Litigation

2009 Winner, GDHCC Award

Posted on November 03, 2009
For some, it comes easy to boast one's own accomplishments. For others, it's difficult to even accept a compliment. For me, a fact's a fact. And the fact is, I am the 2009 Winner of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Quality & Excellence Entrepreneur Pacesetter Award...

Death by Imports Continues. Baby Bassinet is Latest Killer.

Posted on October 30, 2009
I've written a great deal about dangerous products that have resulted in numerous injuries and deaths. It's no surprise that most of these products were imported from foreign countries such as China and India, where manufacturing is cheap, but safety standards are lax...

Stephen Zack: First Hispanic American As President-elect of the American Bar Association

Posted on October 14, 2009
Miami lawyer Stephen Zack is now president-elect of the American Bar Association.  He'll serve in this capacity for one year, and become official president in August 2010.  Zack holds the honor of being the first Hispanic American to be elected to this prestigious position, and I congratulate Mr...

Interview today at 3:30 CST

Posted on October 06, 2009
Listen in as my partner Luis Bartolomei interviews the first Hispanic President of the American Bar Association on the Legal Broadcast Network, 3:30 CST.

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Starting a Firm? Pick a Practice and Find Your Niche.

Posted on October 05, 2009
Recently I wrote an article for Texas Lawyer, which published on September 28, entitled "Starting a Firm? Pick a Practice and Find Your Niche". I hope that it will be helpful to all young firms just starting out. A PDF of the article is available by clicking here.

Lessons From Letterman

Posted on October 04, 2009
By now, everyone knows David Letterman, the gap-toothed sage of late night TV, had sex with a bunch of his underlings. Surprised? Don't be, Hollywood is full of sycophants who use the casting couch to get "somewhere". Is Letterman's job in jeopardy - hardly - he's a ratings machine in a world where ratings are falling faster than ever...

Putting the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber's House back in Order

Posted on September 24, 2009
Over the past several months, much has been said in the media about problems and even irregularities at the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ('GDHCC'). As with every story, there are two sides. The current Board, on which I serve as Vice-Chair, has taken a pro-active approach to rebuilding our house on a stronger foundation...

Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Still Has No CEO

Posted on September 24, 2009
The Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce has delayed hiring a chief executive officer since former CEO Cici Rojas left us in April.  Please read my interview with Sheryl Jean of the Dallas Morning News below: Dallas Hispanic chamber delays hiring a new CEO 10:40 PM CDT on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 By SHERYL JEAN / The Dallas Morning News The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce took key steps Wednesday to address its five months of leadership turmoil, but the nonprofit business group probably will remain without a chief executive into early next year...

My WFAA Interview on Garage Sale Recalls

Posted on September 24, 2009
Please view the link below for my Friday interview on the WFAA news segment regarding the liability of people selling recalled items in garage sales:

Transit Wins Over Even the Goldwater Institute

Posted on September 21, 2009
Twenty-five years ago, the citizens of Dallas were presented with an audacious public spending plan. Bear in mind, that Dallas isn't Los Angeles or Boston. Dallas is deeply conservative and absolutely anti-tax. The audacious spending plan was the creation of one of Texas's largest public agencies, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Agency ('DART')...

Author Argues Guys Vs. Men

Posted on September 21, 2009
In yesterday's New York Times, Cathleen Calbert urged women to "Forget the men. Pick a guy." Guys are often in between things like jobs and houses, which means they're more likely to stay up with you all night, drinking wine and playing gin rummy...

Feds Cracking Down on Resale of Recalled Goods

Posted on September 18, 2009
If you're planning to hold or shop at a garage sale, you should be aware that the federal government is watching. A new federal law makes it a crime to sell items that the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled. The Commission has sent staffers out to make sure the bigger thrift stores know about it, but the same law applies to individual sellers...

Outlook on the Metroplex Economy

Posted on September 14, 2009
I was quoted in the following Dallas Morning News article: Business leaders worry about national economy but optimistic for Dallas-Fort Worth Cheryl Hall, Dallas Morning News - September 12, 2009 D-FW business leaders are tiptoeing into the fourth quarter...

Angel Reyes Recognized as Super Lawyer for 2009

Posted on September 02, 2009
By Luis Bartolomei   I'm proud to announce that my partner, Angel Reyes, was voted by his peers through the Texas Monthly magazine survey as one of the 'Super Lawyers' in the State of Texas for 2009. Angel was recognized for business litigation. The selection process for this honor is extensive...

Why There Are No Yale Law School Grads at Skadden Arps

Posted on August 31, 2009
Nearly 2 years ago, I wrote about the cost of law school and whether or not it mattered whether you went to a highly ranked law school when it came time to landing a job. That was before the world turned upside down and the U.S. skidded into an ongoing 2 year recession...

