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September 09, 2014Posts

The Start of the NFL Football Season Renews Concerns for Player Safety

As certainly anyone in Texas knows, high school and college football are both in full swing with crowds filling stadiums across the state every Friday night and Saturday. And this week, players with the National Football League take to the field for the start of their regular season. Depending on their particular allegiance, fans are wondering if the Dallas Cowboys can find a way to make it to the playoffs this year under the leadership...

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September 08, 2014Posts

Fired Houston Police Officer Awaits Arbitration Ruling

It is difficult to be asked into your boss' office to have him tell you that your work performance is unacceptable or maybe even that you are being fired. But, it may be even worse to have your employer call you a liar during a press conference held in one of the largest cities in the country and insist you never will work for him again. Sergeant Ryan Chandler, who worked for the homicide division...

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August 28, 2014Uncategorized

The Importance of Clarity During the Texas Divorce Process

Getting a divorce can be a stressful experience, especially if only one spouse wants to end the marriage. As a recent article on Psych Central explained, it is essential for the person who wants the divorce to be honest and upfront with his or her spouse and to be clear about all intentions. Trying to be too nice or sending mixed signals can be harmful for all parties involved. One of the best ways to ensure...

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Would You Call Saul?

August 27, 2014Posts

Would You Call Saul?

Even though the final episode aired on AMC almost a year ago, Breaking Bad was placed back into the spotlight this week as it dominated the Emmy Awards. Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Drama Series - these categories and others were won by the show about a high school chemistry teacher who manufactures meth when a cancer diagnosis leaves him worried about the fate of his family. While all of the...

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August 24, 2014Posts

Governor Perry Faces Abuse of Power Charges

The notion of politicians being viewed as criminals is nothing new. Our country's history is filled with stories of elected officials who altered ballot counts and stole money and did drugs and bribed voters and occasionally even murdered. Even in the state of Texas, our politicians have not found themselves immune from charges of wrongdoing in recent years. What is unusual, however, is for a longstanding sitting governor to be indicted on federal charges. In...

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August 21, 2014Posts

Texas Probate Process with No Will

Recently, Express News reported on a trucking tycoon who was killed at age 50 in a motor vehicle accident. He was allegedly being chased by his wife while riding his motorcycle. Police ruled that the death was a homicide, although the man's children are defending their mother, who has been accused of the crime. As complex as the criminal matters are, the probate matters in the case may be just as complicated. The reason: the...

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August 06, 2014Vocational License Defense Posts

Austin Police Chief Asks Public for Their Thoughts on Deterring Drunk Drivers

I recently posted a piece about a move that the city of Austin is considering for a total ban on the use of cell phones while driving. Not only would texting and looking up information on the internet be illegal under this proposal, but even talking on a phone without a hands-free set would no longer be allowed. It appears that Austin's police chief, Art Acevedo, is determined to address another problem on the city's...

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July 31, 2014Professional License Defense Posts

City of Austin Could End Cell Phone Calls While Driving

Currently under Austin city ordinance, you may not text while driving (I hope!) or use your smart phone to make dinner reservations, movies times, or check football scores while caught in Austin traffic, as these activities are both illegal and dangerous. But, how many of you will admit to talking on your cell phone while behind the wheel? Just a quick glance at the drivers around you on any road will confirm that most of...

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July 30, 2014Professional License Defense Posts

Avoiding Loss of Asset Value During Texas Probate

The probate process can sometimes last for a long period of time, especially for complicated estates. Assets must be valued, creditors and taxes paid and assets and property distributed to beneficiaries. During the probate process, there is a risk that the value of the estate could be adversely impacted unless proper estate planning occurred before death. A probate attorney can help to move the process of probating the estate along as quickly as possible. An...

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July 28, 2014Posts

New York Yankee Baseball Fan Asks for Millions after Falling Asleep on National Television

There is one man in the New York area who may still be hoping that exhaustion at a baseball game will translate into a huge payday at the hands of our legal system. When the television cameras panned Yankees Stadium during the fourth inning of a game against the Red Sox on April 13, 2014, Andrew Rector was spotted taking a nap. The broadcasters, John Kruk and Dan Shulman, found this fascinating and proceeded to...

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