The U.S. Copyright Office (the "Office") receives about half a million applications annually. These applications generally register literary works, photographs, and other visual performative and digital content. Recently, the Office recognized […]
On April 5, 2023, the Texas House of Representatives passed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, moving the bill to the Texas Senate for consideration and bringing data privacy legislation one step closer to reality in Texas.[1] This year has […]
Due to its widespread and relatively easy use, most businesses rely on state or federal trade secret laws to protect their intellectual property. Understanding trade secret protection is essential to safeguard your business's valuable intellectual […]
To become and remain competitive in virtually any industry, businesses develop, execute, and hone strategies to win over and keep customers. These strategies become critical operational and business information. To keep this information from falling […]
Click here to read Jeff Novel's February recap highlighting several notable developments in banking, fintech and crypto that those working in the financial services industry should know about.
The first month of 2023 is already over. Click here to read Jeff Novel's recap highlighting several notable developments in banking, fintech and crypto that those working in the financial services industry should know about.
If your company is based outside of California and does limited business in California, you may have written off California’s latest data privacy law as only applying to major companies, such as Amazon and Meta. But, if your business collects […]
Our appellate team, including Thomas Ciarlone and Demetri Economou, proved triumphant at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Within one week of arguments, Ciarlone and Economou obtained a summary judgment and seven-figure fee award. Another […]
A number of new laws were passed in Texas this past legislative session that impact the construction industry, including changes to the mechanic’s lien laws and the statute allowing for the recovery of attorney’s fees in certain civil cases […]
Tune in as Energy team co-chair Thomas Ciarlone discusses production in paying quantities, an increasingly litigated issue in courts across Texas, affecting operators and others in the industry.
“There is no crueler tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice.”
-Montesquieu
“For any young democracy, the most difficult but important step is burying the legacy of tyranny and establishing an economy and a government and institutions that abide by the rule of law. Every country faces challenges to the rule of law, including my own.” -Joe Biden
Imagine two best friends, one a former Dallas Cowboys player and the other, a former player on the Cowboys’ practice team. After a night of dinner with teammates and drinking at a club, the former player loses control of his car driving them home […]