Oh How the Mighty Have Fallen

Posted on August 30, 2009
A recent Wall Street Journal article noted that Cerberus Capital Management, LP is literally facing a run on its funds. Clients withdrew more than $5.5B or 71% of the hedge fund's assets. Stephen Feinberg named his fund Cerberus because it was the name of a mythical three-headed dog that guarded the gates of Hades...

Slain model's car found in grocery store lot

Posted on August 28, 2009
In an ever present development, I bring you new news of the double death of Jasmine Fiore and Ryan Jenkins. LA County sheriffs noted a Mercedes that matched the description of Fiore's vehicle. Fiore's vehicle was a white 2007 Mercedes CL 500 worth mid thirties...

Update on Murder Suspect

Posted on August 24, 2009
The reality TV contestant, Ryan Jenkins, accused of cutting the fingers off and pulling the teeth out of his wife/victim, Jasmine Fiore, was found hanged in an apparent suicide near Vancouver, Canada. That probably closes our story about how Ms. Fiore was identified through the serial numbers on her breast implants...

Jenkins Brought Down By What Took Him In??

Posted on August 23, 2009
??Ryan Alexander Jenkins seemed to live a charmed life. He was a wealthy reality show contestant who appeared in Megan Wants a Millionaire. He has a dark and handsome look and Canadian citizenship - you can never underestimate the value of a second passport...

Cato Institute Comes Out in Favor Of Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Posted on August 21, 2009
For those readers who aren't familiar with the Cato Institute, here is its mission statement: 'The mission of the Cato Institute is to increase the understanding of public policies based on the principles of limited government, free markets, individual liberty, and peace...

Dranger Capital Management's Trading Strategy In Full Swing

Posted on August 20, 2009
Investors this week used the options markets in an effort to protect against a market sell off.  As our readers know, Dranger Capital Management ("DCM"), has been way out in front of this trading strategy as evidenced by its #2 ranking on Barclays...

Dranger Capital Management Strategy

Posted on August 19, 2009
I recently came across an article that bears directly on our trading strategy here at Dranger Capital Management (DCM).  As many readers know, our strategy remains bearish on S&P 500 with both short and medium term holding periods. The strategy follows some basic market principals and incorporates the VIX and overbought/oversold indicators to accomplish above-market returns with little more risk than market risk...

Thank God for REAL Investment Opportunities!

Posted on August 17, 2009
Dear Readers, If you're like me, you've been wondering when we'll claw out of this "repression" and move into better financial positions.  What with the stock markets still 30% off their highs from a year ago and housing still down over 30% from 2007 highs, what's to feel good about?  I suppose if you have your health, or better yet, health insurance, that is some solace...

The Cuban Revolution Webcast

Posted on August 14, 2009
Please check out my interview with Brian Cuban on his webcast, The Cuban Revolution:

Television: Same Old Song, Different Verse.

Posted on August 06, 2009
'I bought a bourgeois house in the Hollywood hills With a truckload of hundred thousand dollar bills. Man came by to hook up my cable TV. We settled in for the night my baby and me. We switched 'round and 'round 'til half-past dawn. There was fifty-seven channels and nothin' on...

18 Wheeler Wreaks Havoc in North Texas

Posted on August 04, 2009
Another hot summer day and another tragedy on Texas highways. Today's Dallas Morning News reports that an 18 wheeler driven by James Crayton of Dallas, apparently never slowed and rear-ended Anthony and Kimberly Brandon's vehicle, causing it to explode on impact, killing them both...

Little Information Given About Solo Law Practice Run by Sotomayor in the '80s

Posted on July 08, 2009
Yesterday's NYTimes article, title above, brings to mind a myriad of thoughts. At first blush, it seems that Sotomayor was helping people on the side of her regular gig at the Manhattan DA's office and then at Pavia & Harcourt. In order to fully understand Sotomayor's position, it is necessary to parse her words carefully...

My New Firm Featured in the Dallas Morning News

Posted on July 06, 2009
Here is a recent Dallas Morning News article about my new firm, Reyes Bartolomei Browne. Please read below: Dallas law firms traveling a softer road than many national offices 09:34 AM CDT on Monday, July 6, 2009 By ERIC TORBENSON / The Dallas Morning News While a painful recession has forced many big law firms nationwide to downsize, Dallas' law practices have dodged most of the bullets and are changing their tactics to fire back when the economy rebounds...

18-Wheeler Collision in Carrollton

Posted on June 25, 2009
The following is an article from one of my firm's partners, Spencer P. Browne: A tragic fiery collision occurred today, June 24, 2009 in Carrollton, Texas on southbound I-35E near President George Bush Turnpike.  According to television and Dallas Morning News reports, an 18-wheeler struck two cars that were parked on the shoulder...

Noted Dallas Attorneys Form New Partnership

Posted on June 16, 2009
Announcing the formation of Reyes Bartolomei Browne, effective June 15, 2009. Angel Reyes, Luis Bartolomei, Ryan Browne and Spencer Browne bring an impressive history of success and experience to the firm. At Reyes Bartolomei Browne, practice areas will include all manner of life-altering personal injury cases and business litigation...

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