November 03, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Reputation is Everything for Attorneys: Don't Get Bench-Slapped"It takes years to build a reputation, but that reputation can unravel with frightening speed based on one ill-advised act or statement—particularly in the Digital Age," says John G. Browning, a former justice on the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas.
By Kenneth Artz
4 minute read
November 02, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Despite Obstacles, Deal Activity Continues to Remain High in Texas Energy Sector: A Q&A with Winston & Strawn's Mike Blankenship"Energy will continue to be a strong sector as demand increases with supply not keeping up. There will continue to be dollars going into clean energy projects but this will not stop the need for natural gas."
By Kenneth Artz
3 minute read
November 02, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Can 'Cruel Treatment' Impact Property Division in Divorce?On the heels of two recent cases, cruel treatment allegations may find their way into many new divorce cases.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
9 minute read
November 01, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Biden Administration to Ease International Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated TravelersWhen the new policy becomes effective, vaccinated individuals traveling with a Visa Waver Program ESTA or valid U.S. visas in their passports will not need to secure an NIE to a COVID-19 travel ban prior to travel to the U.S. With proof of vaccination and testing, these foreign nationals should be permitted to travel using their valid documents.
By Oxana Bowman
5 minute read
November 01, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
A Civil Lawsuit Will Likely Target Production Company, Alec Baldwin and the Other Producers of "Rust"This situation is notable because it involves Baldwin, but when a forklift driver dies at the Amazon warehouse, little attention is paid to that. So, we need to rethink the safety of workers in all workplace environments.
By Kenneth Artz
11 minute read
October 26, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Another Week, Another Theranos TwistWhile each week provides another twist to the Theranos trial, we collectively wait for the blockbuster revelations that never seem to come.
By Aron Solomon
7 minute read
October 22, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Take the Money and RunIf there's an almost $400,000 pay GAP between what male and female equity partners are earning, how much are they actually making? A lot, in part because there is a compelling thesis here that in late 2021, we have entirely lost the thread of what value means.
By Aron Solomon
6 minute read
October 22, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
The Pay Gap Between Male and Female Law Partners is Real—Litigation Finance Can Help Women Close ItAs the role of finance in commercial litigation continues to expand, female lawyers can leverage its benefits to the advantage of their clients and their practice.
By Laina Hammond
7 minute read
October 20, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Costumes and Lawyers are a Bad Combination'... lawyers and judges should exercise caution when it comes to costumes, even in one's personal life.'
By John G. Browning
6 minute read
October 19, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
What Lawyers Are Saying (and Doing) About the Texas Abortion LawHere is a collection, which we'll update regularly for our readers, of the news coverage, columns and commentary focused on the legislation and its fallout.
By Kenneth Artz
6 minute read
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