After 140 days of committee hearings, floor debates, public testimony, and political maneuvering, the 89th Texas Legislature ushered in a new wave of Texas laws, hundreds of which went into…
Texas has unanimously passed and signed into law a groundbreaking piece of legislation that will transform how sexual abuse survivors speak about their experiences. Known as Trey’s Law — Senate…
The devastating Memorial Day weekend tragedy at Grapevine Lake that claimed the life of 18-year-old Ava Moore presents multiple avenues for civil litigation and raises complex questions about liability, negligent…
Texas Governor Vetoes THC Ban: What It Means for Consumers, Businesses, and Politics In a late-night decision that sent shockwaves through Texas politics, Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3…
In a significant legislative move aimed at combating online harassment and exploitation, the federal government has enacted the “Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and…
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….
Criminal solicitation of a minor is a serious offense in Texas, and it happens more often than many realize. Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors aggressively pursue these cases, particularly when…
Mediation in Family Law: A Practical Guide to Solving Family Disputes Family law disputes, such as divorce or child custody matters, often carry significant emotional and financial weight for those…
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…