Why Would an Annulment be Denied in Texas?
When a judge determines that an annulment cannot be granted, divorce often becomes the appropriate legal solution.
Lawsuits & Litigation
VICTORY: Black and Latino Homeowners Targeted by Emigrant Bank’s Predatory Lending Prevail at US Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to grant certiorari on Emigrant’s appeal, ending a more than decade-long effort by Emigrant to escape accountability for predatory loans targeting homeowners of color. Homeowners will now receive $722,000 (plus post-judgment interest) in compensatory damages previously awarded at trial by a jury in the Eastern District of New York.
DOJ Settlement Targets Predatory Land Sales
Federal settlement forces land developer reforms after widespread lending and housing abuses.
Landmark Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Moves to Trial
The case has been repeatedly compared to early litigation against the tobacco industry, which also tried to minimize liability by downplaying the dangers of its product and offloading risk-assessment to consumers.
ACLU Files Lawsuit, Claims U.S. Citizens Held in “Inhumane Conditions” After Idaho ICE Raid
“Our plaintiffs were treated as less than human because ICE and their willing partners think they can disregard fundamental rights if it gets them immigration arrests,” said Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, the ACLU’s deputy director of policing.
Texas Sues Snapchat for Making “Addictive” Social Media Platform
The lawsuit notes that Snapchat bases its 12+ and “T for Teen” ratings on “infrequent” possible exposure to crude humor, substance abuse, and mature or suggestive themes. Paxton’s office contends that objectionable content is anything but infrequent—and is, if anything, often an unavoidable part of using the application.
When to Hire a Car Accident Attorney?
In most cases, the answer to when you should hire an attorney after an automobile accident is “now.”
How Atlanta Courts Decide Child Custody in Divorce Cases
Understanding custody law and working with experienced counsel protects your relationship with your child and secures meaningful time together after divorce.
Wraparound Services as a Legal Safeguard in Family and Juvenile Cases
Family and juvenile cases don’t go sideways because no one cares. They go sideways because systems are fragmented, stress stays high, and plans don’t survive real life.
How to Handle an Insurance Adjuster’s First Call After an Injury
Remember to be polite, be firm, and provide only the bare essentials.