The Texas Constitution details the required terms and conditions of home equity loans and the rights and obligations of borrowers and lenders on such loans. Homeowners who have either entirely repaid their home loans or who have accumulated equity […]
In a recent ruling, the Ninth Circuit held that a seller was liable under the law of fraudulent conveyance to the bankruptcy trustee for the portion of the purchase price funded by a company controlled by the buyer, which was actually a Ponzi scheme, […]
Medical peer review needs honesty and accountability. Here’s a case in point showing what happens when these are missing: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/02/us/handling-of-sexual-harassment-case-poses-larger-questions-at-yale.html?_r=0
The Supreme Court has an opportunity to clarify the constitutionality of the allocation of power between federal district courts and bankruptcy courts. On July 1, 2014, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Wellness International Network, Ltd. v. Sharif […]
Recently, the Supreme Court of Texas examined whether a buyer of used goods may assert claims based on the implied warranty of merchantability. See MAN Engine & Components, Inc. v. Shows, 434 S.W.3d 132 (Tex. 2014). The implied warranty of merchantability […]
Each year, Super Lawyers, a Thompson Reuters publication, rates outstanding young lawyers from more than 70 practice areas for inclusion on the list of Rising Stars. The attorneys who are considered have attained a high degree of peer recognition and […]
Retailers are getting hit with a tsunami of class action litigation alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"), Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") guidelines, and related state laws. In general, these lawsuits […]
The enforcement of a liquidated damages clause can mean the difference between money in a party's pocket with little effort versus a protracted and expensive court battle. To learn more, click on the link below to an article recently published […]
Arbitration provisions are a common benefit for non-subscribers and will typically be upheld in regards to claims such as negligence or premise liability. However, they are generally found invalid with regard to claims for wrongful denial of benefits […]
First, the Act has expanded the list of work related injuries that all covered employers must report. Employers must continue to report all work-related fatalities within 8 hours. However, under the new rules, employers must also report all work- […]
For example, a New York dentist required all of her patients to sign a confidentiality agreement precluding the patients from posting comments about the dentist or her practice and assigning her the all copyrights in those comments. On its face this […]
Chip's practice focuses on diverse business litigation matters, including significant intellectual property litigation. Whether it’s protecting the trade secrets of how to build the world’s fastest street car, recovering lost profits for the patent […]