Between an explosive political climate and a global pandemic, the ins and outs of the U.S. justice system are more convoluted than ever before. If you are looking for more help on the latest changes in the legal system, you will find it here.
February is Black History Month, and it allows us to honor the Black lawyers who have changed history and made strides in the industry. Black lawyers bring immense value to the profession, but progress has been an uphill battle. In 1930, less than 1% of…
Opponents of Texas’ highly restrictive new abortion law lost another fight last month when the U.S. Supreme Court again declined to intervene in their ongoing battle against it. The new law, passed as Senate Bill 8 but known as the Texas Heartbeat Act, banned abortions…
As people gathered in Houston on November 5 at NRG Park to see performer Travis Scott, no one expected that Astroworld Festival would be cut short, ending in tragedy. But by the end of the night, nine festival attendees between the ages of 14 and…
On November 5, about 50,000 people gathered at Houston’s NRG Park to see rap star Travis Scott perform at the sold-out Astroworld Festival. Attendees expected a weekend filled with live music performances from a star-studded lineup. Most importantly, event organizers assured them they would be…
As of September 1, Texans will be allowed to carry handguns throughout the state without having a license or training. On June 16, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 1927. HB 1927 is a permitless carry law that allows adults 21 and older…
In Texas, the frigid temperatures of February are in the past. However, the repercussions from the bitter cold will linger for months to come as millions are feeling the storm’s domino effect. First, the Texas winter storm caused millions of people to lose power and…
Four million Texans endured extended periods without heat during February’s subfreezing weather. At least 80 people died when the state’s electrical grid, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), failed to generate sufficient power. While Texas leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott and mayors from at least…
Extreme weather events in Texas can leave a path of destruction and devastation. Loved ones may need medical assistance, and you may require repairs to your home or business. It may seem like an overwhelming task to recover from weather-related emergencies like flooding, hurricane and…
A driverless car may sound like something from the future, but they’re here and rapidly growing in popularity. The industry is worth an estimated $24 billion worldwide, and self-driving car startup Aurora plans to bring its fleet to the Dallas area, which means Texas could become…
Like most of you, I’m working from home these days. Part of the agreement with my new office mate (a.k.a. my wife) is that I will get the mail every day. We recently received a large, laminated postcard from the United States Post Office. It…
