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Family Violence Protective Orders in Texas

Understanding Family Violence Protective Orders in Texas

Family violence is a serious issue that affects many individuals and families across Texas. To protect victims and prevent further abuse, Texas law provides for the issuance of family violence protective orders to those who have experienced violence or threats from a family member or intimate partner. What is a Family Violence Protective Order? A family violence protective order is

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Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The Future of Healthcare in the Present Political Environment

Industries where lives are at stake — such as aviation, trucking, and nuclear power — are subject to strict regulations, mandatory safety standards and federal oversight. These measures exist to prevent catastrophic failures and ensure public safety. Yet, despite healthcare being responsible for over 250,000 preventable deaths per year, hospitals and doctors face shockingly little oversight. Unlike other high-risk industries, there is

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Plaintiff Lawyers Improve Public Safety and Protect Individual Rights

I have been a plaintiff’s lawyer for 32 years. Over the course of those years, I’ve learned three things that all of you know well, but we need voters and lawmakers to better understand: (1) plaintiff lawyers perform work that improves public safety; (2) powerful industries are pursuing opposite objectives with enormous success; and (3) plaintiff lawyers are essential guardians

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Operating Agreement

Prevent Veil Piercing: An Introduction to LLCS and Operating Agreements

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) have become a cornerstone of modern business structures due to their unique blend of flexibility, limited liability and tax benefits. When it comes to business formation, understanding the intricacies of LLCs and the importance of robust operating agreements is crucial. LLCs offer a versatile option for businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises,

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Patents Expose Celebrities: Part Deux

In December 2024, we wrote about the many celebrities involved in the production of their own works and some of the resultant U.S. patent office activity. Many more celebrities have invented products not directly related to their day jobs. Below are tales about a few more and because its March, we thought it a perfect time to focus on some

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Silver Bullet Method

The Silver Bullet Method: The Rise of False Allegations in Divorce and Custody Cases

Few things can sidetrack a divorce case as effectively as an allegation of abuse, especially if that allegation turns out to be false. Unfortunately, such claims are becoming increasingly common. Known as the “Silver Bullet Method,” these false allegations have become a strategic tool used to gain an advantage in court proceedings. The approach – referred to as both the

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If You’re Not First, You’re Last: IP Edition

You may notice that this is the first IP column by Z. Peter Sawicki with a new co-author! Fear not, James L. Young is still involved, sharing wisdom and providing editorial guidance, and is available to share practice tips and anecdotes in our musings about intellectual property. In this article, we want to discuss “firsts” when it comes to protecting

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Family Violence Protective Orders in Texas

Understanding Family Violence Protective Orders in Texas

Family violence is a serious issue that affects many individuals and families across Texas. To protect victims and prevent further abuse, Texas law provides for the issuance of family violence protective orders to those who have experienced violence or threats from a family member or intimate partner. What is a Family Violence Protective Order? A family violence protective order is

Read More »
Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The Future of Healthcare in the Present Political Environment

Industries where lives are at stake — such as aviation, trucking, and nuclear power — are subject to strict regulations, mandatory safety standards and federal oversight. These measures exist to prevent catastrophic failures and ensure public safety. Yet, despite healthcare being responsible for over 250,000 preventable deaths per year, hospitals and doctors face shockingly little oversight. Unlike other high-risk industries, there is

Read More »

Plaintiff Lawyers Improve Public Safety and Protect Individual Rights

I have been a plaintiff’s lawyer for 32 years. Over the course of those years, I’ve learned three things that all of you know well, but we need voters and lawmakers to better understand: (1) plaintiff lawyers perform work that improves public safety; (2) powerful industries are pursuing opposite objectives with enormous success; and (3) plaintiff lawyers are essential guardians

Read More »
Operating Agreement

Prevent Veil Piercing: An Introduction to LLCS and Operating Agreements

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) have become a cornerstone of modern business structures due to their unique blend of flexibility, limited liability and tax benefits. When it comes to business formation, understanding the intricacies of LLCs and the importance of robust operating agreements is crucial. LLCs offer a versatile option for businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises,

Read More »

Patents Expose Celebrities: Part Deux

In December 2024, we wrote about the many celebrities involved in the production of their own works and some of the resultant U.S. patent office activity. Many more celebrities have invented products not directly related to their day jobs. Below are tales about a few more and because its March, we thought it a perfect time to focus on some

Read More »
Silver Bullet Method

The Silver Bullet Method: The Rise of False Allegations in Divorce and Custody Cases

Few things can sidetrack a divorce case as effectively as an allegation of abuse, especially if that allegation turns out to be false. Unfortunately, such claims are becoming increasingly common. Known as the “Silver Bullet Method,” these false allegations have become a strategic tool used to gain an advantage in court proceedings. The approach – referred to as both the

Read More »

If You’re Not First, You’re Last: IP Edition

You may notice that this is the first IP column by Z. Peter Sawicki with a new co-author! Fear not, James L. Young is still involved, sharing wisdom and providing editorial guidance, and is available to share practice tips and anecdotes in our musings about intellectual property. In this article, we want to discuss “firsts” when it comes to protecting

Read More »

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