Chapter 183 defines a “permittee” is defined as someone who holds one of the following permits under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code:
Living Revocable Trusts in Texas
It’s important to understand how Living Revocable Trusts in Texas can help. A revocable living trust is an important legal document that serves as an instrument for managing assets and distributing them after death—it puts into effect while you are
When Distributions Aren’t Made According to the Will
This is a Case Study analysis on the facts of Patrick v. Patrick, as if it were to be decided today. It is not an analysis of the court’s holding in this case. Introduction Probate law governs the distribution of a deceased person’s assets.
Texas Supreme Court Rules on “Bespoke” Add-Back Royalty Clause
In Devon Energy Production Company, LP et al v. Sheppard et al, the Supreme Court of Texas construed what it referred to as a “bespoke” and “highly unique” royalty clause in several oil and gas leases to prohibit the producers from deducting
Most Common Types of Fraud (and How You Can Prove Them)
No matter what type of fraud is involved, there is a high bar you must meet in order to prove your case. Any type of fraud requires willful conduct with an intent to deceive
Navigating Navigation
The Fifth Circuit reviewed the relevant factors and found that the area the boat was in was not “navigable water” governed by federal law:“[T]he location of the allision
Shift Assignments Cannot Amount to Discrimination
The Dallas County Jail routinely assigned the female detention officers to work the weekend shifts. The supervisors claimed it was safer for the male detention officers
Texas Board of Legal Specialization announces new specialty areas in aviation and insurance law
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization, or TBLS, announced Wednesday the addition of aviation and insurance law to its board certification program. Both specialty areas will be added to the certification program this month, bringing the total number to 27
Latest & Greatest – How to Draft Easements
It has been said that “possession is nine-tenths of the law.” If that adage is true, where does that leave an easement, a nonpossessory interest in land that permits the holder the right to use the property of another?
You Received a Hospital Lien. What Exactly Does This Mean?
Under Texas hospital lien law, a lien in favor of your healthcare provider automatically attaches to your personal injury claim, including the proceeds of a future lawsuit or settlement. The lien also applies to