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Judge Orders Revamp of Texas Foster Care System to Continue

Posted on · Last week (March 21, 2016), the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals denied an attempt by the State of Texas to pause a revamp of its foster care system. That ruling leaves intact a December 2015 ruling by Judge Janis Graham Jack, who declared the system "broken" and unconstitutional. In ordering the overhaul, Judge Jack […]

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Houston is Home to Some of the World’s Largest Law Firms

Posted on · Houston is home to many legal firms that cover everything from criminal law, to the oil and gas industry. It's also home to some of the largest law firms not just in the country — but in the world. Whether you come in contact with these firms or not, the work they do affects your […]