Carol Burke, a Houston lawyer, and E. R. “Bo” Sanford II, a real estate finance executive, were friends before Sanford hired Burke for legal work, which may be the key reason they’ve done deals together for 29 years.

Inadmissible: Construction Time Again
Starting in 2014, there’s a new resource for Texas lawyers who practice construction law. The Construction Law Foundation of Texas will host educational events, update attorneys about legislation and engage in charitable giving, according to an announcement by the State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section.

Claims Against Judge Dismissed in Failing to Report Sex Abuse
A Texas state district judge summarily dismissed civil claims filed against his predecessor on the bench by a mother and daughter for allegedly failing to report the girl’s outcry of abuse by a registered sex offender.

Harnessing the Beast: Litigation Readiness for Big Data
As terabytes of data amass on servers worldwide, corporations of all sizes must grasp the very real risks and benefits of the current EDD landscape. Because massive volumes of sensitive information can be subject to discovery in an instant, a plan—and the necessary tools—must be in place.

Claims Against Judge Dismissed in Failing to Report Sexual Abuse Case
A Texas state district judge summarily dismissed civil claims filed against his predecessor on the bench by a mother and daughter for allegedly failing to report the girl’s outcry of abuse by a registered sex offender.