May 10, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Design Matters in Liability and LitigationThis month, the Supreme Court of Texas decided the case of Emerson v. Johnson, which was argued in front of the court in October. While the case is…
By Aron Solomon
4 minute read
May 05, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Political Subdivisions and Public Finance: A Q&A With Locke Lord's Carey TroellPublic finance attorneys provide legal representation in the drafting of a variety of contracts required to issue, secure and receive legal approval from the State of Texas for the issuance of public debt by Texas political subdivisions.
By Kenneth Artz
5 minute read
May 05, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Five Rules to Follow on the Road to PersuasionSelf-education is always a viable option for lawyers who want to learn to persuade others, says Michael P. Maslanka, assistant professor of law at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law.
By Michael Maslanka
6 minute read
May 05, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
As Clients' Challenges Continue, Client Service Is More Important Than EverLocal and national law firm Butler Snow has been named to BTI Consulting's 2021 Client Service A-Team, a ranking of law firms based solely…
By Kenneth Artz
3 minute read
May 04, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
In Shared Custody, Which Parent Decides on Child Entering COVID-19 Vaccine Trial?COVID-19 vaccinations for children, and especially participation in clinical vaccine trials, may raise issues for parents who are co-parenting with a former spouse or partner.
By Holly Rampy Baird and Paula Bennett
4 minute read
May 04, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
A Seaman by Any Other NamePersonal injury lawyers have haggled for two centuries to create a workable definition of "seaman" for their personal injury cases. Despite myriad cases over this time, the U.S. Supreme Court has never defined the word.
By Thomas C. Fitzhugh III and John Schwambach
6 minute read
May 04, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Rise and Fall of Vaccination Passports Will Depend on Data PrivacyThere are numerous legal and operational questions surrounding vaccine passports.
By Kenneth Artz
3 minute read
April 29, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month — so is May, June ...It is imperative that we join together as one Nation to combat child abuse in all of its forms — through neglect, mistreatment, or physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
6 minute read
April 28, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
How One Texas Firm Found Success 'Amid the Deluge'A year-plus after law firms sent their attorneys home to work remotely, they've come through more efficient, productive, and in some cases, better earners, firms reported. Here's how one Texas firm did it.
By Kenneth Artz and Mark Moore
6 minute read
April 27, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Responding to Climate Change and ESG: A Q&A With Akin Gump's Cynthia M. Mabry & Stacey H. MitchellWhen it comes to ESG issues, companies should remain vigilant for changes from the SEC to their disclosure requirements and prepare for further scrutiny.
By Kenneth Artz
16 minute read