A class-action lawsuit has been filed by Texas property owners alleging that Devon Energy used sham transactions to underpay natural gas royalties. On January 6, class-action status was granted by U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade in Dallas, allowing the four…
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Lawsuit Alleges Hospital Negligence Led to Fall and Subsequently a Traumatic Brain Injury
When a patient suffers injuries due to negligence on the part of medical professionals, the patient can opt to file a personal injury lawsuit against the health care professional(s) and/or hospital. Damages can be sought for medical expenses, lost past…
Predators and Creditors: How to Protect Your Family
Estate planning has come a long way from when I first began practice in 1993. At the time, estate planning was highly driven by a need to avoid or minimize estate taxes and the tax rules took precedence over many…
Former CEO of Countrywide faces no charges of mortgage fraud
As reported in The New York Times, the Justice Department made the decision not to file a civil fraud case against Angelo R. Mozilo, a co-founder of Countrywide Financial, which was one of the largest originators of subprime mortgages in…
Depletion Management
By Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA When a personal injury victim settles a case and the plaintiff is receiving certain public benefits such as SSL Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver programs, SNAP (Food Stamps), Section 8 Housing, or any other means-tested program,…
Dog Attacks/Dog Bites: Which Dogs Attack Humans The Most?
This is an older article, which was recently pointed out to me, tries to identify the dog breeds that have attacked the most. The results probably won’t surprise you much. According to the article, the top 5 breeds for most…
Tax Deductions & Credits for Special Needs Families
By Amy C. O’Hara, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP Parents of children with special needs often have unique financial concerns, and one way to ease those concerns is to reduce their tax burden. There are many tax deductions and credits available…
Estate planning implications of winning the lottery
Although winning the lottery can be exciting, it carries enormous estate and gift tax implications. Finances can dwindle away in no time if they are not managed properly. Lottery winners have the option of taking the prize as a lump…
My MRI or CT Scan Was Negative. Does This Mean I Don’t Have A Brain Injury?
This is another question I’ve recently received from potential clients. They were involved in an incident — a car wreck, a slip and fall, or something similar. They went to the ER, and the ER performed an MRI or a…
Family Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit with Health Care Agency
Wrongful death lawsuits are typically filed by the family members of the deceased. Although nothing can heal the pain or bring a loved one back, bringing justice to those responsible for a wrongful death can bring peace of mind to…
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