There is a relatively new organization whose sole focus is on making the trucking industry safer for the highways across America. The Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (AITL America) was founded last year by a victim of a severe trucking accident whose goal is to help eliminate unsafe and illegal interstate trucking practices….
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On January 2, 2008 a bus operated by Houston based bus operators was involved in a rollover accident near Victoria, Texas. The bus rollover accident caused one wrongful death and numerous injuries. The law firm of s represents nine claimants. The legal team for the plaintiffs group had to devise an innovative plan to obtain…
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The Texas Supreme Court issued a ruling on March 28, 2008 which helps bars avoid liability. In the case of 20801, Inc. v. Parker, 249 S.W.3d 392 (Tex. 2008), the Supreme Court reduced the elements a bar must prove when an injury is caused by a person to whom it serves too many drinks. Under…
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As you know, America is dealing with various important issues-the economy, the war in Iraq, the Afghanistan operation, immigration and education. Consequently, this upcoming presidential election has taken center stage, causing millions of Americans to vote, many for the first time. It is estimated that 130 million Americans will vote so expect long lines and…
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The Thomas More Society of Galveston-Houston is a society of and for attorneys, judges and law students. The general purpose of the Society is to encourage and assist attorneys, judges and law students in living their professional and personal calling by sanctifying their work and fulfilling their duties to God, family and society. This St….
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As Election Day draws near, one can’t help but recognize, a note of particular importance to all candidates and political parties, that the Latino voters will play a pivotal role in out nation’s elections in 2008. With the Latino population ever increasing and for that matter, the Latino electorate, many candidates up for election come…
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Whether you have been burning the midnight oil at work, home or school, or simply overworking taking care of your family in the wake of Hurricane Ike, there is one thing for sure: stress takes no prisoners and attacks us all. Lawyers are not immune from stress. In fact, stress is part of lawyers’ everyday…
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is proud to announce that South Texas College of Law Houston has reached the incredible milestone of winning its 100th National Advocacy Title. Many of the lawyers from this firm are graduates of South Texas and many devote their personal time to giving back through coaching, judging, and mentoring young lawyers-to-be at the law school….
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