Despite Pandemic, Texas Is Still Alluring to Out-of-State Firms
Firms not headquartered in Texas continue to launch offices, as they see opportunity in the state's diversifying economy.
Firms not headquartered in Texas continue to launch offices, as they see opportunity in the state's diversifying economy.
"There will be a backlog of criminal cases that need to go, and then even on the civil side, in Houston at least, I perceive a giant backlog of automobile accident cases," said Houston litigator Pat Mizell. "The commercial cases that are going to take two to three weeks to try, I could see them pushed off until 2022," Mizell said.
The Mendez Law Office announced Dec. 3, 2020, its expansion into Central Texas.
Randy Canché
President Joe Biden plans to send groundbreaking legislative packages to Congress to address immigration reform, including what's sure to be a controversial centerpiece: a pathway to citizenship for an estimated 12 million immigrants in the country without legal status.
Quentin Brogdon
In the wake of new rules, personal injury cases in state courts in Texas will now move forward much more like personal injury cases in federal courts, says Quentin Brogdon, a partner at Crain Brogdon Rogers.
Aron Solomon
The past 10 months have given us a very interesting glimpse into the new year and what could be the most important trends in the personal injury industry.
Michael P. Maslanka
Lawyers are teachers, too—whether to other lawyers, judges, juries or fellow citizens, says Michael P. Maslanka, an assistant professor of law at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law.
Michael H. Bernick
Businesses can reduce their FLSA risk by properly evaluating workers, documenting their compensation structures, and modifying contracting practices.
Marcella Burke, Nikesh Jindal & Ashley Parrish
If the Biden administration fulfills some of its campaign promise related to energy policy it will likely need to rely on aggressive interpretations of existing law, which will undoubtedly result in significant litigation.
Jonathan R. Childers
Success in energy disputes requires big picture focus and prioritizing the truly important, while explaining complex concepts through language that is easy to understand and memorable, says Jonathan R. Childers, a partner at Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann.
Randy Gordon
Legal texts, like scripts, can be performed, interpreted, and applied in diverse manners, says Randy D. Gordon, a partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP.
John G. Browning
Just because judges feel free to drop the occasional pop culture bomb in their opinions doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good idea for lawyers. says John G. Browning, a former justice on the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas.
