Business Litigation
March 24, 2026
Understanding Bad Faith Insurance Practices
Hold insurers accountable for bad faith practices. Explore unreasonable claim denials, investigation failures, and remedies including punitive damages.
Divorce Matters
March 24, 2026
The Impact of Property Appreciation During Marriage in Texas Divorce
In Texas divorce, passive appreciation of separate property remains separate, even if its value increases significantly during marriage. However, community contributions—such as labor, mortgage payments, or improvements—can create reimbursement claims, making proper tracing and documentation essential in high-value divorce cases.
Medical Negligence
March 23, 2026
What Is Medical Malpractice? A Plain-Language Guide for Patients
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, causing injury or death. Patients must prove duty, breach, causation, and damages. Not every bad outcome qualifies—only negligence that directly leads to harm creates a valid malpractice claim.
Divorce Matters
March 23, 2026
The Role of Spendthrift Trusts in Protecting Assets During Texas Divorce
Spendthrift trusts can offer significant asset protection in Texas divorce cases, particularly for trust principal established by third parties. However, distributed income, commingling, and self-settled trusts may expose assets to division. Understanding how Texas courts treat these trusts is essential for protecting wealth during divorce.
Business Litigation
March 23, 2026
Price Fixing and Its Consequences
Understand price fixing violations under antitrust law, including criminal penalties, civil liability, and private actions. Learn compliance strategies to avoid violations.
Divorce Matters
March 20, 2026
Dividing Partnership Interests: What You Need to Know
Dividing partnership interests in divorce involves complex valuation, transfer restrictions, and tax implications. From professional practices to real estate and private equity, understanding partnership agreements, marketability discounts, and strategic division options is essential to achieving a fair and financially sound settlement.
Divorce Matters
March 19, 2026
How to Navigate Complex Tax Basis Issues in Divorce
Tax basis plays a critical role in divorce settlements, often affecting the true value of divided assets. Understanding embedded gains, carryover basis, and after-tax consequences helps ensure fair distribution—especially for high-value portfolios, real estate, and business interests in complex divorce cases.
Medical Negligence
March 18, 2026
Understanding Vicarious Liability in Hospital Birth Injury Cases
Vicarious liability allows hospitals to be held responsible for the negligence of their staff in birth injury cases. Even when physicians are independent contractors, legal theories like apparent authority and corporate negligence may still establish hospital liability, making it critical for securing full compensation.
Divorce Matters
March 18, 2026
Deferred Compensation Plans and Their Impact on Divorce
Deferred compensation plans—especially nonqualified plans—can be complex assets in Texas divorce cases. While benefits earned during marriage are community property, valuation, division methods, employer compliance, and tax implications require careful legal strategy to ensure fair distribution and minimize financial risk.
Divorce Matters
March 17, 2026
How Academic Tenure and Sabbaticals Affect Divorce Timing in Texas
Academic tenure and sabbaticals can significantly impact divorce timing in Texas. While tenure itself is not divisible property, its financial benefits—salary, retirement, and earning capacity—are. Sabbaticals also affect income calculations, making strategic timing essential for both faculty and spouses in divorce proceedings.
