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Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins orders a shelter-in-place for people living in the county to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The firm’s David Coale explains how the county judge has the power to make that decision. “Our Texas government code and our legislature has put in place gives a lot of power in the […]

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, what can companies legally require employees to do? During the WBAP Morning News radio show, LPHS David Coale discussed what businesses can and cannot do, especially if an employer forces an employee to work from the office. “You do have some legal rights there,” said Mr. Coale. “An employer cannot force […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to cancellations of music festivals, sporting events, conferences and meetings. What happens legally to the individuals and organizations involved in those events? LPHS partner Josh Sandler explains force majeure clauses in business contracts. “Understanding a force majeure clause is a tricky business,” said Mr. Sandler. “But fortunately, in Texas the […]

The family of Reality Winner, a former government contractor, has asked President Trump to reduce her prison sentence. Winner is serving time for leaking government documents about Russian interference in the 2016 elections to the media. The family’s attorney says President Trump has already expressed that Winner’s sentence was “unfair.” LPHS partner David Coale says […]

Jared Eisenberg has been recognized to the elite list of the “Best Lawyers Under 40” for 2020 by D Magazine. The magazine used a process of editorial research, nominations from the legal community and review by a panel of experienced attorneys in making the selection. Mr. Eisenberg is named in the practice area of Business […]

As the Senate impeachment trial against President Trump continues, LPHS partner David Coale provides week-by-week insights on issues that arise from the trial. Mr. Coale gave his perspective to KLIF 570 News Radio and WBAP News Talk on Alan Dershowitz’s arguments in front of the Senate. FOX 4’s Good Day invited Mr. Coale back as […]

A federal judge has blocked President Trump’s executive order that would allow states to opt out of resettling refugees. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott had already announced the state would not accept new refugees this year. LPHS’s David Coale explains the executive order and the court ruling. “But what the court said in this ruling is […]

The House Judiciary Committee has charged President Trump with two articles of impeachment. LPHS’s David Coale joins KLIF radio morning news to explain the charges. “The idea of both of these and the idea behind the definition of high crimes and misdemeanors or that concept is structure,” said Coale. “There is a structure in the […]

Mary Kay recently filed an infringement lawsuit against Ulta Beauty, claiming the company is using the “Lash Love” brand name for its own mascara without permission. The lawsuit says Mary Kay has used the trademark “Lash Love” to sell mascara products since 2011. Mary Kay also filed a temporary restraining order to prevent Ulta from […]

The November 6 midterm elections brought change to Texas appellate courts with the biggest hitting the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas. The court has held Republican control since the 80s, yet the midterm elections spawned eight new Democratic judges.  The firm’s David Coale spoke to media outlets Texas Lawbook, Dallas Business Journal, Texas Lawyer […]