Legal Articles, General Practice

Malicious Prosecution And Abuse Of Process: Similarities And Differences

A blog post about the differences and essential elements of malicious prosecution and abuse of process.

President Trump to Nominate Lee Francis Cissna for Director of USCIS

On April 8, 2017, President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Lee Francis Cissna as the new Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The Senate will likely consider Cissna's nomination in the coming weeks.

What Are The DUI, DWI, & Drunk Driving Laws, Penalties, & Punishments In Texas?

Understanding the penalties, punishments, and severity of DWI, DUI, and drunk driving charges are often sufficient enough to prevent people from committing those offenses.

Don’t Make This Costly Mistake When Hiring A DWI Lawyer In Houston

If you have a charge of DWI, DUI, or similar charge, it would be a grave mistake to go to a general practitioner of law. These are serious charges and the final verdict can have significant ramifications.

How To Beat A DWI In Texas?

If you ever find yourself charged with DWI in Texas, you need to gather important information relating to beating DUI/DWI charges in Texas and what needs to be done next about fighting these charges.

What Is A DWI In Texas And How to Avoid Them

Every 20 minutes, someone gets killed in Texas because of a car accident involving alcohol. If you use to drink and drive, you should take full responsibility for the consequences. Even better, you should stop doing it immediately!

Bipartisan Legislation Proposed to Extend and Expand Conrad 30 Waiver Program

On April 10, 2017, the website of Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota released a press release titled: "Kloubachar, Collins, Heitkamp Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Number of Doctors in Rural and Other Medically Underserved Areas."

Can I Sue a Generic Drug Manufacturer for Injuries?

A blog post about injuries caused by generic drugs and the complications since the decision of Pliva v. Mensing that made generic drug companies no longer responsible for injuries to consumers.

Nursing Home Liability for Medication Errors

A blog post about mistakes sometimes made in nursing homes that result in the patient's injury or death. The post also discusses how to hold the institution accountable for their mistake.

Proving Actual Harm in a Defamation of Character Suit

A blog post about the different types of injury a person may suffer when their character has been defamed and what can be done to prove these injuries.

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