Are Rideshare Background Checks Failing Passengers? Investigating the Gaps

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have transformed urban transportation, offering convenience, affordability, and accessibility. However, as these platforms have grown, so have concerns about passenger safety. High-profile cases of sexual assault and violent crimes have highlighted alarming gaps in rideshare background checks, leaving passengers vulnerable to predators who slip through the cracks. Survivors of...

Sovereign Immunity and the Texas Tort Claims Act

Sovereign immunity has recently become a hot topic in the legal and political spheres of Texas. As Texas recovers from the 2021 severe winter storm that cost dozens of lives and left millions of people in the dark and without water, many are questioning who will be held accountable for the resulting damage of countless homes and...