I think Mick Mulvaney said out loud what most of the Congress members actually do whether consciously or not. “We had a hierarchy in my office in Congress,” the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Tuesday at the American Bankers Association conference in Washington. “If you’re a lobbyist … Continue reading
Americans have long had a love affair with the automobile. That relationship goes back to the early days of the magnificent horseless carriage, spanning multiple generations and many incarnations of cars, trucks, and other modes of mechanized transportation. It has survived depression, world wars, and oil shocks that brought gasoline … Continue reading
As a personal injury attorney in South Texas, I’m often involved with lawsuits and settlements involving minor children. Because the minor lacks the capacity to enter into a legal contract, how can a minor accept a settlement offer? Can the parents accept the settlement on behalf of the child? Does … Continue reading
We all love our smartphones. It may be hard for many of us to imagine that we walked around without the internet in our pockets. With a smartphone, everything is at your fingertips. For many, the temptation to reach out to friends and stay active online is extremely difficult to … Continue reading
For drivers in Texas and around the world, driving can become so familiar that it is easy to forget about just how dangerous automobile travel really is. Driver fatigue, recklessness, and various types of distractions can all pose risks during any vehicular journey. Fortunately, those are all hazards that can … Continue reading
There’s an old saying that “Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.” Whether you’re already a biker or contemplating about becoming one, one thing that is for certain is that most people are drawn to the danger, or ambiance of owning a bike. However, people who drive … Continue reading
Semi-trailer trucks are such a ubiquitous presence on America’s roads and highways that many drivers seldom give them much thought. Each day, however, those big rigs are responsible for delivering the vast majority of all of the country’s freight – supplying businesses and consumers with the goods they want and … Continue reading
The result of most claims with insurance companies or lawsuits is a settlement. Sometimes, a case will be taken to trial and a jury will render a verdict. Regardless, at this time, a sum of money has been awarded to compensate you for your injuries and losses. Many clients wonder … Continue reading
A lot of times, attorneys sound like they may be speaking an entirely different language than you. The things they deal with on a day to day basis and the “terms of art” they toss around in conversation can seem overwhelming at times when your only concern, especially in a … Continue reading
We all have that tendency to check on our phone each time it beeps while we are driving. The urge is no doubt something we use both our minds and body to fight. But, some people are not as strong as they should be to curb the ever desire to … Continue reading
