Covid-19 has changed our world. From every day mask wearing and social distancing to working from home, our lives have changed immeasurably. So too in toxic tort litigation. Courts and parties have struggled to keep cases and dockets moving via Zoom and phone conferences, and have grappled with how and when trials will go forward. Of course, this is all
Divorce rates have actually been declining since the 1980s, where the commonly used “50%” statistic first took hold. Now, divorce rates in the U.S. average to about 39%. Just prior to the pandemic, divorce rates were actually at an all-time low in 2019. According to the American Community Survey data from the 2018 census, for every 1,000 marriages in 2018,
Noncompetes, or restrictive covenants, are useful items to have in one’s business toolbox, but only if a business understands how to use them effectively. Generally speaking, in the context of restrictive covenants, the more restrictive the agreement (and, thus, the more protections being reserved by the employer), the less likely the agreement is to be upheld as enforceable under the
A child custody battle can be one of the most stressful, yet important things you will ever engage in. After all, it’s your child’s well-being on the line. Child custody disputes are rarely easy. There’s no magical formula for how to win a child custody case, but there are ways to improve your odds. Read on for the top 6
Family-building programs — which provide attorneys and other staff with a supportive work environment and progressive benefits – are increasingly seen by law firms as essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Such programs may include job sharing; work-from-home options; and a managed fertility benefit that supports staff as they address fertility issues or consider family-building options such as egg-freezing,
One of your law firm’s clients is an ‘on-the-verge-of-success’ biotech Company preparing an IPO. The President of the Company calls you in a panic. JANE, a sales representative, claims her boss, DAVID, the star sales manager, has been hitting on her at sales conferences, inviting her on his boat during business hours and not giving her the same opportunities to
When we think of divorce, most of us envision young couples that simply haven’t had enough time together to learn how to work out their differences. Sadly, divorce is something that happens in all age categories. In fact, research is showing that a growing number of couples over 50-years-old are calling it quits. From empty nest syndrome to financial difficulties,
True crime and ‘unsolved mystery’ type programming have become increasingly popular these days. Between streaming television shows and podcasts, the genre has caught on to all walks of life who enjoy the outlet of cyber sleuthing, problem solving, and being judge and jury from the comfort of home. Oftentimes, dramatic testimony is elicited from a person who witnessed a crime
The impact of COVID on the criminal justice system will take many years to unwind. The Texas Supreme Court continues to push back the jury trial “start” date for the criminal courts. Texas is currently under an April 1 Order, but the date has been pushed several times and may be pushed into the summer. Many thousands of cases are
The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work as lawyers. We have all adapted to zoom hearings, mediations and depositions. When the pandemic ends, I personally hope we’ll keep doing some of the things we are doing now that are more efficient and less costly. The legal industry has not been the only industry to make adjustments
Covid-19 has changed our world. From every day mask wearing and social distancing to working from home, our lives have changed immeasurably. So too in toxic tort litigation. Courts and parties have struggled to keep cases and dockets moving via Zoom and phone conferences, and have grappled with how and when trials will go forward. Of course, this is all
Divorce rates have actually been declining since the 1980s, where the commonly used “50%” statistic first took hold. Now, divorce rates in the U.S. average to about 39%. Just prior to the pandemic, divorce rates were actually at an all-time low in 2019. According to the American Community Survey data from the 2018 census, for every 1,000 marriages in 2018,
Noncompetes, or restrictive covenants, are useful items to have in one’s business toolbox, but only if a business understands how to use them effectively. Generally speaking, in the context of restrictive covenants, the more restrictive the agreement (and, thus, the more protections being reserved by the employer), the less likely the agreement is to be upheld as enforceable under the
A child custody battle can be one of the most stressful, yet important things you will ever engage in. After all, it’s your child’s well-being on the line. Child custody disputes are rarely easy. There’s no magical formula for how to win a child custody case, but there are ways to improve your odds. Read on for the top 6
Family-building programs — which provide attorneys and other staff with a supportive work environment and progressive benefits – are increasingly seen by law firms as essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Such programs may include job sharing; work-from-home options; and a managed fertility benefit that supports staff as they address fertility issues or consider family-building options such as egg-freezing,
One of your law firm’s clients is an ‘on-the-verge-of-success’ biotech Company preparing an IPO. The President of the Company calls you in a panic. JANE, a sales representative, claims her boss, DAVID, the star sales manager, has been hitting on her at sales conferences, inviting her on his boat during business hours and not giving her the same opportunities to
When we think of divorce, most of us envision young couples that simply haven’t had enough time together to learn how to work out their differences. Sadly, divorce is something that happens in all age categories. In fact, research is showing that a growing number of couples over 50-years-old are calling it quits. From empty nest syndrome to financial difficulties,
True crime and ‘unsolved mystery’ type programming have become increasingly popular these days. Between streaming television shows and podcasts, the genre has caught on to all walks of life who enjoy the outlet of cyber sleuthing, problem solving, and being judge and jury from the comfort of home. Oftentimes, dramatic testimony is elicited from a person who witnessed a crime
The impact of COVID on the criminal justice system will take many years to unwind. The Texas Supreme Court continues to push back the jury trial “start” date for the criminal courts. Texas is currently under an April 1 Order, but the date has been pushed several times and may be pushed into the summer. Many thousands of cases are
The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work as lawyers. We have all adapted to zoom hearings, mediations and depositions. When the pandemic ends, I personally hope we’ll keep doing some of the things we are doing now that are more efficient and less costly. The legal industry has not been the only industry to make adjustments
