I recently spoke to a group of high school seniors at the High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice on the importance of jury service in our society. The “Importance of Jury Service” dialogue began when I was President of the Houston Bar Association in 2005. I am thankful the HBA has continued this…
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As many of you are aware, the Houston Police Department opted not to sign an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which would have allowed HPD officers to screen suspected illegal immigrants for their immigration status. ICE is a federal agency under the wing of the Department of Homeland Security. The mission of ICE…
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Recently, I did a podcast where I was asked questions regarding what to do following a catastrophe with your insurance claim. The podcast was conducted in a question-and-answer format and ended up running about twenty minutes long. That podcast can be reached by navigating my firm’s website (www.abrahamwatkins.com). I wanted to discuss what you should…
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is reconsidering a rule that allows long-haul truckers to drive for up to 11 hours straight after concerns were raised about greater fatigue Amongst drivers that could lead to more accidents. For 65 years, truckers were allowed to drive a maximum of 10 hours at a time. However the…
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The history of Texas has had many firsts. This great state has seen many heroes and leaders evolve and do great things. Others have become wonderful role models for our youth and all to follow. Surprisingly, even in 2009, yet another first in Texas history has emerged. Last week, Texas Governor Rick Perry named Justice…
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It saddens me to see a great man depart from our beloved Astros. Jose Cruz, most of us know him as Cheo, was released from his coaching responsibilities with the Astros this week. Though he will be remembered for his great play and great attitude, what saddens me is the commentary by a Houston-based sports…
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Private plaintiffs have begun filing suit for damages alleged to have been caused by climate changes. Whether these cases, involving energy and chemical company defendants, will stand remains an open question. On October 16, 2009, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed the dismissal of a climate change lawsuit brought by residents…
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