The firm congratulates Sara Chelette, David Coale, Michael K. Hurst, Mike Lynn, Jervonne Newsome and Eric Pinker for their recognition as The Best Lawyers in America for 2021. These six lawyers have been recognized in the following practice areas: Sara Chelette (2021): Commercial Litigation David Coale (2013-2021): Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation Michael K. Hurst (2011-2021): Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Litigation – Real Estate […]
WBAP Radio Interviews David Coale on Supreme Court’s Move with George Soros Entities
The Supreme Court recently took away protections from billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros’ affiliated organizations. LPHS appellate partner David Coale explains the recent move. “What it said was Mr. Soros has these oversees, foreign entities that he does some charitable work with, and if he wants the support of the United States foreign aid, he has […]
Face Mask Mandate Under Governors’ Control, Not the President
Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called on the nation’s governors to mandate a three-month requirement for the use of face masks in public to control the spread of COVID-19. But Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schegmann’s David Coale points out that a president has limited powers to enforce such a mandate. “A President can say ‘please’ in […]
Chris Schwegmann Featured in Texas Lawyer on Whataburger’s A-Frame Design
The renowned Texas-born Whataburger chain recently announced that it will no longer use its identifiable A-Frame design for its restaurant buildings. LPHS name partner Chris Schwegmann wrote an article published by Texas Lawyer discussing the related trademark and trade dress implications in “Whataburger’s A-Frame a Trademark with All the Fixins.” Schwegmann says: “Although Whataburger appears […]
David Coale on KDFW FOX 4 Good Day Discussing New York Attorney General Lawsuit Against NRA
The New York Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the National Rifle Association (NRA) in hopes of dissolving the organization over claims the leaders have mismanaged millions of dollars. LPHS partner David Coale explains the lawsuit. “This lawsuit was carefully drafted to not talk about the NRA’s business at all, but to focus on these financial […]