Collaborative divorce is an alternative to the traditional litigation model divorce. Meaning, instead of going into a courtroom and having public, emotionally draining, and expensive hearings, you have a series of private, confidential meetings … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2016
The Texas Dram Shop Act, Part I: Basics
Regulation of the provision of alcohol has existed in this state in one form or another since at least the 19th Century. As early as 1887, for example, the first iteration of Texas’ Dram Shop Act was passed.[1] This statute prohibited tavern keepers … [Read more...]
The Great Texas Warrant Roundup
Have you heard about The Great Texas Warrant Roundup? For the last several years, the state of Texas has sponsored the Roundup, with more than 300 jurisdictions taking part in the Roundup as of 2015. The 2016 Roundup is just around the corner! … [Read more...]
So You Have an Appointment with the Devil?
Ok, so lets just call the "Devil" the Independent Medical Examiner or IME. The insurance carrier can request that you see one of their own chosen doctors once every 180 days OR after you have seen a Designated Doctor (DWC Appointed). Within all of … [Read more...]
Supreme Court agrees to hear DAPA Case
Back in November 2014, President Obama announced plans to shield 5 million illegal immigrants from deportation. Under the plan, those people in the U.S. illegally who are parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents would be allowed to remain … [Read more...]
Why does it take so long?
I try to warn clients during our first meeting, that SSA will not move quickly. This is hard to accept since most people are in dire financial situations and without health insurance during this time period. In 2015, the national average … [Read more...]