Activity in the SEC’s federal suit in Dallas picked up last week. The Receiver filed a motion to obtain court approval for implementing a process whereby Stanford investors with brokerage accounts that remain frozen may submit information to the Receiver seeking the release of those funds. The process will apply to the approximately 4,000 brokerage…
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The South Texas College of Law Houston is having a gala honoring the South Texas Advocacy Program on Saturday, April 4, 2009. My mock trial partner, Rick Laminack, and I are honored to be the Co-Chairs of the historic event entitled “Celebration of the Century.” The black tie affair will be at the Hilton Americas-Houston…
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Recently I had the opportunity to try my first case. I spent considerable time preparing for it with my client and I think that paid off in the end. Another tip that I had gotten from the senior members of the firm was to keep the deposition video clips short and concise. That is exactly…
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Last month, the SEC filed a lawsuit in Dallas federal court against Stanford Financial Group, Allen Stanford, and others. At a hearing conducted without notice to any other party, the Court entered an Order freezing assets and appointing a Receiver. The Order, which later was replaced by a Preliminary Injunction, affected thousands of investors. Drafted…
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The law firm of has a rich tradition of helping those who were injured by the negligence of others recover verdicts and settlements that will adequately and fairly compensate the victim. Indeed, the firm has been doing this for over 57 years. The firm is widely known for its ability to take cases to trial,…
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The recent tragic boating accident in Florida involving football players Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith, together with William Bleakley and Nick Schuyler, serves as a reminder to all to be prepared for safety as we head outside to enjoy the sun and warm temperatures. If boating or fishing are in your summer recreation plans, the…
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As I sit here in Colorado and write this blog, I realize how important it is for lawyers or anyone in a high stress job to take some time and step away. Although I’m here getting CLE, I’ve actually been able to clear my mind and body from the daily stress of the life of…
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I recently traveled to Fort Worth, Texas to deliver a speech to a number of Texas law students at the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in an event sponsored by the Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas (MABATx). The event was very well attended and included Hispanic and other minority law students from all over…
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