news and events

Microblog posts to 3/13/2012 - Pt. 2: News and focus on Alberta

Chris Jaglowitz
March 14, 2012 13:19

Here is a compilation of condo-related news items we've tweeted about over the past seven weeks, sorted by jurisdiction or by theme. It appears that the Province of Alberta has suffered a disproportionate number of condo-related catastrophes and a streak of shoddy construction by feckless...

Continuing Education opportunity

March 14, 2012 00:07

The Dallas Bar Association Appellate Law Section is having its monthly meeting Thursday, March 15, 2012, at noon at the Belo Mansion. The speaker is Diana Faust of Cooper & Scully, P.C.  She will be addressing Supersedeas Issues in State and Federal Court.  One hour of CLE credit is...

Microblog posts to 3/13/2012 - Part 1: Cases and Commentary

Chris Jaglowitz
March 13, 2012 15:26

In the seven weeks since our last microblog posting, there has been a whole bunch of condo-related court decisions and interesting news stories for us to tweet about.   Given the large number of items, we’ll break them into two segments. In this first installment, we will highlight...

Appellate CLE Opportunity: Appellate Mediation

February 10, 2012 16:03

The Dallas Bar Association Appellate Law Section will have its monthly luncheon on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at noon at the Belo Mansion.  The topic is "Positioning Your Appeal for Successful Mediation."  Speakers include Vikram Chandhok (Fifth Circuit Conference Attorney),...

Stupidity compromises safety -- 2 cases in point

Chris Jaglowitz
February 06, 2012 14:42

As the world learns more of the gut-wrenching details of the Costa Concordia disaster and the utter recklessness and stupidity shown by the ship's captain, a similar story has emerged here at home which should concern any person living in an apartment or condominium building. The Costa Concordia's...