The firm’s Reagan Boyce authored an article covering practical steps to guide young attorneys entering the profession for the September issue of the Texas Bar Journal, and participated in a State Bar podcast on the topic. On the podcast and in the article entitled “Set for Success” Reagan outlines how veteran attorneys can set reasonable […]
Texas Lawbook: Physician Billing Now Subject to Scrutiny
In a bylined article for The Texas Lawbook, the firm’s Bill Chamblee examines the implications of Texas Supreme Court rulings that have opened the door to detailed testimony about a plaintiff’s medical bills in the course of litigation. Previously state statutes allowed attorneys to shield the billing records of physicians from juries, leading to the […]
Dylan Smith’s Article Featured in The Transportation Lawyer Publication
Dylan Smith’s article, ‘State Departments of Transportation and Cybersecurity: Fund Now or Risk Dire Consequences’ was featured in the December 2018 issue of The Transportation Lawyer. The article discusses the rise of cybersecurity concerns for state departments of transportation and the need for funding and the development of cybersecurity defenses in order to protect the […]
The Power of Collective Bargaining Agreements and How One of the Most Powerful Labor Unions in the United States Failed Its Members
By: Dylan J. Smith A collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) is a written legal contract between an employer and organized labor that sets down and defines conditions of employment and procedures for dispute resolution. Typically, a CBA is the result of a process of collective bargaining between an employer and a labor union representing the employer’s […]
Legally Prescribed Medication, the Section 40.327(B) Notice of the Likelihood of Posing Significant Safety Risks, and the Motor Carrier Employer’s Dilemma
By: Jarad L. Kent; Betty S. Young In January of 2018, the Office of General Counsel and Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance of the Department of Transportation provided guidance on 49 C.F.R. Part 40, providing a question and answer on a Medical Review Officer’s reporting obligations under 49 C.F.R. §40.135 and §40.327 […]
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act – Public perception can mean more than actual existence
By: Monica Rey Bailey Regardless of if the shirt fits, think twice before you wear it. Under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”), what a business or individual puts forth to the general public can be held deceptive regardless of the actual relationship between the parties. We recently came across this issue in a […]
Discovery – It is called a “process” for a reason
By: Jessica Eaton Being sued can be an emotional experience – a lawsuit can feel like an attack on you as a person and as a professional. The very essence of “fight or flight” is invoked – as one’s own financial, emotional and mental security is placed at stake. There is a reason Abraham Lincoln […]
Implications of Technology on Litigation
By: Leon H. Horne, III Unquestionably, the discovery process is the most costly and laborious part of litigation – collecting the evidence of the case (documents, records, statements, and the like) from the parties and others involved requires detailed focus. In today’s ever-changing world of technology, document production has become one of the biggest parts […]
Document Retention and Storage Policies: Necessary Evils for Any Business in the Digital World
By: Shawna D. Dalrymple The general principle behind litigation discovery rules are quite simple – put “all cards on the table” thereby allowing an equal opportunity to all parties to obtain full knowledge of the issues and facts of the lawsuit prior to trial.[1] The overall objective of the Texas discovery rules is to prevent […]
Transportation / Trucking Law, Spring 2012
An Overview of the New Transportation Regulations Where are your drivers’ safety records? The answer to that question could very well determine whether your motor carrier operation will face steep penalties, or even be shut down. Trucking-Law-Spring-2012