Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Sean Szlachtowski, attorney TL;DR: Knowing the Difference Between DWI, DUI, and OWI Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense in Texas for drivers of any age. Not only are you risking fines and jail time, but you are also putting your life and the life of other drivers at
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Jason Ferguson, attorney TL;DR: Key Takeaways About RoundUp Controversy Surrounding RoundUp What is RoundUp? RoundUp is a popular herbicide containing glyphosate, a synthetic chemical compound ingredient that kills plants by destroying the vital enzymes that plants need to grow, and is used mostly by farmers, landscapers, and home gardeners. It’s particularly common in combination with genetically modified crops
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Camille Pace, attorney TL;DR: Key Takeaways In Texas, motorcycles are everywhere. With beautiful weather for most of the year and long stretches of open road, it’s easy to understand why so many riders are drawn to that sense of freedom. But riders have very little physical protection, and when other drivers aren’t paying attention, the consequences can be severe.
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Mark O’Donnell, attorney TL;DR: Key Takeaways About Torts You’ve probably heard legal terms thrown around in movies or news stories, like lawsuit, negligence, damages, but “tort” might not be one you use every day. Still, torts are happening all around us. Every time someone is injured in a car crash, harmed by a defective
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Gabrielle Becker, attorney TL;DR: Sugar Dating & Legal Risks Understanding Sugar Dating What is Sugar Dating? Sugar dating is a relationship with an arrangement for one partner, the “sugar baby,” to receive financial or material support from another, typically older and wealthier individual known as the “sugar daddy” or “sugar mommy.” The
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Brad Russell, attorney TL;DR: Quick Takeaways After an accident, most people ask the same question: Do I need a personal injury lawyer, or can I handle this on my own? It’s a fair question. Maybe your injuries seem manageable, or the insurance company sounds helpful (at least at first). But as the weeks pass, medical bills stack
