Brett Cain

Brett Cain

July 07, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance Lawsuit Analysis

Since its ratification in 1876, the Texas Constitution outlines the structure and functions of the Lone Star state government. For over 144 tumultuous…

By Brett Cain

6 minute read

July 06, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Justice for All: Implications of the Texas Supreme Court Ruling on Workers' Compensation for Truck Drivers Injured on the Job

Damages paid through workers' compensation and wrongful death in Texas should not be reserved for spouses and descendants, but made available to parents, siblings and immediate family.

By Brett Cain

7 minute read

June 12, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Extends Block on Mail-in Ballot Expansion in Texas

The appellate panel's decision effectively eliminates the possibility that all Texas voters will be able to legally request mail-in ballots merely due to a lack of immunity to COVID-19.

By Brett Cain

4 minute read

May 29, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Supreme Court: Lack of Immunity to COVID-19 Alone Does Not Qualify Citizens to Vote by Mail

Despite the Texas Supreme Court siding with Attorney General Paxton, state Democrats are optimistic that the ruling will allow voters to assess their own health and determine if they meet the state's requirements, which could allow additional votes by mail.

By Brett Cain

5 minute read

May 12, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Lawsuit Filed Monday Alleges Texas Mail-in Voting Rules Place Undue Burden on Right to Vote, Disenfranchises Texans

A lawsuit filed Monday by five Texas voters with medical conditions --- the NAACP-Texas, Voto Latino and the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans ---…

By Brett Cain

6 minute read

April 17, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

The Effects of COVID-19 on Texan Lawyers and Insurers

As millions of Americans shelter-in-place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawsuits concerning COVID-19 losses have surged in the United States and will…

By Brett Cain

6 minute read

March 31, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Personal Injury Attorneys Must Anticipate the Obstacles They May Encounter Due to COVID-19

In this time of chaos and uncertainty afflicting the country, it's imperative for personal injury attorneys to anticipate the obstacles they may encounter due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

By Brett Cain

6 minute read