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The 4th Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Pauler v. M & L Minerals reversing an adverse judgment against our clients. The Court of Appeals ruled that the appellees had conveyed the disputed royalty interests to our clients when they issued a deed conveying the property “subject to” all royalty conveyances and reservations.

We are pleased to announce that Brian Metcalf has join our litigation practice.  Brian brings over 12 years of experience handling a broad range litigation matters involving breach of contract, defamation, insurance coverage disputes, negligence claims, construction negligence and products liability. 

We were honored to be part a of the Mission Park Cares program on Sunday, April 11th.  A huge thank you to Kristin and Dick Tips for highlighting Art Bayern and our estate planning practice on their show.

She will present “The Prep Act and the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Narrow Applicability of the Act’s Liability Immunity” during the Advanced Medical Torts conference April 20-21, 2021.  Lucretia is also a member of the planning committee for the sixth year in a row.

An injured employee’s exclusive remedy for injuries sustained on the job is to recover workers compensation benefits, except when the employer intentionally causes the injuries. Berkel & Co. Contractors, Inc. v. Lee, 612 S.W.3d 280 (Tex. 2020). This SCOTX case shows how exceedingly difficult it is to prove this exception.

“This year wrought personal and professional upheaval that affected every family lawyer, every client, and every court. One thing that kept me focused amid the chaos was knowing that our section did not achieve success overnight. Each year, we built on the last, with eyes focused on the future and the past’s memories and traditions pushing us forward.”

Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced it has acquired Copeland Insurance Group (“Copeland Group”). Headquartered in Longview, Texas, the Copeland Group is one of the largest and most admired independent marketing organizations (IMO) in the nation focused on serving the Senior Market.

He was and still is a leader in San Antonio, having become President of the Downtown Rotary Club (which at the time was the largest Rotary Club in the U.S.) and then was the District Governor. He has led by example and is a wonderful person and leader in the Black community and beyond.

With respect during Black History Month, I wish to acknowledge Elwood Clay as a person who profoundly and positively influences all of those who are fortunate enough to interact with him.

Mr. Lewis was a great educator, but also a great influence in demonstrating good ethics and moral values. He taught his students responsibility, respect, and discipline.

In “Let America Be America Again” he expressed hope that the disadvantaged’s unrealized dreams could come true.

His biggest accomplishment, in my opinion, was how he made it his priority to destroy Osama Bin Laden and Yemeni Al-Qaeda in order to eliminate further attacks on the United States.