Weekly Docket

This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald as they explore a new Texas law that bans "expressive activities" on public university campuses between 10 PM and 8 AM and the lawsuit challenging it. They also answer a legal question about what to do when a contractor files a lien on a property before closing and won't release it. Finally, they rant about clients who don't listen to legal advice. Don't miss this episode packed with legal insights and lively discussions!

This week on the Weekly Docket, Join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald as they discuss what a prenuptial agreement for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might look like. They also cover the importance of specifying that income from separate property remains separate property. Additionally, they answer a legal question about what to do when you can't find heirs for a probate and the use of private investigators to find them. Finally, they rant about the practice of lawyers filing motions on Friday afternoons. Don't miss this episode filled with legal insights and lively discussions!  

This week on the Weekly Docket, Join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald as they discuss the Texas judge's ruling that struck down the law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools. They also answer a legal question about contesting a will based on someone having dementia. This episode features a special interview with US Congressional candidate Jon Bonck, who offers his perspective on housing affordability and the current state of the real estate market. Don’t miss this episode filled with legal insights and engaging discussions!

This week on the Weekly Docket,  Phil and Chris unpack Texas’ new law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms and the constitutional battles it’s facing. They explore civil legal options when property is stolen, from conversion claims to the Texas Civil Theft Liability Act, and dive into a fiery rant and rave on why lawyers can’t threaten criminal charges in civil disputes under professional conduct rules. 

This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the legalities of Texas redistricting and gerrymandering, including the "cracking" and "packing" techniques used to influence political power. They also answer legal questions about simultaneously filing for a DBA and a Certificate of Formation for an LLC in Texas, and how to transfer a DBA in a business sale. Plus, the guys rant about parking tickets and what Texas law says about towing vehicles from private lots. Don't miss this episode packed with legal insights and lively discussions! 

On Episode 81 of the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris dive into the shocking discovery of a secret FBI room filled with documents tied to a possible government conspiracy. Then, they tackle a common legal myth—can forming a nonprofit help you avoid taxes? Finally, they expose a growing attorney-targeted scam fueled by AI. Don't miss this week's blend of legal news, practical advice, and eye-opening warnings from the field. 

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris weigh in on Texas’ new law banning student phones during class time and the arguments for and against the move. They debate whether trusts really provide asset protection or if LLCs are the better tool for shielding assets. In this week’s Rant & Rave, they examine why homes aren’t selling in the Sunbelt despite the affordability crisis, and whether new proposals like the SUPPLY Act could make a difference.

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris discuss the brewing legal battle over Notorious B.I.G.’s $200 million music catalog and the estate’s dispute with Faith Evans. They break down the often misunderstood legal tool of a “special appearance” and its role in jurisdiction fights. In the Rant & Rave segment, it’s all about TikTok trends - what is aura farming, and can a viral dance be copyrighted? Tune in for legal insights and generational skepticism, all wrapped into one show.

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down the Supreme Court’s surprising decision to uphold Texas’ age verification law for online adult content and its broader implications for Section 230 and Big Tech. They also explain why “wrap around” transactions are making a comeback in the current real estate market and the serious legal pitfalls investors should know. Finally, a personal twist in this week’s Rant & Rave: Phil’s wife was banned from Instagram. Is this improper censorship or a justified consequence of violating community guidelines? Tune in for insights and hot takes. 

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris unpack Lululemon’s lawsuit against Costco for allegedly selling knockoff pants, break down The Mann Act and its role in Diddy's recent conviction, and react to startling CEO predictions about AI wiping out white-collar jobs. They also share how their own firm is using offshore hiring and ChatGPT assistants to reshape operations, and debate whether AI could one day double attorney caseloads while disrupting the billable hour model.