E-cigarettes have been around for decades, but the devices saw a rise in popularity among teenage clientele around 2015.  Although you must be 21 or older to purchase E-cigarettes, minors continue to use them. This prompted Texas legislators to pass a new law in 2023 that regulates the advertisement of E-cigarettes to this age demographic […]

What is an Allen Charge? In most jurisdictions, jury verdicts in a criminal trial must be unanimous, but what happens if deliberations stall or break down? If the jury sends a note saying they are deadlocked, the judge can give them a strongly worded instruction urging them to keep going and to try harder to

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,

Varghese Summersett was honored to sponsor the Tylan Wallace Football Camp again this year at South Hills High School. Wallace, a wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, hosted his camp on Saturday, May 25, at his high school alma mater in Fort Worth. This was the third year Wallace has hosted the free camp for

Marijuana is not legal in Texas. When will it be legalized? In the midst of a nation shifting its view on cannabis, one question arises: will Texas legalize marijuana? Some ask, “When will Texas legalize marijuana.” Texas has a long-standing history of having harsher marijuana laws than the rest of the country. While general sentiments

Is It Illegal to Wear Headphones While Driving in Texas? No state law in Texas makes it illegal to wear headphones while driving in Texas. There are times when you should not use a “hands-free wireless communication device,” and there could be instances where headphones might be considered hands-free wireless communication devices. While Texas law

How Are Business Assets Divided in a Texas Divorce? A business is often one of a person’s most valuable assets, not only financially but also personally. A successful business takes years of hard work, patience, and personal investment to grow from the ground up. If you are facing the possibility of a divorce, you may