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Chris Hodge selected to Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Council
Shareholder Chris Hodge was named to a four year leadership term for the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Council of the State Bar of Texas. The section is led by its governing council, consisting of 16 members elected for staggered terms of four years each, as well as the section’s officers: the Chair, Treasurer,…
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Ruben O. Valadez to sit on Diversity & Inclusion Committee for University of Missouri
The diversity & inclusion committee promotes diversity within the association and membership and assists in the fulfillment of diversity goals, including educational programming.
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Family’s Wrongful Death Claims for Ranch Hand Trampled to Death by Cattle Allowed to Proceed to Trial
In this tragic case involving interesting legal issues, a ranch hand was killed when he was trampled by cattle while working for a ranch. The ranch hand’s surviving parents and children sued the ranch for wrongful death and survival claims.
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Allen DeBard and the L&B Bankruptcy Group make headlines in the San Antonio Business Journal
“A San Antonio federal judge recently handed down a ruling that could place the attention of the nation’s bankruptcy attorneys on the Alamo City.”
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U.S. Supreme Court Paves the Way for Profit Disgorgement in Trademark Infringement Cases
In this age of global unrest, intellectual property disputes are becoming more prevalent. The Supreme Court of the United States has now made it clear that the victim of trademark infringement does not have to show that the infringer acted willfully in order to recover a profits award for the false or misleading use of…
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Mark Macias named as new member of the American Board of Trial Advocates
ABOTA is an invitation-only organization whose members must have at least five years of active experience as trial lawyers, have tried at least 10 civil jury trials to conclusion and possess additional litigation experience.
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Dane Patrick writes on $200+ million Oil and Gas Breach of Contract Claim Denied by Texas Supreme Court
In Texas, a deal is, of course, a deal. An agreement as to many things can be oral, sealed by a handshake, even a $10.53 billion handshake.
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Steve Walraven named to the American College of Coverage Counsel
The College is comprised of over 300 experienced and recognized lawyers involved in coverage and extracontractual matters, with Fellows representing both policyholders and insurers and Honorary members from academia.
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Attorney G. Thomas Coghlan retires
Tom has enjoyed an extremely successful career as a litigator and we are honored that he was part of our Firm.
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David Gragg and Roger Kirstein named 2020 Lawyers of the Year
Shareholders David S. Gragg and Roger D. Kirstein were voted 2020 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers in America for Bankruptcy and Construction Litigation.
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Meet Community Champion: Katelyn Jones
Katelyn is the daughter of paralegal Lori Jones and she is organizing the first Virtual Be the Light Run/Walk supporting the David’s Legacy Foundation.
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SUPREME COURT ANNOUNCES TITLE VII PROTECTS GAY AND TRANSGENDER EMPLOYEES AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE
In a majority opinion issued today, the United States Supreme Court held Title VII’s protection against sex discrimination in the workplace includes discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.