It has been 10 years since the verdict was handed down in the Middleton case and with this being the largest verdict in US history, we’ve been contacted and interviewed by publications shedding light on this case.SOME BACKGROUND OF THE MIDDLETON CASE It was Robert...

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), sometimes known as Child Protective Services (CPS), handles a variety of cases involving child abuse and neglect. If you are facing any of the types of CPS cases, allegations of abuse or neglect, your CPS...

What is The Purpose of Child Protective Services (CPS)? If you have an encounter with the Child Protective Services (CPS) it is likely due to an alleged claim of abuse or neglect of your child. Texas Child Protective Services (CPS) works on behalf of children in...

How is the Term 'Assault' Used? The term “assault” is one of the most commonly used terms in the Texas criminal statutory scheme and common law jurisprudence. Although it is frequently used, its meaning is not always uniform since the word is not statutorily defined....

The “Dram Shop Laws” refer to a specific category of legislation in Texas and other states dealing with the civil liability associated with bars and other business establishments which serve alcoholic beverages to the public. As the name implies, a “Dram Shop” refers...