Kenneth Artz

March 28, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

In every divorce case where a psychological exam is sought, the trial court must balance the need for the information to substantiate claims asserted by a party against that individual's right to privacy, say family law attorneys Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

5 minute read

March 25, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

While zealous advocacy by lawyers on behalf of is not only permitted but required, a lawyer crosses the line into an ethical violation by using unlawful means (extortion) to achieve a lawful end.

By Michael P. Maslanka

9 minute read

March 24, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

"The thing about managing a law firm is that law school doesn't teach you how to manage a firm's finances," says attorney Omar Ochoa, founder of Omar Ochoa Law Firm.

By Kenneth Artz

7 minute read

March 24, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

A recent study done of British barristers concludes that their use of words such as "respectfully" and "with great respect" may be cloaked in politeness but actually "can indicate disrespect and undermine the professional competence of other lawyers."

By John G. Browning

6 minute read

March 23, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Manufacturers claim that their baby formula isn't getting into the hands of consumers quickly enough because of labor issues. While they are delivering baby formula, they claim that it's not getting on the shelves quickly enough.

By Aron Solomon

4 minute read

March 22, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Currently BOEM is considering approximately 30 million acres off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana for commercial development of offshore wind energy projects and has received expressions of interest from several parties.

By James A. Kearns and Cindy Matherne Muller

6 minute read

March 22, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

  A hotel doesn't have great service because it has 7,000 thread-count sheets, premium mattresses, or the finest marble floors. Hotels distinguish…

By John Strohmeyer

6 minute read

March 21, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

"Thus, closing arguments tend to have a recognizable spine: praise for the jury's dedication and diligence, a few personal touches designed to show a common history and shared values, a selective appropriation of the evidence ordered into story form, and scattered commentary casting doubt on the opposition's case," says Randy D. Gordon, the office managing partner of the Dallas office of Duane Morris LLP.

By Randy D. Gordon

5 minute read

March 20, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

From a maritime-law perspective, questions arise as to whether Russia's wanton war and its consequences may trigger a charter's force majeure clause, which generally has the effect of suspending contract performance obligations that are disrupted by unforeseeable events beyond the control of the vessel's owner or charterer.

By Keith Letourneau

7 minute read

March 18, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

"The lessons of Enron continue to be relevant today given the numerous corporate scandals over the last two decades that echoed many of Enron's governance and compliance failures," say Paige Holden Montgomery and David A. Silva, members of Sidley's white-collar: government litigation and investigations practice.

By Paige Holden Montgomery and David A. Silva

8 minute read