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September 26, 2011

A look at two noteworthy cases.

'Piercing the Corporate Veil' with Respect to Monetary Claims Against Commercial Tenants

September 26, 2011

In some cases, landlords have persuaded courts to "pierce the corporate veil," so as to recover sums from a corporate tenant's creditworthy parent entity and/or principal(s). In other cases, courts have refused to pierce the corporate veil.This article discusses when a court will, or will not, pierce the corporate veil.

Former Silicosis Clients Sue Lawyers, Firms and Insurer

September 26, 2011

Now that Houston, TX, plaintiffs attorney Warren Todd Hoeffner has struck a deal with federal prosecutors in a criminal case, civil litigation against the silicosis lawyer and others is heating up.

Product Liability Litigation

September 26, 2011

Two pivotal and important cases, one on asbestos and one on benzene, are discussed in depth.

Practice Tip: What I Learned In-House That Helps Me Succeed in a Law Firm

September 26, 2011

The author shares his recollections and advice.

Negotiating the Ethics of Settling a Product Liability Suit

September 26, 2011

Every product liability litigator has played or likely will play the role of settlement negotiator during his or her career. With that in mind, here are five "rules of the game" to help provide guidance.

Litigation

September 26, 2011

Review of a pivotal case.

The Progressive Lawyer: Telling Your Client's Story at Trial

September 26, 2011

Since most divorce lawyers try few cases, with little, if any, jury experience, few recognize the pivotal importance of being able to articulate the stories that bring their cases to life and make their facts persuasive.

Fighting for Cats and Dogs

September 26, 2011

Pets are often overlooked when it comes to divorce, and their status in the law is uncertain. A look at recent case law.

Gambling and Divorce

September 26, 2011

What happens if, instead of having savings, a party has significant gambling losses or debts as a result of gambling? Are these losses shared or are they one party's obligation? Myriad questions abound when it comes to gambling and divorce.

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