Keep It Legal: Recent Episodes
Mark Annick
A show dedicated to litigation and current events broken down by our legal experts. Learn more at androvett.com
PART 2: This episode, the PR professionals at Androvett gathered around the mic (again!) to talk Crisis Communications.
This time, we break down American Airlines' and Scottie Scheffler's legal woes, plus what went wrong with Houston's weather response.
Like we mentioned in Part 1, you can’t plan for everything. However, creating a strong framework will ensure that your response is measured, your message is credible and that you’re able to put your stakeholders at ease, even when the unexpected happens.
Learn more: https://www.androvett.com/services/crisis-communications
This episode, the PR professionals at Androvett gathered around the mic to talk Crisis Communications.
Listen as our team details why you shouldn’t wait until there’s a problem to deal with before putting a plan in place, with real-world examples of how companies and entities could have handled certain situations a little better. We break down what went right and what went wrong - from a communications standpoint - in #KateGate, the Baltimore bridge collapse and others.
We also offer a few tips:
- Assemble a dedicated response team. Identify everyone’s role and what their tasks will be.
- Plan ahead. What problems could you face in the future?
- Assess possible risks. Learn to identify problems before they become problems.
- Practice, practice, practice. Put yourself and your organization through the drill.
Of course, you can’t plan for everything. However, creating a strong framework will ensure that your response is measured, your message is credible and that you’re able to put your stakeholders at ease, even when the unexpected happens.
For this special Mother's Day episode, we sat down with acclaimed trial lawyer Charla Aldous and her daughter Eleanor Aldous on the heels of their $71.95M verdict against Walker Engineering.
The mother-daughter legal team represented the family of a Texas electrician who was killed after a scissor lift on which he was working collapsed when a boom lift backed into it at an Irving Frito-Lay factory.
The two discuss their strategy in securing this verdict and take a trip down memory lane. Ever wondered what its like to work with your mom? Listen to find out!
More about the verdict: https://www.aldouslaw.com/firm-news/2024/april/death-in-2019-frito-lay-industrial-accident-resu/
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This Women's History Month, we sat down with commercial litigator Courtney Ervin, a partner at Hicks Thomas, LLP. We discuss the progress that has been made for women in male-dominated fields, such as law.
We also highlight her family dynamic, which is breaking traditional gender roles.
The Breadwinner article: https://www.bestlawyers.com/article/ending-stigma-career-decision/5271
Learn more about Courtney: https://www.hicks-thomas.com/attorneys/courtney-e-ervin/
More about the firm: https://www.hicks-thomas.com/
In 2023, Texas was once again at the forefront of some of the biggest legal stories of the year. Androvett Legal Media & Marketing takes a look at the Top 10 Texas Legal Stories that shaped 2023 with CEO and founder Mike Androvett.
This episode highlights stories 1-5!
Listen to Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1968149/14249300-top-10-legal-stories-of-2023-recap-part-1.mp3?download=true
You can view the full list here: https://www.androvett.com/reporters
Learn more about Mike Androvett: https://www.androvett.com/people/mike-androvett
In 2023, Texas was once again at the forefront of some of the biggest legal stories of the year. Androvett Legal Media & Marketing takes a look at the Top 10 Texas Legal Stories that shaped 2023 with CEO and founder Mike Androvett.
This episode highlights stories 6-10!
Part 2 is available here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1968149/14257399-top-10-legal-stories-of-2023-recap-part-2.mp3?download=true
You can view the full list here: https://www.androvett.com/reporters
Learn more about Mike Androvett: https://www.androvett.com/people/mike-androvett
In this episode of Keep It Legal, we sat down with Louisiana personal injury attorney Soren Gisleson of Herman Herman Katz to review details surrounding the many sexual abuse claims against the New Orleans Catholic Diocese.
According to the firm, Archbishops Philip Hannan, Francis Schulte, Alfred Hughes and Gregory Aymond knew clergy members were sexually abusing hundreds of child victims over a period of several decades, and they did nothing. The Archdiocese recently filed bankruptcy in an attempt to continue concealing the truth about what happened.
