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…
Will a Piece of Duct Tape Give Scott Peterson a New Trial?
Could Duct Tape Give Scott Peterson a New Trial? The Laci Peterson case, which captured national attention in the early 2000s, remains one of the most controversial and debated criminal…
Michael Morton Act Under Attack: HB 3330 and SB 1124
The Michael Morton Act Under Attack In 2013, the Texas Legislature unanimously passed the Michael Morton Act , one of the most significant reforms to criminal procedure in state history….
When to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney
When to Hire (and When Not to Hire) a Criminal Defense Attorney Facing criminal allegations can be one of the most overwhelming experiences of your life. This is particularly true…
The Track Meet Murder: A Legal Look at a Tragic Encounter Between Two Texas Teens
On April 2, 2025, a devastating incident during a high school track meet in Frisco left a community in mourning and raised difficult questions about youth violence and the fragile…
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…
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…
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…