Among the unexpected changes that came with 2020 and 2021 were the rapid development, testing, and administration of more than 300 million COVID-19 vaccines. Despite the effectiveness of the vaccine, the decision to be vaccinated remains a highly divisive topic. Notwithstanding the overwhelming data demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines, there have been […]

  Influence shows itself in many ways. At Cantey Hanger, the influence our attorneys and staff have is showcased when we help clients and enrich the communities in which we live. It’s always nice to be appreciated for our contributions, thus our thanks to Fort Worth Inc. magazine for most deserved recognition of Cantey Hanger Partners Laura Hallmon, Ralph

DALLAS, TX. – Three litigation attorneys – two partners and an associate – have joined Cantey Hanger LLP. Partners Daena Goldsmith Ramsey and Constance M. “Misty” Broome, and associate Matthew Alagha had been with Vaughn & Ramsey in Arlington. Ramsey also had an office in Tulsa. “Their skills and passion greatly enhance our continuing growth

FORT WORTH, TX. – May 13, 2021 – Attorney Laura Hilton Hallmon, a Partner at Cantey Hanger LLP, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Meritas Law Firms Worldwide, a global alliance of independent law firms that serves the legal needs of companies doing business across markets. Hallmon was elected to the board

Cantey Hanger Partner Mary Barkley has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Tarrant County Bar  Association.  Kimberly Naylor of Naylor & Naylor was elected President. Cantey Hanger Partner Ralph Duggins completed his term on the board. Mary Barkley’s practice includes representation of corporate clients, developers, individuals and governmental entities in real estate transactions

FORT WORTH, TX. – Brian Newby, Managing Partner at Cantey Hanger LLP, has been selected Chairman of the Black Lawyers Forum of Meritas, an alliance of leading independent law firms that provide clients access to top-tier legal expertise throughout the world. Each member law firm holds itself to Meritas’ highest standard of service and participates

During February 2021, our own Managing Partner Brian Newby participated in an interview with La Vida News – The Black Voice.  The newspaper was founded in 1957 to bring a positive news force to the African-American communities in Tarrant County.

Brian Newby and Bobbie Ahdieh celebrated Black History Month last night in Arlington, Texas.  For the second consecutive year, Cantey Hanger Managing Partner Brian Newby participated in a panel discussion on the historic topic of abolitionist Frederick Douglas’ meeting with Abraham Lincoln, after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865 and its impact on

Cantey Hanger Partner, Doug Clayton, will be part of a panel of speakers participating in the Association for Corporate Growth’s “The Fort Worth Outlook: M&A Expectations for 2021” to be held on January 26th, 2021 at 10:00 am.  You can register for the event by clicking the link.

John Polzer is quoted in the December, 2020 edition of D Magazine in an article titled “Innocent and in Jail: How COVID-19 Is Robbing North Texans of Their Rights“.

In May 2020, Governor Greg Abbott announced a three-phase plan to reopen the State of Texas as COVID-19 cases in the state began leveling off.  However, in June 2020, Governor Abbott paused his plan due to an increase in the number of reported cases in the state.  On September 17, 2020, the Governor hosted a

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FORT WORTH, TX – Ten Cantey Hanger LLP attorneys have been named Texas Super Lawyers for 2020 by Texas Monthly magazine. The entire list is in a special October issue of the magazine. “Attorneys are selected after a statewide nomination process, review of resumes, peer evaluation by practice area and independent research,” according to the

David K. Speed and John D. Robinson In 2019, the 86th Legislature enacted a law which affects certain non-profits operating in the healthcare industry: House Bill 1532.  H.B. 1532 modifies Chapter 162 of the Texas Occupations Code by increasing oversight by the Texas Medical Board (“TMB”) over affected non-profit healthcare organizations (“NPHOs”), and imposing heightened

On Friday, September 11, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (the “Department”) issued revised regulations intended to clarify paid leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”).  The original FFCRA regulations were issued by the Department on April 1, 2020, but on April 14, 2020, the State of New York filed suit

[UPDATED11/16/2020] The following is a summary of actions taken by Texas’ executive branch, including the Governor and relevant state agencies, in response to the recent COVID-19 outbreak.[1]  There are currently over 1,027,000 confirmed cases in Texas, with several major metropolitan counties having issued shelter-in-place orders lasting up to two weeks.[2]  In coordination with the Governor,

FORT WORTH, TX. – Eight Cantey Hanger LLP attorneys have been included in the 27th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Recognition is considered prestigious because it is a peer-reviewed rating. The Cantey Hanger attorneys and their areas of practice for which they were recognized: Michael G. Appleman, Managing Partner Trusts and Estates Harry

This article appears in the August, 2020 edition of the Austin Construction News online publication. By J. Andrew Scott Have you ever considered at what point should rainwater be characterized as surface water or ground water or some other type of water?  Probably not.  You may be surprised to learn that the answer is not so

This article appears in the July, 2020 edition of the Austin Construction News online publication. Consider this scenario: You are a contractor who is hired by a customer to perform repairs to a building.  For whatever reason, some or all of the repair costs are covered under insurance. So you offer to negotiate with the

Congratulations Laura Hallmon, Brian Newby and Ralph Duggins on your selection to Inc.’s Fort Worth 400 Most Influential People.  Your work for clients, with fellow employees and in the community is something all of us at Cantey Hanger respect and admire.