Child Pornography in Texas: The Line Between Art & Illegality
In short: Simple nudity alone is not child pornography under Texas or federal law. An image crosses the line when it shows a child engaging in sexual conduct or a…
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Murder Case: Fort Worth Man Found ‘Not Guilty’ in Friend’s Death
On February 3, 2025, a Tarrant County jury acquitted a Fort Worth man accused of murder in the fatal stabbing of his friend, finding he acted in self-defense. Jurors in…
Texas Divorce Discovery Rules: What Gets Turned Over?
In short: In a Texas divorce, both spouses must exchange financial records, property documents, insurance information, and other evidence through a process called discovery. Since 2021, initial disclosures are required…
Protests in Texas and Limitations on Free Speech
Over 130 protesters were arrested at the University of Texas at Austin in late April 2024 during demonstrations demanding the university divest from companies supplying weapons to Israel. While most…
Auto Insurance in Texas: Comprehensive Guide
Auto Insurance in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide In Texas, as in many other states, drivers are required by law to carry certain minimum levels of insurance coverage. However, the world…
Amicable Divorce Checklist for a Texas Divorce
What is an Amicable Divorce? An amicable divorce, also known as an uncontested divorce or agreed divorce in Texas, occurs when both spouses agree on the terms of their separation…
Varghese Summersett Celebrates Grand Opening in Southlake
Dozens of people gathered on May 16 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Varghese Summersett’s Southlake office to celebrate the firm’s expansion to a third location. The law firm opened its…
Varghese Summersett Celebrates Houston Location with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Over 50 people gathered on December 19 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Varghese Summersett’s Houston office to celebrate the firm’s expansion to a fourth location. The law firm, which has…
Can a Divorce Be Sealed in Texas? Sealing Divorce Records
Going through a divorce is difficult enough without worrying about your personal information becoming public record. While Texas courts generally keep divorce records open to the public, there are ways…