Weekly Docket
Dive into the world of law with 'Weekly Docket,' hosted by Silberman Law Firm's Phil Silberman. Get the latest on landmark cases, practical law, and a unique perspective on the legal landscape. Join us for a weekly exploration of law like you've never heard it before.
Episodes
This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald. In this episode, we discuss the surprising surge in law school applications and what that might mean for the legal job market. We also dive into a legal question about when you need two companies - a holding company and an operating company - and provide some examples for when this makes sense. Finally, in our "Rant and Rave" segment, we discuss the seri...
This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald as they discuss a new Texas law, HB 21, that closes the "traveling loophole," which allowed Housing Finance Corporations (HFCs) to grant tax exemptions for properties outside their jurisdiction. They also answer a legal question about how to get an out-of-state guardianship approved in Texas and discuss big law attorney workload and compensation. Finally,...
This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald as they discuss a new Texas law that expands the definition of telephone solicitors to include text messages, creating a private right of action for consumers. They also provide a rundown on what's required to sell a car to a private person in Texas. Finally, they rant about how AI and services like ChatGPT are destroying the web by discouraging human content ...
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 advi...
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, ...
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 a...
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 parkin...
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...
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 insigh...
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...
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 ...
This week on the Weekly Docket, Governor Abbott blocks a sweeping THC ban, keeping gummies and vapes legal in Texas. Phil and Chris explain what to do when you can't afford a litigation retainer but need to file an answer. Plus, they dive into why the media is ignoring plunging global birth rates and what that means for the green agenda. Also, surprising success from the Astros and how filing pro se works in Texas courts.
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down Karen Read’s dramatic acquittal and the $5 million defense that fueled it. They also tackle how to upgrade your business from a sole proprietorship, why so many new lawyers avoid the courtroom, the history of Juneteenth, and the surprising side hustle of a former juror turned insider.
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down Trump’s controversial deployment of the National Guard and Marines to LA, exploring its shaky legal basis under the law. They also tackle a listener’s question about selling individual units of a duplex or fourplex--can you just list them as condos. Finally, they confront the heartbreaking realities of guardianships for adults with mental illness, where the legal system offe...
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil welcomes Dallas attorney Dawna Hurd to talk about her shift from prosecution to private practice. This week’s show covers the end of in-state tuition for undocumented students in Texas, the tricky truth behind LLCs vs. S-corps, and whether your email could be a legally binding contract. Plus, Phil rants about Hermes’ elusive Birkin bags and whether their business model could raise discrimination...
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil is joined by supervising attorney Chris Heald to unpack the legal risks behind an innocent-looking 5th grade water balloon tradition, reveal how a North Korean laptop farm operated from a quiet American neighborhood, and explain how executor fees really work in Texas probate cases. They also explain how to decode confusing statutes and share contractor nightmare stories every homeowner should he...
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil is joined by supervising attorney Chris to discuss the legal fallout from the Texas Renaissance Festival owner’s death amid a forced property sale. We dive into the sweeping tax changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” explore what happens legally when an LLC member dies, and call out shady dealership service fees. Don’t miss this mix of probate drama, business law insights, and consumer protect...
This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris dive into the headline-grabbing court order forcing the sale of the Texas Renaissance Festival. They explain the concept of specific performance in Texas real estate law and why this is not just about tents and turkey legs but a multimillion-dollar business deal gone sideways. In the Legal Questions segment, Chris offers guidance on the best and worst ways to disinherit your children, ...
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