Family Law Appeals: The 5 Common Failures
By Chad Baruch
Family law appeals bring a host of unique challenges. Here are a few common areas where Texas lawyers fail in family law appeals.
Dallas attorney Chad Baruch wins legal excellence award from Texas Bar Foundation
Chad Baruch, a well-known Dallas appellate lawyer, is the 2016 recipient of the legal excellence award from the Texas Bar Foundation for his extraordinary commitment to the legal profession.
Feds, state take off in different directions on governing drones
By Coyt Johnston
By re-inventing the wheel for drone privacy, the Texas Legislature has created an ineffective law, difficult to enforce, and doesn’t encourage technology.
Robert Tobey elected chair of Dallas Bar Association Board of Directors
Dallas attorney Robert Tobey has been elected chairman of the Dallas Bar Association board of directors for 2016. Tobey, a founding shareholder in the business litigation and appellate law firm of Johnston Tobey Baruch, was first elected to the DBA Board in 2012.
First Amendment Indicates Rap Not a Crime
Next month, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether to hear the case of Taylor Bell, an aspiring rapper suspended from his Mississippi high school for recording a song critical of two coaches accused of misconduct with female students.
Are Your Business Records Admissible?
Most trial lawyers are familiar with the provisions of Rule 803(6) of the Texas Rules of Evidence, providing for admissibility of business records.
Add An Appellate Lawyer to the Trial Team Right From the Start
Your odds of appellate success are greatest when you include an appellate specialist as part of the trial team from the beginning of the litigation.
Overstepping on Home Schooling
Michael and Laura McIntyre agree the state has an interest in ensuring education for all children.
DBA Director Robert L. Tobey Running for Re-Election to the Board
Robert L. Tobey is running for re-election to the Dallas Bar Association Board of Directors.
A Road to Nowhere: Johnston Tobey Partner Argues Easement Case in Texas Supreme Court
To establish an easement by necessity, must a claimant prove the existence of a public roadway at the time of severance?