Fee, Smith, & Sharp LLP

Crucial legal steps to take if your business is named as a defendant in a personal injury case: https://bit.ly/4cNlvwB

Attorneys Daniel Karp and Sonia Washington recently obtained a complete defense verdict in an 18-wheeler accident case. The case was tried in July in the Waco Division of the U.S. District Court Western District of Texas. It involved a collision between two commercial vehicles, with the plaintiff requesting over one million dollars in compensation. After reviewing the evidence, including the plaintiff's past medical history, his denial of prior symptoms, and his misrepresentations to his doctors, the jury deliberated for less than 45 minutes and returned a unanimous verdict in favor of our client and awarded him zero dollars.

We are pleased to congratulate Jerry Fancher, Scott Self, Ashley Snell, and Sonia Washington on being recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2025.

Firm partner Jennifer Mauer Lee will be speaking at the The University of Texas School of Law's The Car Crash Seminar 2024, where she will discuss "Pre-Suit Negotiation Strategies: Working With Your Adjuster." Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/46CVxug

The use of video surveillance is essential for business owners to determine the sequence of events when preparing a defense against a premises liability claim: https://bit.ly/3WXlHV1

The key trends impacting commercial trucking operations and what could drive success in the future: https://bit.ly/4dikaim

When commercial motor vehicle carriers get into accidents, they need a strong liability defense to help limit the payment of claims to amounts that are legitimately owed and help prevent damages awards from becoming unreasonable: https://bit.ly/3yiKdqg

How employers can prepare themselves and their company's intellectual property before the FTC's new non-compete agreement rule goes into effect this September: https://bit.ly/4dl9LBV

JLL’s 2024 Midyear Construction Update and Reforecast details the resilience and strength of the U.S. construction industry despite ongoing global challenges: https://bit.ly/3WyDEsM

Fee, Smith & Sharp has defended nonsubscriber employee injury claims since the inception of the firm. We have the experience to efficiently and effectively defend employers who opt out of traditional workers' compensation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49U0sIi

Construction laws in Texas are complex and play a crucial role in any construction project, especially when disputes occur: https://bit.ly/4bMjWyh

We are pleased to welcome five new attorneys to our firm's offices across Texas. Learn more about each of their individual practices here: https://bit.ly/3xp5nC4

Firm Partners Robyn Wise and Jennifer Mauer Lee recently attended the USLAW NETWORK Women's Connection Event in Asheville, North Carolina. The event provides a forum for women lawyers to collaborate, develop, and advance the status of women involved in the legal arena through the strengthening of personal and professional relationships.

Senior Counsel John Krawczyk will co-facilitate a discussion on, "Artificial Intelligence Part 1 - Anticipated Legal Malpractice Claims Arising Out of the Use of AI," with Karen Painter Randall and Diana Casieri at the 2024 USLAW NETWORK Professional Liability Forum this week. Register here: https://bit.ly/3zmwMWo

Happy Independence Day to you and yours from all of us at Fee Smith!

A recent decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to vacate the SEC's final rule mandating companies disclose share repurchase activity on a daily basis has major implications for businesses across various industries. What owners should know moving forward: https://bit.ly/4eFkhFJ

Our growing firm is looking for a seasoned paralegal with experience in personal injury defense to join our Dallas office! Interested applicants can send their information to our HR Manager, Isabel Santos at [email protected].

A recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a six-month contractual limitations period for discrimination retaliation claims could have far-reaching implications for Texas employers: https://bit.ly/3zeqyHX

We are proud to announce our inclusion in the 2024 Dallas Bar Association 100 Club for the fourth year in a row. Membership in the 100 Club signifies that every full-time attorney in our Dallas office is a member of the Dallas Bar Association. We are honored to receive this recognition: https://bit.ly/3xjQmC8

Senior Partner Howard J. Klatsky successfully obtained final summary judgment in a Denton County premises liability case. The court ultimately dismissed the plaintiff's claims with prejudice and taxed all court costs against the plaintiff.

Join us in welcoming our 2024 summer associates from each of our Texas offices!

Senior partner Maria Fox recently obtained a successful defense verdict in a Harris County construction negligence case where a wrongful death was alleged. The jury found in favor of our general contractor client and confirmed that they were not negligent and that no gross negligence occurred at the time of the incident.

Senior counsel John C. Krawczyk has been Selected for Membership in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. The association is composed of recognized leaders in the legal community who have achieved professional distinction and are dedicated to promoting the knowledge, fellowship, and professionalism of its members as they pursue the course of a balanced justice system and represent those in need of a defense in civil lawsuits. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3X80cBu

The board of directors for the American Transportation Research Institute has announced the organization's top research priorities designed to address critical industry issues in 2024. What carriers should know: https://bit.ly/3V1NUbl

Owners and operators of cosmetic manufacturing facilities have until July 1 to ensure they are compliant with the FDA's final guidance on facility registration and cosmetic product listing requirements: https://bit.ly/452hZvM

Important EPA regulatory updates manufacturers will want to take note of should their products contain PFAS or 'forever chemicals': https://bit.ly/4dTBnPF

Senior Partner Rodney P. Geer successfully achieved a lower jury verdict than the final pre-trial settlement offer in response to the final multi-million-dollar settlement demand made by Plaintiff’s counsel with no punitive damages in a construction case. Learn more about Rodney and his work here: https://bit.ly/4bw8O9h

Join us in honoring our nation's heroes this Memorial Day.

How managed service providers can increase their cybersecurity efforts during major mergers and acquisitions: https://bit.ly/3V41gox

A growing trend among plaintiffs to pursue product liability claims against businesses under the RICO Act presents new risks and challenges for business owners: https://bit.ly/3KcJAkt