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“Guilty by Association”: Understanding Indirect Employment Discrimination

Employers of all sizes should understand the difference between direct and indirect claims for employment discrimination.

Appraising the Damage Sustained by a Vehicle in an Accident

Among the most important steps in making an insurance claim is getting an appraisal of the cost of the damage sustained by the vehicle.

The History of Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Workers’ compensation is a state-regulated social insurance system that offers limited wage replacement for temporary or permanent loss of wages resulting from injuries and sickness while at work.

DHS Clarifies Immigration Benefits for Military Families & Veterans

DHS has issued a formal policy memorandum outlining immigration benefits available to the family members of military personnel and veterans

Investment Scam Targets Immigration Lawyers

Scam artists have been targeting immigration lawyers with fake investment checks

What is private about cell phone information?

In Riley vs. California, the Supreme Court ruled that the police need a warrant before searching the data inside a smart phone because the data would contain vast archives of private information.

U.S. Supreme Court says to police who want to search a cell phone: “Get a warrant!"

A unanimous United States Supreme Court ruled that police must obtain a warrant to search the information on a suspect's cellphone, in Riley vs. California.

High Court’s Decision to Limit GPS Monitoring Is a Mixed Bag

With the almost daily changes in consumer information technology, such as web surfing smartphones and tablet computers, it is predictable that law enforcement technology has also made radical advances.

Understanding Texas Spousal Maintenance Law

If you are considering a Texas divorce, spousal maintenance (alimony) may be a significant issue in your divorce proceeding. Historically, Texas law imposed substantial limits on a court’s ability to make spousal maintenance orders, which were far more restrictive than many other states.

The Long-Term Consequences of a DWI Conviction

DWI and DUI arrests seem to be on the increase in Houston, Galveston and the surrounding areas of Texas. The police utilize a number of increased enforcement procedures including saturation patrols and DWI sobriety checkpoints.

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