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.

On June 15, 2020, the United State Supreme Court handed down its opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County, holding that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964’s prohibition against discrimination on the basis of sex encompasses protection for homosexual and transgender individuals in the workplace.  Writing for the majority, Justice Neil Gorsuch opined

Cantey Hanger would like to congratulate partner, Bryan David, for being elected to serve as the Secretary of the Aviation Section of the State Bar of Texas.  He served previously as the Newsletter and Membership Coordinator for the same group.

On June 16, 2020, Cantey Hanger bankruptcy partner, Machir Stull, gave a presentation to the TCBA Real Estate Section about bankruptcy issues facing the real estate industry, entitled “Real Estate and Bankruptcy: Issues that may arise in light of Covid-19.”

FORT WORTH, TX –Julie K. Sherman, a board certified paralegal at Cantey Hanger L.L.P., is the lone recipient of the 2020 Pro Bono Support Staff Award, presented by the State Bar of Texas and its Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee. “…the State Bar of Texas and the Committee recognize your dedication

Sixteen Cantey Hanger attorneys have been recognized by peers in the annual 360 West Magazine Top Attorney edition for July. 360 West Publisher Jerry Scott said approximately 6,700 votes were cast. The Cantey Hanger honorees: Scott Fredricks, Commercial Litigation Brian Singleterry, Commercial Litigation Philip Vickers, Commercial Litigation Andy Keetch, Construction Douglas Clayton, Corporate Finance Mergers

Amid the rapidly evolving coronavirus pandemic, parents who share custody of their children continue to face new challenges. In a time where stay-at-home orders, social distancing, working from home, and travel restrictions have become the new norm, parents are looking for guidance on how to handle issues relating to possession and access of their children.

Cantey Hanger Partner, Derek Carson, has been recognized as a “Texas Rising Star” for 2020 by Texas Super Lawyers. Derek’s law school and practice areas recognized are: The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Business litigation; Derek is a repeat honoree. To be eligible for inclusion as a Rising Star, a candidate

FORT WORTH, TX –Ryan Valdez, a Partner with Cantey Hanger LLP, has been accepted as a member of the international Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. It is an “inspired community of vetted defense counsel (and) exceptional leaders.” Valdez is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer representing Fortune 500 companies, locally-owned and regional businesses, and