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October 18, 2010Articles

Legal Changes for the Medical Community in Texas

With the end of the year, there is certain to be no shortage of published lists that are meant to summarize the events, trends, and tragedies of 2009. If you live in Texas, an unfolding of The Austin American-Statesman or The Houston Chronicle will likely provide you some reflective reading along the lines of "Celebrity Deaths," "Fashion Faux Pas," or "Top Ten TV Moments." While these pieces provide an interesting way to reflect on the...

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July 18, 2010Articles

Austin Man Uses Samurai Sword to Threaten Woman

When you are homeless, chances are that your current financial circumstances have left you with few material possessions. In fact, this struggling economy in which we live has many families deciding every day the next item they can do without in order to afford the payment that will keep a roof over their heads. For this reason, I was somewhat surprised to discover that a homeless man threatened violence in Austin earlier this week with...

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July 18, 2010Articles

Woman Sues Houston City Council over Prayer

I am sure that everyone has heard that famous warning, "Never discuss politics or religion if you want to avoid a contentious conversation." When it comes to current events surrounding the idea of the separation between church and state, guaranteed by the First Amendment, both taboo topics take center stage. Court cases are heard every year and on every level about whether or not people can pray in a particular location. And, politicians who are...

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July 18, 2010Articles

U.S. Bankruptcy Laws May Not Protect from and Cover Holiday Credit Card Binges

Does the following scenario sound familiar to you? The Smith family has had a difficult year financially. John Smith lost his lucrative career as a result of cutbacks to middle management at a previously thriving construction company and has been working two jobs in retail for several months. Jane Smith recently re-entered the workforce after twelve years of staying home to raise children in order to help make ends meet. As the year comes to...

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July 18, 2010Articles

Military Members Who are Facing Bankruptcy in Texas Have Legal Protections

The amazing men and women who serve in the United States military are the finest our country has to offer. They have made the choice to risk their lives to protect each and every one of us and we can never repay them enough. The commitment that the members of our armed forces are asked to give has become even more significant in the wake of the September 11 th terrorist attacks. We now have...

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July 18, 2010Articles

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy May Be The Fate of Businesses throughout Texas

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy May Be The Fate of Businesses throughout Texas This week brought a moment to an essential American industry that did not really come as a surprise, but still sent shockwaves through the economy that are certain to be felt for a long time to come. One of the "big three" auto makers in the United States, Chrysler, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a New York court on Thursday, April 30. The...

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May 19, 2010Articles

Will Texas Soon Become Smoke Free?

You would be hard-pressed to find a person who would be willing to assert that smoking cigarettes is good for your health, at least no one who would be taken seriously. The surgeon general's warning that is found on every cigarette pack does not state, "The federal government recommends that you smoke five to seven cigarettes a day to better your quality of life." However, with the fact that smoking is bad for your health...

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October 11, 2009Articles

Qui Tam Lawsuits Expected to Rise in Texas and Across the Country

You are an upstanding worker under government contract who has devoted years of service to your employer. You have never taken as much as a paper clip from your desk for personal use. You use company time effectively and efficiently and are always honest about your achievements as well as the areas in which you still could use some professional improvement. However, you have recently seen evidence that your boss and others are not playing...

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September 01, 2009Articles

Entertainment Lawyers Find No Shortage of Work in Texas

When most people picture the work of an attorney, they probably imagine someone standing in front of a jury trying to convince twelve men and women, using strong facts and emotion, to see their way on a particular case. Thanks to television and movies, this characterization of a lawyer certainly is reasonable. And, there are amazing trial lawyers who do spend their careers in a courtroom arguing on behalf of their clients. The reality is,...

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August 18, 2009Articles

What to Consider When Filing an Uncontested Divorce in Texas

One of the most difficult challenges that any person can experience is that of a divorce. The process is often emotionally devastating and financially draining. However, despite the hardships that must be faced during the dissolution process, the reality is that thousands of marriages will end in divorce every year in our country. The divorce rate in the United States in 2005, the last year for which reliable data is available, was 3.6 for every...

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