Snapchat: Coming soon to a Courtroom near You Snapchat users may find themselves questioning their security now that hackers released 4.6 million users information. Don’t worry, that double-chin selfie you sent to your best friend was not shared, but your username and phone number may be floating around cyberspace. How Safe is Snapchat? Snapchat prides
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Dallas Taxi and Cab Numbers
Dallas Taxi and Cab Numbers Everyone knows to avoid drunk driving, but finding a cab can be exhausting on New Year’s Eve. You are either left on hold or dealing with price increases. It’s enough to drive you crazy. Here at Sommerman and Quesada, we created a Dallas taxi quick list with all the numbers
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When to Hire a Lawyer
When Should You Hire a Lawyer? We’ve all seen the commercials urging us to call an attorney after a car wreck, but what circumstances actually merit hiring a car accident lawyer? Car Accident Attorneys in Dallas After a car accident, there are a number of different tasks that you will need to complete. If you
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Preventing Electrical Fires
Christmas lights and decorations are becoming an increasing competition between neighbors. Unfortunately, most homes are not wired for that much electrical current. Each time we plug in another string of lights or an extra dancing Santa display, we are putting more and more pressure on our outlets. That pressure can quickly lead to an electrical
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Potholes and The Dallas Icepocalypse Aftermath
We may have survived the Dallas Icepocalypse, but melting ice and refreezing conditions can still cause car accidents in Dallas. The biggest issues to avoid on the road right now: potholes. As the frozen ground thaws out, new potholes are creeping up around Dallas. From major highways to small neighborhood streets, Dallas workers cannot get
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Oilfield Litigation, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
I. SCOPE OF PAPER This paper attempts to summarize recent case law developments with significance in the area of oilfield litigation. Special problems and resources to consider are also included. II. BASIC DOCUMENTS; MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENTS AND DRILLING CONTRACTS The Master Service Agreement is typically entered into between larger entities, and covers a number of
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Thanksgiving Cooking Tips
Crowded kitchens, overused appliances and cooking distraction make accidents on Thanksgiving all too common. Before you baste the bird, make sure your kitchen is ready for company: Stay in the house when cooking your turkey and in the kitchen when cooking on the stove. Turn all handles towards the back or side. A crowded kitchen
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Andy Kaufman and Faking Your Own Death
Michael Kaufman, Andy Kaufman’s brother, recently left the late-comic’s fans shocked when he announced his brother may have faked his death in 1985. Not only did he claim to receive a message from his brother in 1999, but he was also joined on-stage with Andy Kaufman’s “daughter” who was born four years after Andy’s death.
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What Should You Do After a Slip and Fall?
Slip and Fall Protocol Take pictures: without evidence, any case can become a game of he said, she said. Snap a few quick pictures even if you don’t think you will need to take legal action. Get witnesses’ contact information: for a slip and fall case, you must prove that you were paying attention. Witnesses
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Halloween Safety Tips
Keep your children and your home safe this Halloween season with our Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler, L.L.P. Halloween Safety Tips. Please feel free to print out our guide to add to the refrigerator at home or at the office, water-cooler, pass out to your friends, neighbors, other trick-or-treaters, or drop in trick-or-treat baskets at
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