By Lance Vanzant | Published April 22, 2013 | Posted in Family Law | Leave a comment
Grandparent rights are always a contentious issue in Texas family law cases, and now the Texas Homeschool Coalition is wading into the fray with the Texas Parental Rights Restoration Act (TPRRA) (HB 2547). The proposed legislation would make it much more difficult for grandparents to obtain court ordered possession of their grandchildren, and it would Read More
Read MoreWhen a party to a Covenant Not to Compete seeks to enforce that same covenant, they have limited options. Each case is different, and the party should consult with their attorney before taking any action. Improperly addressing the issue could cost the party their rights of enforcement, potential remedies, and could even subject them to a Read More
Read MoreDefinitions and Enforcement of Covenants Not to Compete 1. Definitions The law uses complex, and often times confusing terminology. This entry is designed to help the reader follow along as Covenants not to Compete are discussed more in depth over coming articles. A “Covenant not to Compete” is an agreement not to engage in the Read More
Read MoreCovenants not to Compete in an Employment Contract can be a valuable tool for Employers who are looking to protect their interests in a competitive market. They can allow Employers to freely train, and provide confidential information to Employees that would give their competitors an advantage over them should the Employee leave to join a Read More
Read MoreWe live in the information age, in which a person can find information about virtually any thing (or person) in just a few key strokes or mouse clicks. This access to information enables employers, schools, apartments, mortgage companies, etc. to easily conduct background checks. These entities will likely make judgments and reach conclusions about you Read More
Read MoreLast week the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District. The Supreme Court’s decision, expected to be issued in June, will settle a nearly 20 year dispute between the Koontz family and the State of Florida over the development of a 14.2 acre parcel containing wetlands that Read More
Read MoreTexas House Bill No. 63 and Texas Senate Bill No. 28 entered as the Alex Brown Memorial Act on November 12, 2012 would prohibit, with limited exceptions, the use of a handheld wireless communication device to read, write, or send a text message while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is stopped. This ban Read More
Read MoreUS Supreme Ct. to decide whether police can take blood without warrant. This has major implications for DWI law and the 4th Amendment. Read more here. If the Court rules for the state in this matter, it may allow police to take all suspects who refuse breathalyzer or field sobriety tests directly to the hospital for mandatory Read More
Read MoreChoosing Your Attorney Attorneys are the people you call when you need a problem solved. Law firms vary greatly and it is important to find the attorney best equipped to resolve your issues efficiently and effectively. Here are some factors to consider when wondering how to choose a lawyer: Experience in the Practice Area Many Read More
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