Lifestyle

With soaring temps outside, it may not feel like it, but the dog days of summer are winding down and Back-to-School is right around the corner. For some, the routine of school may be perfect, but for a working parent, sometimes the additional “to-do” list can seem overwhelming.  Homework, projects, sports, music, friends, dances, drop […]

Law firms as a business are unique in their own way. They consist of a lawyer(s), paralegals and office support staff that all work together to resolve a conflict for the client. In any law firm, there are extremely talented lawyers and paralegals who move with high energy and at a fast pace. They know

June is National Safety Month, a month devoted to reducing the leading causes of injury or death, be it at home, or on the road. At Murphy Legal, one area of the law we focus on is Highway Safety. Every year, more than 3,000 fatalities result from motor vehicle accidents in Texas. Many of these

Non-Subscriber Q&Awith Jason Kipness 1. What does it mean to be a non-subscriber in Texas? In Texas, employers are legally permitted to opt out of workers compensation. These employers are called “non-subscribers” because these businesses are non-subscribing to the Texas Workers Compensation Act. 2. How does becoming a non-subscriber benefit my business? Becoming a non-subscriber

Every day another news story is run regarding the increasing cost of health care in the United States. Plaintiffs routinely seek to pass these ever-increasing medical expenses on to Defendants. Despite these efforts, Texas law is clear that the only medical expenses that a Plaintiff can pass on are those that are actually paid or