McCathern Houston’s David Clark Obtains Sanctions in Frivolous Lawsuit
September 16, 2022  | By Morgan Smith

McCathern Houston Senior Counsel David Clark recently secured monetary sanctions against an individual after they filed a groundless pleading based on what amounted to be the fabricated existence of a “videotape”. Such frivolous lawsuits waste the time of our elected judges and disrespect the integrity of our legal system. While…Read More

Ty Sheaks “Fear” Majeure Article Published in Dallas Bar Association Publication
August 24, 2022  | By McCathern Law

An article written by McCathern Frisco Partner Ty Sheaks was recently published in the August edition of “Headnotes”, the official publication of the Dallas Bar Association. The article, “Can “Fear” Majeure be Used to Cancel an Event or Contract?” (page 18), takes a look at the implications of events or…Read More

Ty Sheaks Webinar on Post-Covid Event Contract Negotiations
March 21, 2022  | By Matthew Kellogg

On Tuesday, March 22nd at 1:00pm CST, McCathern Partner Ty Sheaks will take part in a Smart Meetings Smart Chat Live! session on some of the key contractual provisions that meetings and events professionals should keep in mind for negotiations with venues in the post-Covid-19 pandemic era. Additionally, Ty will…Read More

Partners to Teach at 2022 IAVM Academy for Venue Safety & Security
January 24, 2022  | By Matthew Kellogg

McCathern Partners Ty Sheaks and Joseph “Joey” Sampson will return as faculty this spring at the 2022 Academy for Venue Safety & Security, conducted in-person by the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM). The 2022 edition of this prestigious academy will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada from February 27…Read More

Laura Roach and Ty Sheaks Named to 2021 Best Lawyers in Dallas List
April 26, 2021  | By Matthew Kellogg

McCathern is proud to announce that Partners Laura Roach and Ty M. Sheaks were named to the D Magazine 2021 Best Lawyers in Dallas list. This is Laura’s seventh year to be named to the prestigious list and it is Ty’s fourth consecutive year to be receive the honor. Laura…Read More

Ty Sheaks to Speak at IAVM Venueconnect Virtual Conference
October 23, 2020  | By Matthew Kellogg

McCathern Partner Ty Sheaks will be participating in the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Venueconnect Virtual Conference on from 5-7pm CST on Monday, October 26th. Ty will join other experts on a panel in the “Health, Safety & Security Thought Leadership Forum”. The panel discussion is designed to “better…Read More

McCathern Attorneys Lead Webcasts for Venue Managers on Covid-19
May 26, 2020  | By Matthew Kellogg

McCathern Partners Ty Sheaks and Joey Sampson were asked to lead three recent live webcasts in a series hosted by the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) to address potential liability concerns, back-to-work practices, and contractual and insurance considerations facing commercial facilities and venues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic….Read More

Open Texas Update (Phase 1) and Summary of the Governor’s Report to Open Texas
April 30, 2020  | By McCathern Law

On April 27, 2020 Governor Abbott issued his Executive Order GA-18 relating to the expanded reopening of services as part of the safe, strategic plan to Open Texas in response to the COVID- 19 disaster. Under GA-18 and the accompanying expansive guidelines in The Governor’s Report to Open Texas, the…Read More

Ty Sheaks Named to 2020 Best Lawyers in Dallas List
April 28, 2020  | By Matthew Kellogg

McCathern Partner Ty M. Sheaks was named to the D Magazine 2020 Best Lawyers in Dallas list, his third consecutive year to be receive the honor. Ty is again included as one of the top Business and Commercial Litigation attorneys in the Dallas region. D Magazine creates the list by…Read More

Ty Sheaks and Joey Sampson to Speak at AVSS 2020
February 24, 2020  | By Matthew Kellogg

McCathern partners Ty Sheaks and Joey Sampson will be presenting as the faculty legal advisors at the annual Academy for Venue Safety & Security (AVSS). The AVSS, which takes place this year at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel from March 1 – March 5, is a dynamic two-year school designed…Read More

McCathern Partner Ty Sheaks Speaking at RIMS 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibition
April 23, 2019  | By Matthew Kellogg

More Than 10,000 Global Risk Professionals to Convene at Industry Leading Event Taking Place from April 28 – May 1 in Boston, MA McCathern partner Ty Sheaks is honored to have been asked to speak at RIMS 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibition, the premier global risk management and insurance conference….Read More

McCathern Partner Expected to Speak on Upcoming Business Panel
October 19, 2018  | By Bekah Harger

McCathern partner Ty Sheaks, will be speaking as one of the distinguished panelists for the Fort Worth Business Press’ Business for Breakfast series on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Fort Worth Club. The panel will discuss workplace violence and active shooter scenarios with a focus on how businesses can…Read More

McCathern Partners to Speak at 2018 IAVM Academy for Venue Safety & Security
February 9, 2018  | By Bekah Harger

McCathern, PLLC is very excited for partners Ty Sheaks and Joseph Sampson’s presentations at The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) 2018 Academy for Venue Safety & Security (AVSS) conference in Minneapolis, MN next week. About the IAVM Academy for Venue Safety & Security The IAVM is a global organization…Read More

McCathern Partner Ty Sheaks to Speak During CLM Webinar Series
February 8, 2018  | By Bekah Harger

McCathern is pleased to announce that partner and Head the Restaurant and Hospitality Section, Ty Sheaks, is set to present a webinar on Feb. 15, 2018 for the CLM entitled “Feeling Lucky? Well Are You? How to Handle Open Carry for Restaurants, Retail & Hospitality.” Along with co-presenter, Lance Ewing,…Read More

McCathern Partner to Speak at CLM Conference
February 2, 2018  | By Bekah Harger

McCathern is pleased to announce that partner and Head of the Restaurant and Hospitality Section, Ty Sheaks, is set to speak at the 2018 CLM & Business Insurance Retail, Restaurant, and Hospitality Conference beginning on February 7, 2018. This conference features knowledge leaders in the retail, restaurant and hospitality claims…Read More