Updates and commentary on legal issues that are important to us and our clients.
Many individuals who have matters pending before administrative agencies do not understand the potential ramifications of going to a contested hearing at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (“SOAH”), much less the subsequent misnamed standard of review (the “substantial evidence rule”) the district court gives to administrative agencies’ final orders based on the recommendations of…
After nearly two years of litigating a third-party lawsuit brought by the Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund (“TASB”) against De Leon & Washburn’s client, Prism Risk Management, LLC (“Prism”), the law firm is pleased to report that on May 30, 2012, we secured a victory on Prism’s Traditional and No-Evidence Motion for…
After the long, stressful process of litigating your claim, you have finally received a judgment in your favor allowing you to recover against the opposing party. Theoretically, this is the last you will see of the courtroom. In reality, you may have another fight ahead: collecting on your judgment. Debtors can be deceitful and attempt…
In a perfect world, the relationship between employers and employees would always remain pleasant and free of disputes. Hiring would occur quickly, on agreeable terms. Firing would be regrettable and respectful, but necessary for the health of the company. Professionals could transition from one company to another on smoothly negotiated terms. And so on… Of…