How and when is digital evidence used in divorce...and how much does your phone know? Family Law attorney Claire E. James explains the evolution of the digital footprint as important evidence in a divorce matter. cowlesthompson.com/resources/prac…

What actually gets divided in divorce? Family Law attorney Lené Alley DeRudder explains what a business owner faces during a divorce and the vital distinction between the business entity and its equity - important for protecting one's interests. cowlesthompson.com/resources/prac…

To what extent does a lease assumption require guarantees when one was not initially required? Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights attorney Bill Siegel explains, along with the "Shopping Center Exception." cowlesthompson.com/resources/prac…

Family Law? Cowles Thompson. Our attorneys have deep experience in a range of Family Law & Divorce matters, inc. mediation & trial, plus divorce & custody issues in complex, high-net-worth situations and when a business interest may be involved. More: cowlesthompson.com/practice-areas…

The statistics for the 2025 Supreme Court of Texas are here! Michael Northrup, head of the Cowles Thompson Appellate section, makes his annual review of SCOTX trends in this statistical analysis of causes decided and reversal rate. cowlesthompson.com/resources/prac…

Wire Transfer Fraud & Business Email Compromise (BEC) - wire transfer fraud is an ever-increasing threat to business & consumers. Are there steps to guard against a BEC attack? Scott R. Meyer explains. cowlesthompson.com/resources/prac…

Can the economy affect when to divorce? Fluctuating asset values & unpredictable income may make delay seem safer. But postponing divorce due to an uncertain economy is not always best strategy -- sometimes it can actually present meaningful advantages. cowlesthompson.com/resources/prac…

Untangling a lifetime -- Claire E. James addresses the unique challenges involved in "gray divorce." cowlesthompson.com/resources/prac…

If a debtor deems a vendor critical to reorg, the debtor can offer to pay vendor's pre-petition claim on condition the vendor continues to supply goods/services per terms prior to the bankruptcy filing. Bill Siegel on elements of Critical Vendor status. cowlesthompson.com/resources/prac…

Welcome to our new attorneys: Associate Tavia Williams, graduate of the Texas A&M University School of Law. Bio: cowlesthompson.com/attorneys/tavi… Sr. Counsel Mary Jo Betzen, cum laude graduate of the SMU Dedman School of Law. Bio: cowlesthompson.com/attorneys/mary…

When a business owner faces a divorce, often an initial fear is: “Will I lose my company?” Family law attorney Lené Alley DeRudder explains the nuanced distinction between business entity & its equity, & how that's essential to protecting your interests. cowlesthompson.com/resources/prac…

6 Common and Costly Financial Mistakes High-Asset Individuals and Business Owners Make During a Divorce Did you know? There are potential hidden financial mistakes that can occur with divorce. Attorney Claire E. James explains. cowlesthompson.com/resources/prac…

Spoliation is one of our most popular topics - it occurs when a party owes a duty to preserve evidence then fails to do so. In construction disputes, evidence often tells the story. Spoliation: - Generally cowlesthompson.com/resources/prac… - In Construction cowlesthompson.com/resources/prac…