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Volvo Fighting Local Houston Dealership In Contract Dispute
When it comes to maintaining a business, keeping customer-facing facilities current with the changing times can sometimes be a daunting task. Failure to provide a modern and updated customer experience can affect sales and otherwise negatively affect a business’s prospects. For one Volvo dealership near Houston’s Memorial Park, it may also mean the end of…
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Brick and Mortar Stores Struggling To Compete With Online Market
For those involved in the retail industry, talk of bankruptcy has been fairly prevalent in recent months. In fact, according to Coresight Research, in 2019 alone at least seven major retailers have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. While the impacts of and reasoning for these filings often vary, the struggle for many brick and mortar storefronts to compete with online competitors is apparent.
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Boy Scouts Considering “All Available Options” Amid Financial Troubles and Lawsuits
It has been a rough year for the Boy Scouts of America (“BSA”). From facing an ongoing trademark infringement lawsuit filed by the Girl Scouts, to being the subject of several sexual abuse lawsuits, the organization has had to and will continue to pursue various levels of damage control. Unfortunately with legal matters like these, the financial burden can often be hard to bear—even for the most established entities.
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According to the Supreme Court of Texas, the Attorney-Client Privilege Remains Intact When Clients Are Expert Witnesses
When we consider the attorney-client privilege, we often think of the confidential and protected relationship between an attorney and client that exists to facilitate the free flow of information and effective legal representation. When cases involve businesses, litigation can involve complex issues relating to the client’s body of work, sometimes making the client the best subject-matter expert in the dispute. Based on a recent decision from the Supreme Court of Texas (the “Court”), attorneys are now assured that the attorney-client privilege is not waived when their clients are also their expert witnesses.
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Okin Adams Named To Chambers And Partners
Okin Adams is proud to announce its selection for inclusion in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Chambers & Partners USA Legal Guide for 2019. Chambers & Partners ranks the top lawyers and law firms across the country and around the world, and compiles lists of those with outstanding dedication to and success within the legal profession. In addition to the firm’s inclusion, Partner Matthew Okin was also selected for inclusion in the individual lawyer guide for bankruptcy and restructuring.
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