In recent years, about three dozen states, municipalities and indigenous tribes have sued fossil fuel producers from whom they seek compensation for climate harms the claimants allege to have been caused by carbon pollution and/or corporate deception. So far, the results in courtrooms across the country have been mixed. Some courts have held that the claims are preempted by federal
No one expects to become a victim of medical negligence, much less the subject of a Texas Supreme Court opinion. But that’s exactly what happened to Jared Bush, whose wife Ireille — just 35 years old and a mother of two — was prematurely discharged from Medical City Arlington despite showing classic signs of a pulmonary embolism. She died shortly after returning
Ideally, the courtroom should be a place of resolution — not retaliation. But in some high-conflict cases, litigation itself becomes a weapon, used not to protect children or clarify agreements, but to exhaust, intimidate or financially burden the other parent. When this happens, it’s time to shift our strategy from defending against every filing to protecting the client and the children’s
When developing a new product, one of the first questions a client asks is: “How can I protect it—and where?” While intellectual property (IP) protection in the United States is typically a given, many clients still hesitate when it comes to seeking IP protection internationally—especially in China. Despite outdated assumptions, China has evolved into a global economic and technological leader.
In family law, few principles are as widely misunderstood as the standard of a child’s best interest – even among many of my colleagues in the field. It is meant to serve as a North Star in custody cases, guiding judges toward decisions that protect a child’s emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing. But what happens when that altruistic intent is
For LGBTQ+ parents, establishing legal parentage is critical to securing parental rights and ensuring children have access to support from both parents. Without legal recognition, a non-biological or non-adoptive parent may be treated as a legal stranger with no custodial or decision-making authority. Legal parentage provides certainty in custody, medical decisions, inheritance, and child support obligations—protections that are especially crucial
Once upon a time, a prenup was about the beach house, the pension, and maybe the family business. It was practical, a little unromantic, and mostly reserved for the wealthy or the well-advised. But the world has changed. Your client no longer owns a brick-and-mortar business—they have an Etsy store that nets six figures a year and is managed by
Divorce isn’t just legal – it’s emotional and financially complex. Yet too often, a critical step gets missed: financial analysis. Without it, many, women in particular, risk walking away without their fair share, simply because the full financial picture was never examined. Whether the issue is lack of access, limited understanding, or not having the right support, skipping a thorough
July begins with a big bang, as the United States celebrates Independence Day. Parades, picnics, and fireworks mark the occasion. Coincidently, July is also National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month and National Picnic Month. As a result, there is no shortage of online videos dedicated to festive recipes, decorations, table settings, picnic planning, outfits, and more. These videos
The dissolution of a marriage is, by its very nature, a deeply emotional and often contentious journey, with the aftermath potentially amplifying issues and emotions to a higher magnitude. Settling into a “new normal” is difficult for everyone, and for some, the sadness and pain feel impossible to overcome. If the unimaginable happens, such as a former spouse tragically taking
In recent years, about three dozen states, municipalities and indigenous tribes have sued fossil fuel producers from whom they seek compensation for climate harms the claimants allege to have been caused by carbon pollution and/or corporate deception. So far, the results in courtrooms across the country have been mixed. Some courts have held that the claims are preempted by federal
No one expects to become a victim of medical negligence, much less the subject of a Texas Supreme Court opinion. But that’s exactly what happened to Jared Bush, whose wife Ireille — just 35 years old and a mother of two — was prematurely discharged from Medical City Arlington despite showing classic signs of a pulmonary embolism. She died shortly after returning
Ideally, the courtroom should be a place of resolution — not retaliation. But in some high-conflict cases, litigation itself becomes a weapon, used not to protect children or clarify agreements, but to exhaust, intimidate or financially burden the other parent. When this happens, it’s time to shift our strategy from defending against every filing to protecting the client and the children’s
When developing a new product, one of the first questions a client asks is: “How can I protect it—and where?” While intellectual property (IP) protection in the United States is typically a given, many clients still hesitate when it comes to seeking IP protection internationally—especially in China. Despite outdated assumptions, China has evolved into a global economic and technological leader.
In family law, few principles are as widely misunderstood as the standard of a child’s best interest – even among many of my colleagues in the field. It is meant to serve as a North Star in custody cases, guiding judges toward decisions that protect a child’s emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing. But what happens when that altruistic intent is
For LGBTQ+ parents, establishing legal parentage is critical to securing parental rights and ensuring children have access to support from both parents. Without legal recognition, a non-biological or non-adoptive parent may be treated as a legal stranger with no custodial or decision-making authority. Legal parentage provides certainty in custody, medical decisions, inheritance, and child support obligations—protections that are especially crucial
Once upon a time, a prenup was about the beach house, the pension, and maybe the family business. It was practical, a little unromantic, and mostly reserved for the wealthy or the well-advised. But the world has changed. Your client no longer owns a brick-and-mortar business—they have an Etsy store that nets six figures a year and is managed by
Divorce isn’t just legal – it’s emotional and financially complex. Yet too often, a critical step gets missed: financial analysis. Without it, many, women in particular, risk walking away without their fair share, simply because the full financial picture was never examined. Whether the issue is lack of access, limited understanding, or not having the right support, skipping a thorough
July begins with a big bang, as the United States celebrates Independence Day. Parades, picnics, and fireworks mark the occasion. Coincidently, July is also National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month and National Picnic Month. As a result, there is no shortage of online videos dedicated to festive recipes, decorations, table settings, picnic planning, outfits, and more. These videos
The dissolution of a marriage is, by its very nature, a deeply emotional and often contentious journey, with the aftermath potentially amplifying issues and emotions to a higher magnitude. Settling into a “new normal” is difficult for everyone, and for some, the sadness and pain feel impossible to overcome. If the unimaginable happens, such as a former spouse tragically taking
