MedMal Defense Verdict ◦ Health Care

Douglas R. Lewis, Jeff Ryan, and Kimberly K. Bocell obtained a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of a board-certified spine surgeon. The case was brought by a woman claiming that three cervical spine surgeries performed on her by Defendant caused nerve root damage resulting in a permanent C7 radiculopathy and a chronic pain condition called […]

Employment Law, Winter 2012

Wage Withholding and Priority Issues in Texas Texas employers can suddenly find themselves thrust into the unenviable position of having to collect court-mandated withholdings from employees. It can be a daunting task for anyone, especially large employers facing a high volume payroll. However, familiarizing yourself with the basics of Texas withholding laws and how they […]

Bill Chamblee spoke to new motor carrier regulations during a presentation, New Transportation Regulations: Managing Transportation Risks Effectively, at TXANS 2012 Nonsubscriber Conference & Exhibition.

Group: Texas Association of Nonsubscribers Location: Austin, Texas For more information on this topic or to schedule a future lecture for your office, please contact William Chamblee at whchamblee@chambleeryan.com. Mr. Chamblee can also be reached at (214) 905-2003. Attorneys: William H. Chamblee

Employment Law Newsletter, Fall 2011

Opting Out of the Workers’ Comp System: The Right Fit for Your Business? In Texas, employers have access to a unique framework for opting out of the state’s Workers’ Compensation Program. The opt-out provision, known as nonsubscription, gives employers — both large and small — the opportunity to control and manage workplace safety and occupational […]

Litigation and Trial Newsletter, Fall 2011

“Loser-Pays Bill” Also Affects Addition of Third-Party Defendants When the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 274 earlier this year, the headlines focused on its “loser-pays” provision, which allows the prevailing party in a lawsuit to recover attorneys’ fees and other costs from the losing side. Litigation-and-Trial-Newsletter

Jeff Kershaw and Bill Chamblee presented a two-hour seminar discussing Ethics in Handling Liability Claims, Consumer Protection and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

Group: Unitrin Specialty Insurance Location: Dallas, Texas For more information on this topic or to schedule a future lecture for your office, please contact William Chamblee at whchamblee@chambleeryan.com or Jeff Kershaw at jmkershaw@chambleeryan.com. Both can also be reached at (214) 905-2003. Attorneys: Jeff Kershaw, William H. Chamblee