Perhaps the most difficult cases for family law judges to hear are those that concern plans of one parent moving away with the children. The plans of the parent to move away with the children will especially complicate circumstances for the non-custodial parent. These...
Year: 2014
Startup companies can experience rapid expansion
One Dallas-based startup named OrderMyGear has raised $500,000 in funding while also naming an advisor and new CEO. The company provides sporting goods dealers a platform to manage online stores. While serving more than 120 sporting goods distributors it...
Federal judge rules Texas same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
A judge in Texas federal court has ruled that our state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia wrote in his opinion that 14th Amendment clauses concerning equal protection and due process were violated by the same-sex...
Attorneys have differing opinions concerning pipeline dispute
The trial involving Energy Transfer Partners, Enterprise Products and Enbridge is not surprisingly receiving close scrutiny. ETP claims that Enterprise ended its partnership concerning a pipeline project to pursue a relationship with Enbridge instead. ETP claims that...
Steps to take when going through the divorce process
Besides retaining a good family law attorney, there are a number of steps that can be taken by Texas spouses in the event they are facing a divorce. Finances will always be a concern and that's why it's important to attempt to hold onto a job that will allow one...
The debate over shared parenting in child custody matters
The push in many states when it comes to child custody disputes is towards a more equal shared custody arrangement. In Texas as in every other state, the best interest of the child should be a vital consideration when child custody determinations are made....
Bank consolidations appear to be more common
As demonstrated by the acquisition of the First State Bank of Central Texas, there appears to be a trend in the field of community banking. First State Bank was just recently purchased for $211 million and the deal is set to close in June. First State Bank has...
Homeschooling used as excuse to remove children from home
A decision of a Duncanville family to home-school their children has resulted in a dispute with state officials. Though there were no allegations of abuse or neglect on the part of the parents, the children were nevertheless removed from the home. The parents...
Southwest Airlines dispute with union addressed in court
Southwest Airlines Co., a Dallas-based airline, has been involved in an ongoing dispute with the union representing their baggage handlers and other ground workers. The dispute began when a Southwest manager released a Jan. 7 memo declaring a "state of operational...
Texas manufacturer of crossties raises venture capital funding
A Texas-based company reportedly has raised $9 million in venture capital funding in an attempt to enlarge its railroad crosstie business. This corporation manufactures these crossties from recycled plastic. IntegriCo Composites Inc. originally started in the...

