If data is compromised, what are your liabilities? What is the appropriate course of action? What is your protocol for notifying your customers and other end-parties?

Judge Carlos Cortez Fires Back Against Complainant After Weekend Arrest
Ted Steinke, a Dallas solo who represents the alleged victim in the case, says the allegations in Cortez’s motion are “laughable.”

Hearing in Case Against UT Regent Wallace Hall Jr. Shows He Wanted to Fire V&E, Seize Law School Foundation Computers
University of Texas System regent Wallace Hall Jr. wanted a forensic analysis of the UT Law School Foundation’s computers, and he wanted to fire Vinson & Elkins as outside counsel for UT Austin, according to a report by the Austin American-Statesman.

New Book by Dallas Entertainment Lawyer Combines His Passion for Law and the Big Screen
The intersection of the movie-making and the legal professions serves as the conceptual location of “The Bequest,” Mike Farris’ new novel, published Dec. 3 by Stairway Press. No surprise, since Farris is an entertainment lawyer and of counsel to Vincent Lopez Serafino Jeneve in Dallas, and a screenwriter.

Recession Rebound: Managing Partner Survey Shows Positive Growth Trend
Texas Lawyer invited firm chairs, presidents, managing partners of Texas firms and the partners-in-charge of Texas offices of out-of-state firms to share their thoughts on management strategies during 2013 and expectations for the Texas legal market in 2014.