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Texas lawyers Bryan Abercrombie, Samuel Sanchez & Nida Wood bring their combined 45 years of legal practice experience to the table and discuss various areas of law. Topics range from family law to gun rights and everything in between. Join us for an entertaining ride and let’s talk some law and its impact on our lives.
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Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Episode 36 - Come and Carry It
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
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TEXAS' NEW PERMITLESS CARY GUN LAW IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1 - In today's Episode, Bryan & Sam discuss the in's and out's of Texas' new permitless carry law going into effect next week, including who is eligible to carry, what locations are included and excluded in the new provisions, increased penalties for violations, the importance of knowing the law and getting to know law enforcement personnel in your area, the continued importance of firearm safety courses despite no longer being required, the importance of always securing your firearms, and the expected effectiveness of the new law as a deterrent. Additionally, they provide updates on the Supreme Court Cheerleader Snapchat case, as well as Brittney Spears' guardianship case.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com. Bryan L. Abercrombie is a Board Certified family law attorney with extensive experience in domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, appellate and collaborative law. He has been licensed to practice law for over 18 years and had handled a variety of legal matters during that time. This includes Family, Civil, Probate and other cases. He has experience is all aspects of domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, mediation, appellate and collaborative cases. Samuel M. Sanchez is a Board Certified family law attorney and certified mediator who is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. He was appointed by former Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents for Midwestern University. He has worked in Civil, Criminal, Estate Planning, and Juvenile Law and has an extensive background in high profile, press intensive litigation.
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Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Episode 35 - Deep Dive into Mediation
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
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THE INS AND OUTS OF MEDIATION - In today's Episode, Bryan & Sam discuss several topics related to mediation, including the mediation services we provide, the benefits of choosing mediation over trial, including the possibility of more creative solutions, mediation's tendency to mitigates animosity between parties, and it's ability to narrow the issues you have to take before a judge. Additionally, they discuss pro se mediations, what they are, the role of the mediator in a pro se mediation, the work the parties need to put in to have a successful mediation, learning to set appropriate expectations, and the importance of having a solid understanding of the issues on the table. Finally, they explore the cost benefit of mediation versus a contested trial, the nature of mediated settlement agreements and what it means for them to be binding, guidance for preparing for mediation, and the pitfalls that cause mediations to break down.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com.
Bryan L. Abercrombie is a Board Certified family law attorney with extensive experience in domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, appellate and collaborative law. He has been licensed to practice law for over 18 years and had handled a variety of legal matters during that time. This includes Family, Civil, Probate and other cases. He has experience is all aspects of domestic relations matters including trial, jury trial, mediation, appellate and collaborative cases.
Samuel M. Sanchez is a Board Certified family law attorney and certified mediator who is licensed to practice in Texas and Florida. He was appointed by former Gov. Perry to the Board of Regents for Midwestern University. He has worked in Civil, Criminal, Estate Planning, and Juvenile Law and has an extensive background in high profile, press intensive litigation.
Visit us at https://astxlegal.com
Intro and Outro Music: Mouth (Sam's Song), courtesy of Crush Bouquet (used with permission from band) Listen/Buy: https://ztapes.bandcamp.com/track/mouth-sams-dream

Wednesday May 26, 2021
Episode 34 - The Multi-Faceted Diamond Divorce
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
SURVIVING DIVORCE IN YOUR GOLDEN YEARS - In today's Episode, Bryan & Sam discuss some of the particular issues people face when going through a divorce in their second half of life, including recent trends in divorce rates and causes in the fifty-plus cohort, the division of considerable assets accumulated over the course of careers, various health issues and the implications of potential guardianships upon divorce, the importance of partitioning separate property when entering a marriage later in life, alternatives to divorce that allow older partners to live separate lives, the shockwave effect that divorce can have on multiple generations in the family, retaining health insurance coverage if you stand to lose it in the divorce, and the importance of determining an efficient plan with competent counsel to minimize cost.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com.
Intro and Outro Music: Mouth (Sam's Song), courtesy of Crush Bouquet (used with permission from band) Listen/Buy: https://ztapes.bandcamp.com/track/mouth-sams-dream

Wednesday May 12, 2021
Episode 33 -From Snapchat to the Supreme Court
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
NAVIGATING THE SHARK-INFESTED WATERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA - In today's Episode, Bryan & Sam discuss the convoluted dynamics of free speech, the boundaries and responsibilities of individuals and institutions, and the world of social media, including the burden of living from post-to-post, the permanence of the internet, the challenge of schools forced into the role of parenting students, cyber-bullying on and off campus, the need for freedom within boundaries with regard to free speech, institutional overreach, and differentiating between comments directed towards individuals versus institutions.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com.

Wednesday May 05, 2021
Episode 32 - Getting Down to Business
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
J-ROD MAY BE OVER BUT THE SHOW MUST GO ON - In today's Episode, Bryan & Sam discuss the in's and out's of both starting and winding down a business, including business formation, the types of business entities, their strengths and weaknesses, and determining which is the best fit for your startup, the importance of building a team of operational, legal, accounting & finance/banking experts to help ensure regulatory compliance as you set up your business, the necessary steps to sell or shut down an existing business, and the importance of proper due diligence and liability risk when acquiring an existing business from another party.
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com.

Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
TTLP Clips - The Life & Times of Harry & Meghan
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Check out the full episode: https://kmg8nn.podbean.com/e/episode-31-surviving-toxic-families/

Thursday Apr 01, 2021
TTLP Clips - #FreeBritney: A Closer Look at Guardianships & Conservatorships
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Check out the full episode: https://kmg8nn.podbean.com/e/episode-31-surviving-toxic-families/

Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Episode 31 - Surviving Toxic Families
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
So You're Saying Your Family's Crazy... - In today's Episode, Bryan & Sam discuss non-disclosure agreements, contractual obligations, guardianships, conservatorships, and powers of attorney through the lens of Harry & Meghan's experience with the British Royal Family and the strange conservatorship Britney Spears has been living under as an adult for several years now. They explore the particularities of each of these arrangements, whether they're forced or voluntary, revocable or irrevocable, the types of things one can include in such contracts, and words of caution about red flags one should consider before signing away rights to others - especially crazy family members!
If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com.

Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
TTLP Clips - When Hobbies Become Vices
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
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If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com.

Monday Mar 15, 2021
TTLP Clips - Social Norms Can Be Legal Vices in the Eyes of the Court
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
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If you have any questions regarding today's episode, please contact Bryan or Sam at babercrombie@astxlegal.com or ssanchez@astxlegal.com.