We delved a bit last week into the social phenomenon known as social proof, which examines how consumers rely on others’ public opinion about a particular good or service before selecting the good or service. Nowhere is this better exemplified than in the “review industry” built up on the internet over the last few decades. […]
During the Memorial Day weekend, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dana Garnett, a seasoned conflict resolution strategist and coach at Mindful Strategy. This episode is a reconnection of sorts. Dana has been a speaker at the Texas Association of Mediators annual conference, an event I’ve attended. Our conversation revolved around professional conflict resolution […]
I got the opportunity to revisit with Larry Anthony, JD, following our attendance at the Spring Conference of the ABA’s Dispute Resolution Section and our “LMIPodcast On the Road” video clip while in Chicago. Larry is a mediator at the Islamic Arbitration and Mediation Services (IAMS, LLC), which is based in Plano, Texas, just north […]
The 3rd Annual Congress is taking place in Angers, France, from March 12-14. This is its 3rd gathering and one I chose to attend to develop my mediator skills, understand the field of conflict resolution from broader perspectives, and connect with like-minded colleagues around the world who share a passion for resolving disputes outside of […]
RePublished from the Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast at https://dontpickthescabpodcast.com/episode/co-parenting-and-mediation-it-can-work-mac-pierre-louis-jd-dptsp-080-david This podcast episode from Don’t Pick The Scab features Mac Pierre-Louis, an attorney and mediator specializing in co-parenting and conflict resolution. Mac, who practices law in Texas and Florida, shares insights from his work helping parents mediate disputes and resolve custody issues amicably. He emphasizes the importance […]
On the LMIPodcast, we interview Alan Schoolcraft, the founder and CEO of TXDocs.com, and Dries Driessen, the COO, about their legal document automation software. Alan shared his background, explaining how he created the original ProDoc software in the 1990s, the precursor to the modern Westlaw Form Builder, and later launched TXDocs to compete in the […]
A compilation of rapid fire questions put to Dannielle Simms, Texas family attorney at the SimmsLawGroup.com based in Houston, Texas.
In this episode, attorneys Dannielle Simms of Simmslawgroup.com and Mac Pierre-Louis discuss the concept of “stability” in the context of family law cases. Danielle, a family law attorney in Texas, explains that judges look at various factors when assessing a parent’s stability, including the child’s living situation, school enrollment, and the parent’s relationships and financial […]
Attorney Dannielle Simms of the Simmslawgroup.com discusses with Mac Pierre-Louis the topic of child custody preferences in Texas, particularly when a child reaches the age of 12. The discussion covers the legal framework around a child’s preference, the process of the judge interviewing the child, and the factors the judge considers in determining the child’s […]
As we ring in 2025, several significant changes to Texas law are set to take effect tomorrow. From simplified vehicle registration to enhanced data privacy protections, here’s what Texans can expect in the new year. Goodbye Annual Vehicle Inspections (HB 3297) Perhaps the most noticeable change for Texas drivers is the elimination of mandatory safety […]
