Adultery and Divorce in Texas: Cheating Affect Divorce?
Cheating is a leading cause of divorce in Texas, but can adultery affect divorce proceedings? The short answer is, it depends. In Texas, there are two types of divorce: fault…
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Criminal History in a Wrongful Death Case: How it Can Be Used
Can a Defendant’s Criminal History Be Used in a Texas Wrongful Death Case Involving Intoxication? Yes. When someone kills another person while intoxicated, their criminal history can be powerful evidence…
Sexual Abuse During a Massage
Sexual Abuse During a Massage: Do I Have a Lawsuit in Texas? Yes, if a massage therapist sexually touched you in Texas, you likely have grounds for a civil lawsuit….
How Personal Injury Settlements are Paid Out in Texas
When someone is injured in a Texas accident, they may be entitled to compensation for their property damage, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This compensation is typically…
How to Fire Your Personal Injury Attorney
Can you fire your personal injury lawyer? It’s not uncommon for us to get a call from someone who wants to fire their lawyer. Perhaps they’ve found the law firm…
What is Modified Comparative Negligence in Texas?
How Does Modified Comparative Negligence Affect Liability Decisions in Texas? In Texas, liability in personal injury cases revolves around the concept of fault. Texas follows the principle of modified comparative…
Who Pays Divorce Attorney Fees in Texas?
Divorce is one of the most challenging experiences a person can face—emotionally, mentally, and financially. When clients come to us seeking dissolution of marriage, one of the first questions they…
Sports Bribery Charges: A Look at the UFC Fight-Fixing Scandal
UFC Fight-Fixing Scandal: What Federal Charges Could Fighters and Coaches Face? The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is facing its most serious integrity crisis in years. Federal investigators are probing allegations…
Improper Photography Charges In Texas (Sept 2025 Update)
What is Invasive Visual Recording in Texas? Penal Code Section 21.15, now known as Invasive Visual Recording (formerly Improper Photography or Visual Recording), outlines instances in which taking a photograph…