Judge or Jury: Who Determines Amount of Attorney’s Fees?
Now before the Texas Supreme Court are the cross petitions filed in Knoderer v. State Farm Lloyds, 515 S.W.3d 21 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2017), pet. pending, No. 17-0306 (Tex.…
Does Menchaca apply to Appraisal Cases?
Maybe not. In Ortiz v. State Farm Lloyds, No. 04-17-00252, 2017 WL 5162315 (Tex. App.—San Antonio November 8, 2017, pet. filed), the court considered Ortiz’s motion for…
Give Your Business a Check-Up for the New Year
The beginning of a new year is the right time for business owners to assess where they are, where they want to go and what they need to do to get there. By taking a proactive…
What does child support actually support?
Determination of child support is a key aspect of divorce and Family Court support proceedings involving children. But what exactly is that child support award supposed to cover…
Your Home Value: is the Internet really a crystal ball?
One of the major assets of most couples is the marital residence. Whether married five years or 30, most couples have invested their time, money and emotion into the family home.…
Let’s Go to the Video: Modern Technology and Youth Crimes
Police body camera footage is an increasingly important piece of evidence in criminal type cases. This goes for both the prosecution, in Family Court known as the Presentment…
How Military Leadership, Planning Skills Translate Well to Post-service Entrepreneurship
As Veterans Day approaches this weekend, discussion of life after military service for veterans gains increased visibility. To be sure, life after military service can be a…
Putting the Past Behind Them: New York will Allow People to Seal Their Criminal Records
A criminal conviction has repercussions that go far beyond a judge’s sentence. Not only can an individual lose his or her freedom for months or years, but a criminal record can…
Tully Rinckey opens Austin office in $15 million expansion push
Law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC has opened a new office in Austin, its 10th location overall. The new office is part of a strategy by the Albany, New York, firm to spend the next four…
Veterans: Know Your USERRA Rights
When a school district informs parents that their children are having trouble at school – whether it’s lack of focus, paying attention or having behavioral issues in the…