Lifetime Protective Orders in Family Law Cases
The Texas Supreme Court Rules Higher Standard of Proof Required for Lifetime Protective Orders Severing Parental Rights In a landmark decision issued on May 2, the Texas Supreme Court ruled…
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Texas House Bill 4806: How It Hurts Personal Injury Victims
A new bill in the Texas House of Representatives is sparking controversy by proposing significant changes to personal injury law that critics argue would favor insurance companies and large corporations…
What is Subrogation in Personal Injury Cases?
When you’re injured in an accident, you may assume that any insurance coverage you have—health, auto, or otherwise—will take care of your bills without strings attached. But if another party…
Civil Mediation in Texas: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Civil Mediation in Texas: What You Need to Know Mediation has become an integral part of the civil litigation process in many jurisdictions, including Texas, where it serves as a…
What is the Civil Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse in Texas?
Understanding Texas Civil Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Claims What are Statutes of Limitations? A statute of limitations in civil law represents the maximum time period within which a…
Criminal Solicitation of a Minor | Texas Penal Code 15.031
In short: Criminal solicitation of a minor means requesting, commanding, or trying to persuade someone under 17 to commit a felony in Texas, and the offense is complete even if…
Proposed Simplification of Federal Sentencing Guidelines
A Shift from Departures to Variances Under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) On December 19, 2024, the United States Sentencing Commission (the “Commission”) proposed a transformative amendment to the Federal Sentencing…
Texas Electric Semi-Truck Accidents: Who Is Liable?
Electric semi-trucks are gaining popularity and being increasingly adopted by major companies for various uses, including long-distance hauling and local food and beverage delivery. The shift toward electric trucks is…
What is Cite and Release in Texas?
Cite and Release is a law enforcement policy where officers can issue citations (similar to traffic tickets) instead of making arrests for certain low-level offenses, requiring the person to appear…