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Pros and Cons of the Texas Constitutional Carry Law

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Schuyler Donaldson

On June 16, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1927, known colloquially as the “Constitutional Carry” bill, into law. Starting on Sept. 1, 2021, Texans 21 and over will no longer need a license to carry a pistol (openly or concealed) as long as they are not already excluded from firearm possession by another State or Federal law. Previously, Texans were required to obtain a state-issued license which required training, a proficiency exam, and a background check. With the passage of this law, Texas will become the 20^th state, as well as the largest state, to dispense with these requirements.

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Federal Preemption in Pharmaceutical Cases: What is “Newly Acquired Information?

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Schuyler Donaldson

More than 131 million Americans use prescription drugs. Studies have shown that there were 2.74 million serious adverse drug reactions in 2014 and around 128,000 people have died from drugs prescribed to them. So, what happens when drug manufacturers fail to warn consumers of dangerous and deadly side effects? Consumers are able to sue the drug manufacturer, but they must come prepared because the drug manufacturer will already have the argument that the consumer’s suit is preempted. A lot of times this argument will force the case to be dismissed, leaving consumers hanging out to dry.

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Legal Writing Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Posted on July 19, 2021August 5, 2025 by Schuyler Donaldson

COMES NOW, PLAINTIFF in the hereinabove case, by and through the undersigned counsel of record, and WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, files the aforementioned MOTION TO …

Yikes. Between the case caption, the title, and the procedural throat-clearing of the introductory paragraph, the readers of a legal motion usually spend the first-page thinking, “Get to the point!” Bryan Garner, editor-in-chief of Black’s Law Dictionary and longtime proponent of using plain English in legal writing, refers to this as “filibustering boilerplate” and “time-wasting guff.”[i] It’s true that many lawyers enjoy the pomp and circumstance of formal legal writing. But a good writer can make a pleading, motion, or brief both elegant and readable—and in the process, make it more persuasive.

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Causes of Major Road Accidents and the Most Common Types

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Schuyler Donaldson

While technological advances such as the three-point seat belt and airbags have helped reduce vehicular safety issues, road accidents still regularly occur, negatively impacting many aspects of modern society. Taking the lives of approximately 1.35 million people per year and injuring another 20-50 million across the world, road accidents cause significant physical, emotional, and financial distress.[1] According to the World Health Organization, most nations even lose approximately 3% of their gross domestic product (GDP) due to traffic crashes, as individuals must take off time to recover and tend to injured family or otherwise lower their economic contributions.[2] Common demographic risk factors for accident exposure include age, gender, and socioeconomic status, with young adults, men, and members of lower-income households having a greater likelihood of road crashes.[3]

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Guerra LLP Fiesta Night Parade 2021

Posted on June 28, 2021December 10, 2024 by Schuyler Donaldson

Fiesta is a 10-day celebration that includes more than 100 events that feature music, food, sports, pageantry, military and patriotic observances, exhibits, and parades. The Texas Cavaliers River Parade is one of the events where King Antonio, selected by the Texas Cavaliers, arrives by float to Fiesta.¹

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