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Proving Common Law Marriage in Texas Workers' Compensation Death Claims

Texas law recognizes common law marriage. Most people have a misunderstanding about what it even means. A common law marriage is just as valid as a ceremonial marriage (i.e. a marriage officiated by a religious leader or judge or other "officiant" in a ceremony). It is valid for obtaining death... Read more →

Case Law Update (from 2017 Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar, State Bar of Texas

My notes from presenting the case law update at the 2017 Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar in Austin. Case Law Update 2017 State Bar of Texas Advanced Workers’ Compensation Seminar Alan D. Tysinger Course and scope of employment, Issues vs. arguments, Statutory violation Martinez vs. State Office of Risk Management, 04-14-00558-CV... Read more →