Learn more about Soren Gisleson here: https://hhklawfirm.com/team/soren-gisleson/
HHK's Clergy Abuse practice: https://hhklawfirm.com/practice-areas/sex-abuse/clergy-priest-abuse/
The Guardian articles referenced in the episode are available below:
‘My prayerful support’: how the New Orleans archbishop hid ‘credibly accused’ abusers
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/08/new-orleans-archbishop-gregory-aymond-protected-alleged-abusers
New Orleans archbishop ignored board findings on clerics accused of abuse
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/08/new-orleans-archbishop-gregory-aymond-concealed-clerical-sex-abuse-claims
300 New Orleans priests were reported for sexual abuse– only 25% are on archdiocese’s credibly accused list
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/09/new-orleans-archdiocese-clerical-sex-abuse-claims
New Orleans archdiocese failed to monitor priests accused of sexual abuse
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/10/new-orleans-catholic-church-priests-sexual-abuse-protect-children?utm_term=64d4d14369d85dda86161449d515fe13&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayUS&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTUS_email
Louisiana court upholds ‘lookback window’ in win for Catholic abuse victims
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/19/louisiana-court-catholic-abuse-victims-ruling
In a first, New Orleans priest accused of abusing minors admits wrongdoing
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/23/new-orleans-priest-admits-abusing-minors
On this episode of Keep It Legal, we had the opportunity to sit down with Justice Eva Guzman.
Listen as we dive into her impressive history both as a litigator and as a judge. Justice Guzman began her legal career in Houston, managing a successful civil law practice for a decade before accepting gubernatorial appointments, first to the Harris County District Court bench and then to the Texas 14th Court of Appeals.
She later became the first Latina to serve on the Supreme Court of Texas and the first Latina to be elected to a statewide office in Texas. In more than 20 years on the bench, she ruled on thousands of trial and appellate cases and authored more than 900 opinions.
What's next for her? Listen to find out...
Learn more about Justice Guzman here: https://evaguzman.com/
and here: https://www.wrightclosebarger.com/attorneys/eva-guzman/
On this episode of Keep It Legal, we discuss the latest news on affirmative action.
Listen as attorney David Bissinger breaks down the Supreme Court ruling on college admissions, and what the implications are for business as well as potential future litigation.
Learn more about David Bissinger: https://bowslaw.com/attorney/david-k-bissinger/
For more info on the firm, visit: https://bowslaw.com/
On this episode of Keep It Legal, we recap the 2023 Texas Legislative session with appellate lawyer David Coale with Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann.
Listen as we take a look at which bills passed and which failed, with an emphasis on the special session called to review property taxes and border issues.
Plus, David Coale breaks down House Bill 19, which created the new Texas business courts designed to hear certain types of complex commercial disputes.
Learn more about David Coale here: https://www.lynnllp.com/lawyers/david-coale
On this episode of Keep It Legal, we discuss Employment Law trends with Stephanie Gaston of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings in Houston.
Listen as we break down equal pay, employee rights and Covid-19 affects in the workforce.
Is WFH here to stay? What is a pay audit? What should hiring managers know about DEI initiatives?
We answer all these questions and more.
Learn about Stephanie Gaston here: https://www.bradley.com/people/g/gaston-stephanie-c
On this episode of Keep It Legal, we sat down with attorney Daniel Charest to discuss the status of the litigation against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the unlawful taking of property resulting from Hurricane Harvey flooding.
The case involves thousands of property owners upstream from the Addicks and Barker reservoirs in Harris County, TX.
NOTE: Affected property owners should retain counsel before the August 2023 deadline to join the class-action lawsuit.
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Learn more about Daniel Charest: https://www.burnscharest.com/our-team/daniel-charest/
Burns Charest LLP: https://www.burnscharest.com/
On this episode of Keep It Legal, we honor Black History Month with criminal defense attorney Letitia D. Quinones.
Listen as Ms. Quinones of Quinones and Associates shares her story and details what it's like to be an African-American and Latina female attorney, and the discrimination she has faced - both personally and professionally.
"I didn't get this far and become this successful because I was a coward... but in those moments, it makes me feel as though I am a coward."
Learn more about Letitia D. Quinones: https://www.quinonesandassociates.com/letitia-quinones/
Quinones and Associates: https://www.quinonesandassociates.com/
On this episode of Keep It Legal, we break down some of the top cases to watch in 2023 with Lauren Castle.
Lauren Castle is a reporter for Law360 covering state and federal courts in Texas. Listen as we break down the stories she is covering and the biggest Texas cases to watch throughout the new year.
