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Six QSLWM attorneys selected to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list and two attorneys to the 2026 Texas Rising Stars list
We are proud to announce the selection of six of our attorneys, David Hoffman, Christopher Moser, Paul Myers, Lisa Marquis,…
Ten QSLWM Attorneys recognized in 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including 7 “Best Lawyers®” and 3 “Ones to Watch®”
QSLWM is proud to have seven lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and three lawyers recognized in the…
Keathley v. Buddy Ayers Construction, Inc.: Striking a Blow to Judicial Estoppel
Judicial estoppel is an equitable doctrine that generally prevents a party from assuming inconsistent positions in successive litigation, thereby protecting…
No Forfeiture for Ordinary Contract Breaches: Staub v. BBVA USA and the Limits of Section 50(a)(6)
On May 29, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court in Staub v. BBVA USA held that the forfeiture remedy in Texas…
Texas High Court Says $25 Million Cap Applies Per Debtor, Not Per Judgment
Post-judgment supersedeas bonds are not the sexiest part of high-stakes civil litigation, but bond costs are increasingly important as jury…
QSLWM Shareholders Secure Favorable Defense Verdict
Pickelman-Funderburg Team secure a favorable defense verdict for Tractor Supply after a three-day trial in Smith County, TX – where…
Temporary Injunction; Enduring Relief: Analyzing the Texas Supreme Court’s Decision in Webb
In Webb Consolidated Independent School District v. Marshall, the Texas Supreme Court addressed a recurring question in litigation involving a…
What the Fifth Circuit’s Latest AI-Sanctions Decision Means
The Fifth Circuit recently issued an opinion that highlights a growing issue in modern legal practice: the risk of relying…
Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange v. Mankoff
In Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange v. Jeff Mankoff and Staci Mankoff, the Supreme Court of Texas held that an insurance…
In the Fifth Circuit, a Moral Victory Does Not Justify an Award of Attorney’s Fees
In Cloud v. Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle NFL Player Retirement Plan, the Fifth Circuit reinforced a fundamental limitation on attorney’s fee…
In re Langston: Fifth Circuit Clarifies Rules Affecting, and Defenses to, Claims- Processing Deadlines for Bankruptcy Cases
In Matter of Langston,[1] Dallas Commodity, a creditor, obtained a $1.5 million state-court judgment against Joseph Langston, debtor, and his…
Leaders in Law – Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser
At Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, P.C., there are more than 60 attorneys across 12 different specialties, and three…