Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Looking at Joint Legal Custody in Texas
When it comes to child custody, there are a number of factors that need to be considered in deciding legal and physical custody. However, today, a number of child experts are in favor of joint custody so that parents split both legal and physical aspects of taking care of the child equally. This not… Read More »
How to Avoid Struggling Financially After Divorce
As family law attorneys who practice in Texas, one of the most common concerns we hear from clients were seeking a divorce is how to make sure that they can get back on track financially. Working with the right attorney can make all the difference in ensuring that your divorce does not devastate your… Read More »
Update: Huawei Business Litigation in Texas Courts
An important business dispute was recently decided in the Eastern District of Texas after a 17 day jury trial and both companies receiving nothing in terms of damages. Chinese tech company Huawei Technologies Co. and Texas subsidiary Futurewei Technologies Inc. sued Yiren Ronnie Huang and his company CNEX Labs Inc. (which also filed a… Read More »
The Texas Supreme Court Upholds Plain Language of Contract in Major Oil-Gas Contract Dispute Case
The Texas Supreme Court upheld its deference to the plain language in the contract in a recent case involving a contract’s consent to assignment provision. The case involved an oil and gas farmout agreement, where by the plaintiff sued the defendant for failing to sign off on a deal with another party. The plaintiff… Read More »
The Biggest Money-Related Reasons People Seek Out Divorce
Money related issues are frequently the reason that couples end up getting a divorce. In fact, according to some studies, money concerns are the leading cause of all marriages falling apart. Whether you are wealthy or in debt, money and stress often go hand-in-hand, and budget issues can challenge any couple. Below, we discuss… Read More »
Appeals Court Reverses Lower Court Decision, Finding That Amazon & Other Third Party Sellers Are Subject to Product Liability for Products Sold On Their Websites
In July, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision finding that Amazon as a third-party seller was liable for product liability associated with the products sold by other parties on its website. This decision will expose a number of companies that operate as third-party vendors to product liability lawsuits when… Read More »
New “Services” That Can Make Coordinating with Your Ex After Divorce Easier (And Less Problematic, Legally)
In August, our Texas family law attorneys will often see the number of divorce filings increase. While going through divorce can be overwhelming — especially for a couple that is also trying to co-parent children — In the midst of what can be a stressful time, there are a number of new services available… Read More »
FDA Recalls Medical Device Inherited by One Company That Also Now Faces Litigation
In August, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of Abbott’s Ellipse Implantable defibrillators; allegedly due to potential failure of the aluminum wires associated with the product and their ability to provide defibrillation therapy. According to allegations, the devices have wires that are not fully insulated and, as a result, could short… Read More »
Appeals Court Reversal of $400 Products Liability Damages Award Against Johnson & Johnson Will Have Significant Consequences for Products Liability Actions
A recent appeals court decision dismissing a more than $400 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in connection with the talcum powder products liability litigation will have significant consequences for a number of products liability actions. As a result, plaintiffs in the case have now petitioned the state’s supreme court to review the case…. Read More »
When Divorce Turns Men into Better Fathers
A number of parents—especially fathers—often find that divorce turns them into better parents because it forces them to take on more responsibility instead of waiting for their spouse to handle something or provide instruction to them. In other words, a number of fathers find divorce enabling as a parent. This is definitely an emerging… Read More »