Four constitutional law experts are called to testify during the first House Judiciary Committee hearing in the ongoing impeachment proceedings regarding President Trump. LPHS’s David Coale provides perspective on their roles. “The report we have today that came out from Mr. Schiff’s committee is largely focused on the facts – what they learned in depositions, […]

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over whether to keep the program, Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals, known as DACA. The Trump administration wants to end the program that allows recipients temporary protection from deportation. LPHS partner Andrés Correa told the Dallas Morning News Spanish-language newspaper, Al Día, that he still has hope even if […]

After hearing arguments on Tuesday, a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on the future of DACA, also known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, may not come until next year. However, from the tone during arguments, reports say the justices may be leaning toward siding with President Trump’s decision to end the program, which currently grants temporary protection from deportation to around 700,000 […]

LPHS partner Michael K. Hurst and attorney Chisara Ezie-Boncoeur offered a presentation entitled “Prepping Clients and Non-Clients and Defending the Deposition” as part of the Dallas Bar Association’s 2019 Trial Academy. The presentation provided Trial Academy attendees with tips to improve preparation for and conducting depositions.

Veteran Dallas attorney Sara Chelette has joined Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann as a Partner. Ms. Chelette handles business disputes and commercial litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants in fiduciary duty, trade secret, breach of contract, construction defect, and zoning lawsuits. In addition, she has represented shareholders in derivative litigation and advises clients on cybersecurity […]

LPHS Partner Elizabeth Ryan and Associates Chisara Ezie-Boncoeur and Jervonne Newsome have been selected as “Top 50 Women Lawyers” in Dallas by the Texas Diversity Council. Ms. Ryan is receiving this award for the second year in a row. The Texas Diversity Council is a non-profit organization committed to fostering a learning environment for organizations […]

Tourism agency VisitDallas and the Mayor of Dallas are at odds over proposed bylaw changes to the organization. According to a FOX 4 news report, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson believes board members of the organization are trying to avoid oversight from the city by taking away his ability to appoint board members. A spokesperson for […]

Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann partner Joshua Sandler spoke at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant’s Conference (AICPA) in July 2019. Topics discussed involved strategies for underscoring the gender pay gap including the evident pay gap for women of color. The AICPA is the national professional organization of Certified Public Accountants in the United […]

President Trump is threatening to place tariffs on Mexican imports and force the Mexican government to prevent a growing number of migrants from traveling through the country and crossing the southern border into the U.S. In an interview with WFAA Channel 8, the firm’s David Coale says he doesn’t think the president may be able […]

LPHS attorney Jervonne Newsome recently presented at the ABA TIPS 2019 Emerging Issues in Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference in San Diego. Her comments provided insights and advice on effective tools of cross-examination in product liability matters. Drawing from her experience in the courtroom, Ms. Newsome emphasized the importance of using cross-examination from the […]