AVVO Ethics Violations – Marketing or Recommendation?
September 14, 2017
AVVO Ethics Violations – Marketing or Recommendation?
AVVO has quickly become a known website for consumers to find information about attorneys. AVVO goes way beyond standard lawyer marketing, which is causing ethical...
September 6, 2017
The Hot Topic of Hot Coffee
Remember the McDonald’s hot coffee case in August of 1994? Of course, you do. Everyone was talking about it. For plaintiff personal injury attorneys, it...
August 23, 2017
4 Questions You Need To Ask In Your Office
Office culture is largely based on the people who make up your office. Everyone is different in the way they communicate, the manner in which...
August 14, 2017
Cowen | Peacock Sponsors Upcoming TTLA Event
We’re excited to sponsor the TTLA Happy Hour on Thursday August 17th! This event is hosted by the 2017 Advocates Board of Directors and is...
August 4, 2017
Don’t Get Caught Text-Handed
While some cities already had a ban in place, Texas has finally implemented a statewide ban on texting and driving. Governor Greg Abbott signed HB...
July 24, 2017
Top 5 Reasons Why Wrongful Death Cases By Car Accident Are On The Rise
Most people don’t immediately lump the economy, technology, and car size in as reason for traffic fatalities, but recent research shows otherwise. With the help...
July 19, 2017
Attorney Occupational Tax
Remember the days when you had to pay $200 for an “attorney occupation tax?” Those days are long gone now that the 84th legislature has...
July 12, 2017
The California Bar Exam Standards: Too High or Just Right?
The California bar exam has historically had the highest cut score of all 50 states, resulting in the lowest pass rates in the nation. California’s...
June 30, 2017
The “Textalyzer” – Safety vs. Privacy
The debate continues over new strides in fighting distracted driving. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who hasn’t heard of breathalyzers and how they...
June 2, 2017
The Big Give 2017
At CMB, Giving Back to the Community has Always Been an Important Part of Our Company Culture. Last month, we were honored to participate in...
May 25, 2017
Law Firm Sues Over Anonymous Online Reviews
A small Houston construction law firm has filed a defamation lawsuit against John and Jane Doe, alleging the unknown defendants posted “false and defamatory statements”...
May 18, 2017
Happy Anniversary!
Q: Michael, How would you describe yourself in law school? A: I didn’t discuss my grades, and I didn’t do study groups, so most people...