by Cobb & Counsel | Sep 29, 2021 | Litigation & Local Counsel
You’ve probably signed more than a few liability releases in your lifetime—and you probably didn’t think twice about it (or even read all the way through before signing). But a liability release, or the lack thereof, quickly becomes important when someone is injured....
by Cobb & Counsel | Aug 26, 2021 | Litigation & Local Counsel
Do you think you have a winning case, but you can’t fund a lawsuit alone? Maybe you’ve considered forming a nonprofit with like-minded people to raise funds for attorneys’ fees? Nonprofits can and do file lawsuits on behalf of their members. But to do so successfully,...
by Cobb & Counsel | May 26, 2021 | Litigation & Local Counsel
In his State of the State speech on February 1, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott designated five emergency items for the 2021 legislative session. One of these emergency items was civil liability protections for individuals, businesses, and healthcare providers that...
by Cobb & Counsel | Apr 28, 2021 | Litigation & Local Counsel
It’s no secret that litigation is expensive. Some plaintiffs use litigation financing when they can’t front the fees and costs themselves. The funder (typically a specialized litigation finance company) agrees to privately finance the litigation in exchange for a...
by Cobb & Counsel | Oct 1, 2020 | Litigation & Local Counsel
Travis County is a great venue for practicing law, particularly for young attorneys that are anxious to get courtroom experience. Travis County has an uncontested docket, submission procedures for civil and family cases, and a central docket system. That means (1) if...
by Cobb & Counsel | Mar 5, 2019 | Litigation & Local Counsel
In the world of non-competition agreements, you can’t get something for nothing. For a non-compete to be enforceable under Texas law, it must be supported by adequate consideration—i.e., mutual promises between the employer and employee. A promise of continued at-will...
