Legal Insights and News

United States v. Rahimi On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in United States v. Rahimi. Rahimi took a step back from the implications of the Supreme…

The Intersection of Family and Criminal Law Family law and criminal law are two areas of the legal system that often intersect in complex and challenging ways. In Texas, The…

Concert injuries and deaths have become increasingly common in recent years.  The terrifying images of the crowd crush at the Astroworld Music Festival in November 2021 that resulted in hundreds…

Introduction On June 14, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant decision in the case of Garland v. Cargill, striking down the federal ban on bump stocks. The Supreme…

Young Thug, a prominent rapper, is currently on trial in Atlanta, two years after being arrested for racketeering and gang-related charges. His high-profile trial—which began in November and is expected…

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…

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…

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…

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…