Learn more about Lauren Castle: https://laurenmcastle.wordpress.com/
Written Breakdowns here: https://www.law360.com/articles/1558080
Why are turkey prices so high this holiday season?
We answer this question and more on this episode of Keep It Legal.
Listen as Agriculture Business lawyer Clayton Bailey discusses Bird Flu, inflation and other factors affecting farms and manufacturers this turkey season.
Learn more about Clayton Bailey here: https://baileybrauer.com/clayton-bailey/
Learn more about Bailey Brauer PLLC here: https://baileybrauer.com/
On this episode of Keep It Legal, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
Listen as we chat with Andrés Correa about his immigration story from Chile.
Andrés is a committed, winning bilingual trial lawyer. He has won over $150 million in verdicts from juries in multiple states, and he has tried and won cases as both plaintiff and defendant in state and federal courts and arbitral panels.
He is also his firm's hiring partner, who focuses on creating a culture of diversity and inclusion on all fronts.
Learn more about Andrés here: https://www.lynnllp.com/lawyers/andr%C3%A9s-correa
Does a banana duct-taped to a wall qualify for copyright infringement?
We answer this question and many others on this episode of Keep It Legal!
Listen as Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P's Andrea Perez talks museum heists, protecting yourself from fake art and all other things Art Law with us.
Learn more about Andrea here: https://www.ccsb.com/professionals/andrea-n-perez/
Stories referenced:
https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/2022/06/24/the-dallas-museum-of-art-orders-a-full-reassessment-of-its-security-after-a-june-burglary/
https://www.cnn.com/style/article/dallas-museum-art-breakin-damage-trnd/index.html
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/disguised-protester-smears-cake-on-the-mona-lisa-protective-glass-180980172/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/06/arts/design/chagall-sothebys-expert-panel.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/artist-behind-banana-taped-to-wall-cant-escape-copyright-suit
On this episode of Keep It Legal, we discuss Aviation Law with David Norton, partner and head of the aviation practice at Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP.
Mr. Norton focuses solely on aviation law and has an internationally recognized practice that encompasses a broad range of business aviation regulatory, risk management, transactional, tax and commercial dispute resolution matters.
Listen as this renowned lawyer walks us through how COVID-19 impacted the industry and how to properly purchase and own your own aircraft.
We also react to the viral list of celebrities with the mostprivate jet Co2 emissions and other aviation headlines!
Learn more about David Norton here: https://shackelford.law/profiles/david-t-norton/#1533751819474-af1a5613-71d4
On this episode of Keep It Legal, we sat down with attorney Kenton Hutcherson to discuss a $250,000 verdict secured for a North Texas woman who was the victim of revenge porn.
Revenge porn is a form of online harassment in which nude photos and videos are distributed without consent. It is an epidemic, and unfortunately the imagery is usually accompanied by identifying information. That’s exactly what happened in this case.
Hear from the victim herself alongside Mr. Hutcherson to learn what happened in this specific case and what to do if it happens to you.
NOTE: This episode was recorded before the final judgement was issued. The final judgement has since come through, and Jane Doe was awarded the full amount of $250,000.
On this episode of Keep It Legal, we sat down with trucking attorney Seth McCloskey to discuss what some trucking companies are doing wrong to contribute to the national increase in truck wrecks and supply chain issues.
Studies show there has been a steady increase in truck wrecks each year since 2009.
Mr. McCloskey of the Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey in Fort Worth says Texas is a huge hub for 18-wheeler crashes due to the major highway systems and port locations throughout the state.
His advice for drivers: "Stay back. When 18-wheelers put 75 feet of space between them and the car in front of them in heavy traffic, they are not doing that for you to cut in and take up space. They do that because it’s hard to stop an 80,000 pound rig. Make yourself known, only pass when safe and back off."
For more information on the Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey, visit https://www.texlawyers.com/
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In our pilot episode of Keep It Legal, we caught up with US Magistrate Judge Derek Gilliland the day before he was sworn into the bench in Waco.
The cyclist, certified EMT and firefighter, active wakeboarder and now-judge says, “I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas.”
25 percent of all intellectual property cases in the US are filed out of the Western District. There were 970 cases alone in 2021.
Judge Gilliland’s advice for young lawyers: seek out and accept as many opportunities to argue hearings or try cases. The more you can get in front of a judge or jury early in your career the better. Volunteer for every opportunity you can.
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