Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Famous “State Of The Art” Defense: How Does It Work In Texas Product Liability?
If your company is facing a product liability lawsuit, you may not be familiar with the wide-ranging lexicon of legal terminology. After all, it’s your lawyer’s job to understand this confusing terminology, not yours. However, it might be worth gaining an understanding of one particular legal term known as “state of the art.” This… Read More »
Texas Businesses Under New Threat From EPA Changes
Texas is known around the world for being an energy-producing powerhouse, and many of its most notable corporations are engaged in the energy industry. These companies provide American citizens with some of the most valuable resources necessary for life and luxury. However, environmental groups continue to voice concerns that many of these companies are… Read More »
Insurance Companies Can Be Sued For These Unexpected Reasons
There are many reasons an insurance company might face a lawsuit in West Texas. Sometimes, your insurance company can be sued for the most unexpected reasons. The legal world is often quite unpredictable, and you never really know what’s going to happen when you put angry plaintiffs and sympathetic jurors together in the same… Read More »
Minimizing The Legal Impact Of A Product Recall In South Texas
Product recalls are a regular occurrence for many product-based corporations in Texas. In late 2020, a Texas A&M diagnostic lab detected aflatoxin contamination in pet food sold by Midwestern Pet Foods. This resulted in a widespread product recall. In 2021, it was announced that Trident Seafoods had issued a voluntary recall in Texas for… Read More »
How Breach Of Fiduciary Claims Affect West Texas Corporations
Although structuring a business or a nonprofit as a corporation in West Texas certainly comes with its fair share of advantages, you also face a number of legal vulnerabilities under this business type. One of the many legal issues you may face is a lawsuit regarding breach of fiduciary duty. Otherwise known as an… Read More »
Law Firm Sued For Fraudulent Real Estate Transactions In Texas
Many of us often forget that a law firm is just another type of business. At their core, law firms exist to become profitable. While many attorneys are genuinely passionate about helping others, the underlying goal is to become successful and earn a living. Many law firms are structured as corporations, which means they… Read More »
Texas Energy Corporation Sued Over Power Outages
If you live in West Texas, you probably experienced quite a wake-up call when extreme weather suddenly robbed you of access to electricity. We often take for granted the fact that we can heat our homes, cook food, turn on the lights, and engage in various other essential activities with the help of electricity…. Read More »
The Most Effective Defenses For Product Liability Lawsuits
In West Texas, there are plenty of hardworking entrepreneurs who are creating incredible products for people around the world. Unfortunately, there will always be a few customers who manage to somehow injure themselves while using these products. Even the most innocuous and harmless items often become the basis for product liability claims. If you… Read More »
Complex Insurance Defense Issues
Defending an insurance claim is often all about strategy and precision. While some attorneys can get away with an occasional mistake or knee-jerk decision, carefully preparing a defense and building a case for trial is a work of art. The more complex the issues, the more skill is required. If you are worried about… Read More »
Updates on Arbitration: Two Recent Decisions That Help Enforce Arbitration Agreements
It’s no surprise that plaintiffs oppose arbitration agreements. First, arbitration is generally less costly than litigation, which means lower defense costs. Second, it’s a private process, so trial lawyers get less publicity by battling a case before an arbitrator. Nevertheless, despite the constitutionality of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), cases continue to be brought… Read More »