Driving Drunk in Austin

Driving drunk & a guide to finding good representation

DBA Law - Don't Get Caught - Get a DBA

If you use a name other than your own legal last name, or your corporation or LLC uses a trade name different from its legal registered name, in most states, you need to file a DBA (Doing Business As) Business Name Certificate.

Use A Paralegal Professional And Save Legal Fees

The Paralegal - a valuable member of the legal profession.

The Guardianship Certification Board - A Legislative Attempt at Protecting the Elderly

Among the new developments and significant changes produced by the 79th Texas Legislature is the creation of the new Guardianship Certification Board. The Board is created pursuant to Senate Bill 6 of the 2005 Session, and its purpose is to establish a certification process for individuals, other than volunteers, who serve as private professional guardians or provide guardianship services to a ward of a guardianship program.

Child Custody Law - Basic Aspects You Should Know

Are you faced with having to go through a child custody dispute? You can become familiar with the basic aspects of child custody law. Just do some reading. There are good books written solely for fathers and mothers in this situation in easy to read format.

Car Accident Claim - What To Do

If you have suffered an injury in a road accident - you may be entitled to claim compensation. A practical guide to make a successful compensation claim today!

An Expert's Escapade, a Cautionary Tale

Call it the case of the Renegade Expert. A federal judge's 78-page order enjoining an expert involved in Zyprexa mass-tort litigation from releasing documents serves as a cautionary tale for any lawyer operating under a judicial gag order. U.S. District Judge Jack B. Weinstein issued the injunction Feb. 13th after an expert retained by plaintiffs in the litigation against drug manufacturer Eli Lilly & Company leaked documents concerning the anti-psychotic drug to the news media and others.

Recent Case Shows Dangers Of Electronic Discovery Mishaps

With practitioners struggling to apply new amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure dealing with electronically stored information, the recent opinion in In Re NTL, Inc., illustrates the dangers of missteps in electronic discovery. Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck administered the harsh sanction of an adverse inference instruction for spoliation of electronic evidence.

Auto Accident Laws of Concern

Auto accidents may be unfortunate but they are a reality and need to be dealt with appropriately. The right course of action (in keeping with legal safeguards) in case of auto accidents is discussed here.

NY DWI - Drunk Driving, Aggravated DWI and New York State Law

DWI charges in New York State have very severe consequences. Drunk driving arrests lead to heavy fines and surcharges, license suspension and-or revocation. They can also result in jail time in more serious cases.

Should You Join A Prepaid Legal Plan Service?

Legal plans work by providing basic coverage and attorney services for a membership, or a prepaid fee, that is usually paid monthly or yearly. By paying the membership fee, you have access to an attorney and their services, where without the plan you would have to pay, in some cases, a substantial fee.

In An Expert, Passion Equals Credibility

Credibility is a key attribute in an expert witness, every trial lawyer would agree. But how do you gauge a potential expert's credibility? What attributes provide the best predictors of how the expert will measure up in the eyes of a jury?

Death Knell For Incentive Stock Options

A discussion of a ruling by federal court in Florida that restricted stock on which most incentive stock options are based cannot have any value merely because it is restricted. The effect on incentive compensation of employees and the fact that stock options will no longer be desired by employees is discussed.

Good Legal Writing - A Short Primer for Lawyers

A short (one page) article on the basics of good legal writing.

D.U.I. or DWI Laws Taking Care of Drunk Driving

D.U.I. laws or driving under intoxication laws take care of the serious D.U.I. or DWI offenses. It is indeed a dangerous thing to drive while intoxicated (DWI) i.e. driving under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs whereby the mental and motor driving skills are impaired. The drunken driving offense and the important laws and legal concerns regarding this are discussed in the article.