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FEATURED ARTICLEThe Importance of the Role of Mediator in Texas Litigation
Effective mediation is often the key to resolving Texas civil disputes without the expense, uncertainty, and time commitment of trial. When guided by the right mediator, parties can reach practical, mutually acceptable settlements while preserving the integrity of the adversarial process.
Seeking Pro Hac Vice Admission in Texas Courts
A reputable attorney who resides outside of Texas and is licensed in another state or foreign jurisdiction, but not in Texas, may seek permission to participate in a specific case in a Texas court or body through a process known as pro hac vice admission.
Nonsubscriber Employers in Texas and Voluntary Employee Election Agreements
In Texas, the intersection of employer liability and employee rights presents a unique legal setting, particularly for "nonsubscriber" employers who opt out of the state's workers' compensation system.
Attorneys’ Fees Recovery in Breach of Contract Claims in Texas
An issue that frequently arises in commercial litigation and collection lawsuits in Texas is the question of entitlement to repayment of attorneys’ fees by the losing party. Sometimes there is no mention of attorneys’ fees in the contract, or even no written contract at all.
Reasons to Go Pro Hac Vice and Hire Local Counsel in a Texas Nonsubscriber Lawsuit
Texas non-subscriber lawsuits are a unique area of law and navigating them can be a challenge for even the most seasoned out-of-state attorney.
The Basics of Texas Venue Rules That Small Business Owners Need to Know
The “venue” of a lawsuit can potentially have a significant impact on insurance and business litigation. Venue is simply concerned with the proper place (which county) to litigate the lawsuit. In Texas state courts, the proper venue can be established in more than one county based on rules regarding venue.
Examinations Under Oath in Texas: An Opportunity to Minimize Loss
In the insurance business, claims are the most significant expense. This is why the prompt and yet efficient processing of claims is the paramount consideration for insurance companies and third party-administrators.
Mental Anguish Damages Require More Than Anxiety and A Bad Night’s Sleep in Texas Law
In a case grounded in allegations of defamation, the Texas Supreme Court addressed the minimum amount of proof necessary to support damages for mental anguish.
How to Collect When the Debtor Does Not Own Property in Texas
So you’ve been awarded a judgment against the individual or entity that owes you money. Time for them to pay up, right! Unfortunately, it is rarely this simple.
Attorneys' Fees and Section 38.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedy Code
Even in the absence of entitlement to attorneys’ fees under the contract, a party in a Texas case can still recover attorneys’ fees as a prevailing party under the Texas Civil Practice and Remedy Code.
The Abstract of Judgment in Texas Collections Law: It Can Be a Debtor’s Nightmare
The filing of an Abstract of Judgment is often the best method that a judgment creditor has to collect a money judgment. The abstract will frequently linger over the debtor for years, and will sometimes follow that debtor to the grave, leaving the debtor’s heirs to deal with the mess.