry Laws
Texans are excited about the new open carry laws recently signed by Governor Abbott (HB 910). I am intrigued by what I have heard about the new gun laws, so I thought I would educate myself and then pass some of that information along to you.
Lawyers are the Modern Day Gunslingers
It is a cold, rainy morning in Dallas, Texas. The low cloud cover hides the tops of the downtown buildings and everything is cast in a gray hue. I am waiting for my contact under the hotel awning, anxious to get started with the task at hand. My contact…
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.
Will My Children Inherit My iTunes Library?
What will become of my digital music, movies and books when I die?