This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the major Texas eviction reforms taking effect January 1, 2026. Explore how Senate Bill 38 streamlines the legal process by barring unrelated tenant counterclaims and authorizes the use of email notices for the first time. They also provide an in-depth look at the brand-new summary disposition procedure that allows landlords to evict tenants without a trial. Finally, the duo analyzes the aggressive new "Squatter Law," whic...
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This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the major Texas eviction reforms taking effect January 1, 2026. Explore how Senate Bill 38 streamlines the legal process by barring unrelated tenant counterclaims and authorizes the use of email notices for the first time. They also provide an in-depth look at the brand-new summary disposition procedure that allows landlords to evict tenants without a trial. Finally, the duo analyzes the aggressive new "Squatter Law," whic...
In Episode 90, Phil and Chris take a break from the usual format to dig into their legal inbox. Topics include the pros and cons of boat clubs, licensing questions from a large apartment manager, and a deep dive into trademark registration costs and timelines. They also discuss managing offshore staff in the Philippines and touch on a criminal lawyer's brush with an ineffective counsel claim.
Weekly Docket
This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the major Texas eviction reforms taking effect January 1, 2026. Explore how Senate Bill 38 streamlines the legal process by barring unrelated tenant counterclaims and authorizes the use of email notices for the first time. They also provide an in-depth look at the brand-new summary disposition procedure that allows landlords to evict tenants without a trial. Finally, the duo analyzes the aggressive new "Squatter Law," whic...
