August 25, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Are Twitter Direct Message Agreements Legally Enforceable?Ultimately, as the law evolves, it's not going to care whether you are making an agreement in a boardroom with a fountain pen or you're messaging someone halfway across the world.. a deal is a deal.
By Aron Solomon
4 minute read
August 25, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Cybersecurity Insurance and Your Law Firm, Part IIRecently we heard from a prominent Texas cybersecurity lawyer on the growing prevalence (and importance) of cybersecurity insurance. Perhaps…
By Kenneth Artz
4 minute read
August 23, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Increases Protections for Employees Filing Sexual Harassment ClaimsFor those companies that do not have an employee handbook or specific policy detailing what constitutes harassment, prohibition on harassment, and reporting procedures, companies should create such policies.
By Juan Hernandez
4 minute read
August 23, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
When Considering Litigation: Prudence Is, at Times, the Better Part of ValorThe determination made at the trial court level was enough to have all current litigators advising their commercial and industrial clients that well-crafted contracts are the only way to protect yourself from the potential risks that may arise during any type of construction contract.
By Chris Carmona
9 minute read
August 20, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Voir Dire by Google'All this oversharing of things on social media has become a virtual treasure trove for trial lawyers to find out as much as possible about folks.'
By Kenneth Artz
6 minute read
August 17, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Awards We'd Like to SeeLucy apparently couldn't resist trying to feed the monkeys a Cheeto, even if she had to climb over a fence, cross a four-foot-deep moat, and risk attack by the primates (who have sharp canine teeth) in order to do so.
By John G. Browning
5 minute read
August 16, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
'With Bite, and Without Apology': Some Basics on Challenging Qui Tam False Claims Act Complaints Within the Fifth Circuit"Ultimately, you want to give the motion-to-dismiss stage your best efforts, as it may be your client's last line of defense against costly discovery and expensive prolonged litigation."
By Derek Carson
7 minute read
August 16, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Cuomo Case May Be the Catalyst to Change Sexual Harassment LawsHas the law concerning sexual harassment kept abreast of the societal change triggered by the #MeToo movement, or has it remained stuck in a pre-#MeToo time warp?
By Michael P. Maslanka
9 minute read
August 13, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
H.B. No. 2237 Changes the Texas Statute Governing Mechanic's LiensIt is anticipated that the changes codified with this bill will—for the most part—make compliance with statutory requirements for lien perfection easier for claimants.
By Kent Hofmann
5 minute read
August 11, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
What is the Legal Definition of 'A Pattern of Domestic Violence?'The definition of "pattern of domestic violence" has a great deal of elasticity to it and the phrase implicitly considers many relevant facts and circumstances, not just one.
By Daniel Pollack & Elisa Reiter
6 minute read