Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Commentary
By Quentin Brogdon | May 23, 2020
The jury is still out on how our legal system ultimately will respond to COVID-19 claims, but we have seen enough at this point to begin making some preliminary general observations.
By Steve Sozio, Rebecca Martin, Rajeev Muttreja and Mark Rotatori | May 22, 2020
There will likely be some fraud in connection with the pandemic-related programs that should be pursued by the DOJ and the Inspectors General, who have said they will keep close eyes on these programs. They will have no shortage of targets, given the many recipients of government funds, and the breadth of the requisite certifications.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Commentary|Expert Opinion|Q&A
By Kenneth Artz | May 21, 2020
Texas Lawyer spoke to Philip Dunlap, David Bowsher and Derek Anchondo of Balch & Bingham about the types of deals likely to occur in the coming months as well as what to anticipate in the future.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Best Practices|Commentary|Expert Opinion
By Jackie Ford | May 20, 2020
For many workers, what began as "temporary" work-from-home arrangements in March 2020 are still in place and may even become permanent.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Commentary|Expert Opinion
By Kevin McKie | May 20, 2020
There is relatively little information on the intersection of asbestos exposure and COVID-19 infection, despite the clear connection in risk factors.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Commentary|Expert Opinion
By Rob Henneke and Chance Weldon | May 20, 2020
Four justices on the Texas Supreme Court just fired a shot across the bow of government officials continuing draconian COVID-19 restrictions…
By Angela Morris | May 19, 2020
"We're much further ahead than most other states," said David Slayton, administrative director of the Texas Office of Court Administration. "People have seen our experience, and heard from our judges, saying, 'This absolutely works.' Then they say, 'Let's do it.' "
By John M. Baker and Katherine M. Swenson | May 18, 2020
A recurring question in §1983 cases is whether unarmed, fleeing suspects pose the requisite threat to officers or others to justify the use of deadly force. Related questions include the availability of qualified immunity at the summary-judgement stage. A recent Eighth Circuit decision embodies conflicting views on this subject.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Ben Seal | May 18, 2020
"When you have 1,000 or 2,000 lawyers, it's harder to turn and harder to make changes," says Max Crane, managing partner of Newark, New Jersey-based Sills Cummis & Gross, one of 11 firms on the cusp of the Am Law 200.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Best Practices|Commentary
By Michael P. Maslanka | May 15, 2020
I received an email from a lawyer friend in Houston: She was flipping through her college books and found Daniel Defoe's novel, "Journal of the…
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