A Trap for the Unwary Federal Practitioner – No More “Three Extra Days” on E-Mail Service!
As of December 1, 2016, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(d) will change such that there will no longer be three days added to the response time – IF the served document was served by electronic means. The newly amended Rule 6(d) reads as follows: 6(d) Additional Time After Certain Kinds of Service. When a party […]
Ex-Oiler Files Concussion Lawsuit Against NFL and Its Teams
An attorney representing three former NFL players, including former Oilers tight end Jimmie Giles, said Friday that he and his colleagues are taking a different legal tack to pursue their clients’ claims against the NFL and its teams for what they believe to be the league’s failure to inform players about the dangers of multiple concussions. […]
New Study Ranks Houston Among Best Cities for Small Businesses
In a study sponsored by online review company Yelp, Houston has ranked No. 10 among the best cities in the United States for small businesses. The Yelp Local Economic Outlook highlights cities where small businesses have the greatest chances of success. According to Yelp’s blog post announcing the program, it is “an ongoing effort to surface insights […]