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Phil Kovnat Presents Oral Argument Before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. Durham, Pittard & Spalding attorney Philip Kovnat presented oral argument before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in a product liability class action concerning children’s toys that are unlawful to sell under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

Buckle Up: Texas Lawyer Spotlights Kirk Pittard’s Passion for Aviation and the Law, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. Texas Lawyer recently featured Durham, Pittard & Spalding founding partner Kirk Pittard in its series on lawyers and their unique hobbies. Reporter Laura Lorek’s profile, “Lawyer, Pilot, Mountain Climber: Dallas Attorney Does It All,” dives into Pittard’s lifelong interest in both aviation and the law—and how the two intersect in his professional life.

Congratulations to our clients who were named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America!

Three from Heim, Payne & Chorush Named Among Top Young Intellectual Property Attorneys for 2025, via Heim, Payne & Chorush. Heim, Payne & Chorush’s Chris First, Alden Harris, and Blaine Larson have been selected to an exclusive group of the country’s top up-and-coming lawyers in the recent 2025 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under rankings. Congratulations, all!

Matt Parks Recognized by Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under for Second Year, via Burford Perry. Benchmark Litigation named Burford Perry partner Matt Parks to its 40 & Under list of the nation’s most notable up-and-coming litigators. This is the second consecutive year Mr. Parks was named to the prestigious list. He was also named a 2025 Future Star, a designation reserved for attorneys Benchmark Litigation considers on track for Litigation Star recognition.

Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill Again Named a Top Three Dallas Family Law Firm, via Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill. In its annual ranking of the best service providers to the legal community, Texas Lawyer has named Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill as one of the three best Dallas family law firms. Congratulations to everyone at the firm!

Botkin Chiarello Calaf Supports Austin ISD Families with Back-to-School Fiesta, via Botkin Chiarello Calaf. Botkin Chiarello Calaf was proud to join Sanchez Law and Community by Sanchez to support students and families of the Austin Independent School District at the annual Back to School Fiesta on July 26. The firm was one of the sponsors for the event, which provided free school supplies for over 800 local students.

N.M. Supreme Court Denies Review of Order Rejecting FAAAA-Preemption; Death and Injury Claims Proceed Against Freight Broker, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. Congratulations to Santa Fe partners Roz Bienvenu and Justin Kaufman, along with Louie Cook of the Carlson Law Firm, who successfully convinced the New Mexico Supreme Court to deny review of a lower-court order allowing wrongful death and personal injury claims to proceed against a freight broker, Total Quality Logistics, LLC (TQL).

Texas Supreme Court Allows Sexual Abuse Suit Against Religious Ministry to Proceed, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. Durham, Pittard & Spalding attorney Lauren S. Harbour secured an important ruling from the Supreme Court of Texas, clearing the way for two former church members to continue sexual abuse and related claims against the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) and its controversial former leader, Bill Gothard.

Texas Supreme Court Clarifies: Reciprocal Discipline Must Be Brought Within Four Years, by Popps Law's Laura Popps. For years, the Texas Bar treated reciprocal discipline as exempt from the 4-year statute of limitations, but a recent Texas Supreme Court decision says otherwise. If you're licensed in multiple jurisdictions, this case matters. Laura Popps breaks down the Court's ruling in her most recent blog post.

BCC Team Secures Victory, Dismissal for Canadian Client at Austin Appellate Court, via Botkin Chiarello Calaf. Botkin Chiarello Calaf secured an appellate victory for a Canada-based e-commerce funding company, obtaining a dismissal due to lack of jurisdiction. Congratulations to the firm and their client on this victory.

Heim, Payne & Chorush Helps Patent Owner Win Key Ruling Against Samsung in Wireless Communications Infringement Lawsuit, via Heim, Payne & Chorush. Heim, Payne & Chorush’s Michael Heim, Chris Limbacher, Eric Enger, and Wills Collier recently helped firm client Four Batons Wireless LLC overcome a series of legal challenges filed by communications giant Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in four inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Congratulations to the team on this success!

Personal Injury Payouts in Texas Divorce: What You Need to Know, by The Law Office of Carol A. Wilson's Carol Wilson. If a traumatic injury resulted in a payment, such as from an insurance company or other responsible party, those funds are considered the separate property of the injured person, according to Texas Family Code §3.001(3). That’s the easy part. Family lawyer Carol Wilson warns against commingling payments.

Hallett & Perrin Adds Experienced Estate Planning and Tax Attorney Nikki Laing, via Hallett & Perrin. Hallett & Perrin is pleased to welcome Nikki Laing to the firm’s tax and trust and estates practice groups. Nikki, who is also a Certified Public Accountant, provides sophisticated estate planning solutions to high-net-worth families, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Welcome, Nikki!

From Trial to Appeal: Our Attorneys Share Essential Error Preservation Strategies, via Durham, Pittard & Spalding. Durham, Pittard & Spalding actively engages with bar associations, offering practical insights and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits from our extensive experience in litigation and appeals. Recently, Shelby White presented her CLE, “Preserving Error at Trial: Don’t Fall for These TRAPS,” to both the Harris County Bar Association and the Montgomery County Bar Association.

Protecting Your Share of the Community Estate When Your Spouse May Be Hiding Assets, by Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill's Arianna Smith. Divorce can be a complicated and emotionally charged process, especially when one spouse primarily handles all of the finances during the marriage and the other spouse has limited knowledge or trust in the financially savvy spouse. One common issue that arises in these situations is the suspicion that one spouse is hiding or diverting assets. Attorney Arianna Smith explains the steps to take to uncover the truth.

What Is the Best Way to Settle Your Divorce? by Epstein Family Law's Jordan Watson. If you are getting divorced, you are likely trying to make the process go as quickly and painlessly as possible. In that vein, you and your soon-to-be-ex-partner may wish to settle rather than litigate your divorce case. Family lawyer Jordan Watson explains the basics of a divorce settlement.

Intellectual Property Attorney Eric Horsley Joins Caldwell Cassady & Curry in Dallas, via Caldwell Cassady & Curry. Caldwell Cassady & Curry is pleased to announce that Eric Horsley has joined the firm as an associate. Eric provides experience in complex patent litigation and further strengthens the firm’s capabilities in significant patent disputes and advanced technologies. Welcome, Eric!

Christina takes traditional legal marketing copy and upcycles it into snackable, click-able and shareable digital content. As Muse’s newsletter aficionado, she creates custom newsletters for clients from development to distribution.

If you’re looking for a snappy headline or engaging email, send her a note at christina.dipinto@muselegalpr.com.

Christina Di Pinto

Christina takes traditional legal marketing copy and upcycles it into snackable, click-able and shareable digital content. As Muse’s newsletter aficionado, she creates custom newsletters for clients from development to distribution. If you’re looking for a snappy headline or engaging email, send her a note at christina.dipinto@muselegalpr.com.

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