Weekly Docket

Philip Silberman
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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.

  1. -5 ДН.

    Texas’ New Eviction Laws & Ending the Squatter Crisis

    This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the major Texas eviction reforms taking effect January 1, 2026. Explore how Senate Bill 38 streamlines the legal process by barring unrelated tenant counterclaims and authorizes the use of email notices for the first time. They also provide an in-depth look at the brand-new summary disposition procedure that allows landlords to evict tenants without a trial. Finally, the duo analyzes the aggressive new "Squatter Law," which empowers owners to use a sworn complaint and the local Sheriff to immediately remove unauthorized occupants without a court order.

    29 мин.

  2. 26.12.2025

    TX App Store Law Blocked, How LLMs Work & ChatGPT Confidentiality Risks

    Join Phil and Chris in Episode 102 of the ‘Weekly Docket’ as they break down a significant legal development regarding a judge blocking a Texas law designed to restrict minor access to app stores. The guys also discuss the various ways to secure money for buying a business and explain how Large Language Models (LLMs) really work. Finally, they discuss whether using ChatGPT violates confidentiality under the lawyer rules for professional conduct. Don’t miss this episode packed with legal news, practical business advice, and insights into the intersection of law and AI!

    23 мин.

  3. 19.12.2025

    Fed Marijuana Rescheduling, 2026 Estate Tax Thresholds, Gift Tax Rules & Teenage Slang Decoded

    This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they analyze President Trump’s executive order to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III and what this federal shift specifically means for state law enforcement and doctors in Texas. They also provide a critical update on the significant 2026 increases to taxable estate thresholds and gift tax exclusions following the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ detailing exactly what individuals and married couples need to know for future tax planning. Finally, they break down the latest teenage slang in a lively rant and rave, defining terms like ‘Rizz,’ ‘Aura,’ and ‘Mogging’ to help you stay culturally relevant.

    18 мин.

  4. 11.12.2025

    Texas Bathroom Bill & Can Cities Fine Landlords $1,000/Day?

    This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris in the 100th episode as they discuss the legal implications of Texas Senate Bill 8, which mandates the use of public restrooms in state buildings based on the gender on a person's birth certificate. They also answer practical legal questions, including an explanation of a deed without warranty and how it differs from a quitclaim deed. Finally, get insights on how much cities can fine landlords for code compliance violations such as junked vehicles and overgrown weeds, using a client example of a fine against a landlord of $1,000 a day.

    16 мин.

  5. 05.12.2025

    Getting Evidence Admitted, Hearsay Objections & Fighting Deepfakes

    This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they dive into the complex world of trial law and evidence. They discuss the critical steps for getting evidence admitted in court, when attorneys should object to hearsay, and the rules surrounding the hearsay exception. The hosts explain how to lay the business records predicate to get documents into evidence and explore how trial attorneys are fighting deepfakes in the courtroom.

    17 мин.

  6. 26.11.2025

    Expulsion in Texas Schools, Partitioning Heir Property & Laundromat Owner Fraud

    This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they discuss what public schools in Texas can expel a student for, focusing on mandatory expellable offenses like weapons, drugs, and felonies, and discretionary ones like retaliation and computer crimes. They answer a listener's question about maintaining a property inherited from a grandfather and the protection offered by the Texas Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act (UPHPA), including vital buy-out rights. Finally, they rant about the fraud and deceptive practices of sellers in the sale of a laundromat business.

    19 мин.

  7. 20.11.2025

    Amending LLC Docs, Commercial Lockouts in TX & The Ethics of Congress Stock Trades

    This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they dive into the most typical reason for amending LLC documents (usually for ownership changes) and why it doesn't always require changing the Certificate of Formation. They explain why a commercial lease lockout works well in Texas under Property Code 93.002, but does not make sense for residential tenancies. Finally, they engage in a lively Rant and Rave about the Restore Trust in Congress Act and the egregious examples of insider trading by lawmakers like Senator Burr, Rep. Greene, and former Speaker Pelosi's family.

    16 мин.

  8. 12.11.2025

    Eviction for $20K Back Rent, Residuary Clauses in Wills & Answering Unserved Lawsuits

    This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they tackle listener questions on landlord-tenant law and estate planning. They discuss the legal options for a landlord owed over $20,000 in back rent who needs to evict a tenant. They also delve into will essentials, explaining what a residuary clause is and offering tips on navigating heirs at law. Plus, they answer the common question: should you answer a lawsuit if you have not been formally served? Finally, they discuss the current market demand for highly qualified contract attorneys and the reasons behind this trend.

    19 мин.
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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.

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    Philip Silberman
  • Годы выхода
    2024 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    103
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