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Defective Drugs Austin Litigation With pharmaceutical drug use on the increase, competition between pharmaceutical companies is fierce. Sales totals have risen to hundreds of billions of dollars annually making the pharmaceutical industry one of the top most profitable industries in the world. Unfortunately, for the consumer, this competition has created an atmosphere for the…

Multiple Defendants in Construction Refinery Accidents Construction of a refinery can be one of the most tedious and dangerous construction zones. Safety has to be the number one priority for any type of refinery sites. If proper protocol is not followed, resulting in an accident, you may be entitled to more than just workers’…

DCU Operations Create Hazards in Texas Oil Refineries The relatively limited supply of higher quality crude oils has caused oil refineries to rely more on intensive refining techniques such as DCU operations (drum switching and coke cutting). DCU is one process used to upgrade the heavy ends of the current crude oil and is…

Shaw Cowart LLP provides experienced and diversified expertise to our clients as Texas patent litigation lawyers.  We believe it is imperative to represent our clients with the highest and most efficient levels of service to protect their financial interests. Intellectual property theft has escalated during recent years leaving its victims in economic turmoil.  This type…

The Shaw Cowart LLP attorneys are well known for their extensive experience in oil and gas litigation cases.  We are consistently recognized for our cost-effective and timely results in positive resolutions for our clients. If you are facing the unknown legalities of litigation, do not do it without legal counsel. Our oil and gas litigation…

In March 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a once-a-day birth control pill named YAZ. The oral contraceptive combines drosperinone and ethinyl estradiol. In January 2007, YAZ was approved to treat moderate acne in females who also wanted to be on birth control. The drug combination contained in YAZ is also found…

Obtaining a patent for a new invention, or a new method of performing a function, is a key element of a successful business. A patent gives a 20-year monopoly for the invention covered in the patent with legal ramifications if it is infringed upon. The Federal Government issues patents to encourage advancement in technology….

A new database gathered by ProPublica organized 100,000 plus nationwide nursing-home facilities into an online report. This database can assist families needing to find an aging relative a place to live by uncovering abuse or neglect at nursing homes. Having this useful tool will hopefully reduce the number of cases of abuse and neglect…

Any person might experience confusion immediately following an unexpected car crash, especially if you suffer an injury. Certain steps need to be taken to help an attorney in filing a personal injury claim. Police will conduct an accident investigation and file a police report. Obtaining a copy of this report is one essential step…

Our suffering economy has made many people desperate, even debt collectors.  Some debt collection agencies have resorted to trying to collect debt dismissed in a bankruptcy filing. Thankfully, there are laws in place to protect citizens from harassment or lawsuits regarding debts previously dismissed. The Fair Debts Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal…