Monthly Archives: April 2021
Texas Energy Corporation Sued Over Power Outages
If you live in West Texas, you probably experienced quite a wake-up call when extreme weather suddenly robbed you of access to electricity. We often take for granted the fact that we can heat our homes, cook food, turn on the lights, and engage in various other essential activities with the help of electricity…. Read More »
The Most Effective Defenses For Product Liability Lawsuits
In West Texas, there are plenty of hardworking entrepreneurs who are creating incredible products for people around the world. Unfortunately, there will always be a few customers who manage to somehow injure themselves while using these products. Even the most innocuous and harmless items often become the basis for product liability claims. If you… Read More »
Complex Insurance Defense Issues
Defending an insurance claim is often all about strategy and precision. While some attorneys can get away with an occasional mistake or knee-jerk decision, carefully preparing a defense and building a case for trial is a work of art. The more complex the issues, the more skill is required. If you are worried about… Read More »
Updates on Arbitration: Two Recent Decisions That Help Enforce Arbitration Agreements
It’s no surprise that plaintiffs oppose arbitration agreements. First, arbitration is generally less costly than litigation, which means lower defense costs. Second, it’s a private process, so trial lawyers get less publicity by battling a case before an arbitrator. Nevertheless, despite the constitutionality of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), cases continue to be brought… Read More »