Fisher-Price Recall - Product Tied to More than 30 Infant Deaths In April, 2019, retail giant Fisher-Price announced that it is recalling all models of its infant sleeper marketed under the product name "Rock'n Play." Company officials say that the … [Read more...]
What Is No Refusal Weekend in Texas?
No Refusal Weekend in Texas Understanding Implied Consent and the Texas “No Refusal” Program In Texas, often at holidays or times when police know that there will a greater volume of traffic on the roads or more likelihood of people drinking and … [Read more...]
Mediation
As I am sitting here today in Mediation it got me to thinking about what a large role it plays in the domestic or family law litigation. About 30 years ago the legislature passed a law encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in … [Read more...]
Department of Justice Announces $9.1 Million Settlement in Defective Ear Plug Case
3M to Pay $9.1 Million to Settle Defective Ear Plug Claim Injured Military Personnel May Have Claims Over Defective Earplugs If you served in the armed forces of the United States between 2003 and 2015, and use the dual-end or reversible “Combat … [Read more...]
Admissions Scandal Rocks Higher Education
Wrongdoing Includes Bribes, Cheating on Entrance Exams and Misrepresentation of Athletic AbilityIn March, 2019, federal prosecutors announced a total of 50 indictments in what officials say is the most extensive college admissions fraud ever … [Read more...]
Why You Want an Experienced Attorney After Your Car Accident
Protecting Your Rights When You've Been Injured in a Car Accident Often when you've been injured in a car accident, the facts and circumstances can seem pretty clear cut, giving you the false assumption that you can probably handle your claim … [Read more...]
CONDITIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENT vs PERMANENT RESIDENT
Permanent residency can be obtained by immigrants who marry U.S. Citizens. This is a green card renewable every 10 years. There are also cases in which the foreign spouse is given what is called "Conditional Permanent Residency" status. In short, … [Read more...]
The Difference Between a Felony and Misdemeanor Traffic Offense
As a general rule, a misdemeanor results in a shorter period of incarceration, typically less than a year. In addition, a sentence for a misdemeanor it customarily served in a city or county jail, rather than a prison. You can be charged with … [Read more...]
MEDIATION
As I am sitting here today in Mediation it got me to thinking about what a large role it plays in the domestic or family law litigation. About 30 years ago the legislature passed a law encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in … [Read more...]
Spring Break Safety Tips
Reducing the Risk of Injury on a Road Trip You’ve been hitting the books pretty hard and you’re ready for a break. And even though the days are starting to get longer, you’ve still got a good case of cabin fever. But spring break is just around … [Read more...]
Do You Lose Rights When Convicted of a Felony?
When you’ve been charged with a felony in the state of Texas, one of your concerns may be the ultimate loss of some of the basic rights of citizenship. You may have heard rumors that such a conviction will cause you to forfeit more than your freedom … [Read more...]
Understanding the Different Types of Child Custody in Texas
"No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session." ~ Mark Twain or Gideon J. Tucker. The Texas legislature meets every two years. Each legislature there are a plethora of bills introduced involving Family Law. … [Read more...]