Texas has unanimously passed a groundbreaking piece of legislation that will transform how sexual abuse survivors speak about their experiences. Known as Trey’s Law — Senate Bill 835 — the measure bans the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of sexual abuse. It also applies retroactively, voiding existing NDAs that have prevented survivors […]

Sweeping THC Ban Awaits Texas Governor’s Signature Texas is set to enact one of the strictest crackdowns on hemp-derived THC products in the country. Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), which has already cleared both chambers of the Texas Legislature, is awaiting Governor Greg Abbott’s signature. Unless vetoed, the new THC laws in Texas will take

How to Maximize a GEICO Insurance Claim Whether you were struck by a driver insured with GEICO making a “third party claim” or a GEICO insured making a “first party claim,” you’ll want to know how to maximize a claim with GEICO. We wrote this article to help you maximize your claim, avoid common pitfalls,

Divorce proceedings can be complex, especially when significant assets and joint property is involved. In some Texas divorce cases, the court may appoint a “divorce receiver” to manage, protect, and sometimes sell marital assets, especially property or real estate. In this article, we explain the role of a receiver in a Texas divorce case, when

State v. Heath: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies Discovery Obligations On June 12, 2024, the Court of Criminal Appeals handed down its decision in Heath v. State. The State v. Heath decision affirmed that Texas law by statute requires prosecutors to disclose all relevant evidence in the possession of the State, regardless of whether