August 11, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Volatility, Other Issues Make Cryptocurrency Prohibitive for Law Firms'Companies are rightfully interested in moving to Texas because it is clear the state is interested in supporting this new industry, but the legal framework is still in its infancy at both the state and federal level... '
By Kenneth Artz
4 minute read
August 10, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Starting and Running a College Consulting PracticeDespite the scandal surrounding Operation Varsity Blues in 2019, most IECs are members of professional organizations that require members to adhere to strict ethical policies (national organizations include IECA, HECA, NACAC and AICEP).
By Penny Linsenmayer
5 minute read
August 09, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
New Laws Impact Educators Regarding Students In Foster Care—How Can Attorneys Help?'Teachers may find themselves at a moral crossroads as never before, based on some new Texas and Federal legislation... '
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
7 minute read
August 05, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Texas' New Pandemic Liability Protection Act: What Attorneys, Plaintiffs and Defendants Need to KnowBoth attorneys representing plaintiffs and defendants should familiarize themselves with the CDC and local COVID-19 safety regulations in place at various times between March 2020 and the present.
By Kenneth Artz
4 minute read
August 04, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Protecting Clients Who Are Divorcing Someone With Borderline or Narcissistic Personality DisorderIt's difficult to find balance in the roller-coaster ride imposed by someone suffering from a personality disorder, say the authors.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
6 minute read
July 30, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Thrill Rides or Deathtraps?The common perception is that the government is regulating everything, including amusement park rides, says Quentin Brogdon.
By Kenneth Artz
9 minute read
July 30, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Parents With Child Custody Issues are Buzzing About Federal Legalization of MarijuanaThe purpose of the courts is to be triers of fact. When you start limiting the ability of a judge to do his or her job because you mandate provisions about what is or isn't good or moral, that is fundamentally dangerous.
By Kenneth Artz
8 minute read
July 28, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Governor Abbott Vetoes Bill Requiring Standardization of Protective Order Applications, and Other BillsIn addition to vetoing SB 1458, the governor vetoed 20 other bills that had been passed during this year's legislative session—the fewest vetoes since 2005.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
5 minute read
July 28, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
When Are Celebrities' Images Not Their PropertyCelebrities being sued for copyright infringement through using photos of themselves has been going on for a while, with a newfound popularity over the past five years.
By Aron Solomon
4 minute read
July 28, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Your Business Client Needs a Cybersecurity Insurance Policy Now'Most big companies already have cybersecurity insurance, but it has yet to trickle down to smaller companies and nonprofits; that should change,' says John Jackson, a partner in Jackson Walker in Dallas and Houston.
By Kenneth Artz and Mark Moore
6 minute read
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