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- Proposed Rule on Speed Limit Devices for Commercial Vehicles - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2020 from Cowen LawWashington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have announced a proposed rule that would require the installation of speed-limiting devices on trucks, buses and multipurpose passenger vehicles weighing more than 26,000 ...
Views: 456 - Meet the 79-year-old who writes faster than you talk! - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2019 from Cowen LawThe whole team here at CMB was fascinated when we read this story in the Dallas News, and had to share it with out fellow attorneys. Meet Frank Howell, a Dallas County court reporter that is one of the few people who isn’t letting technology dominate his world! For this 79-yearold, pen and ...
Views: 350 - Off the Record – Final Issue | Personal Injury Law - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2019 from Cowen LawThis month will be the last issue ofOff The Record. After 2 full years of publishing this monthly magazine, we have decided not to continue with it in 2020. In our December 1st episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen sits down with Delisi Friday our Director of Marketing and Business ...
Views: 403 - AAA Looking to Standardize Vehicle Safety Technology - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2019 from Cowen LawAAA Looking to Standardize Vehicle Safety Technology Posted by admin in High Pressure When it comes to vehicle safety, technology offerings should be crystal clear so that the driver is fully aware of the capabilities. Right now, there is no widely accepted name for the safety technologies ...
Views: 587 - CASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE | PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Cowen LawIs one of your new year’s resolutions to consider a case management software program for your law firm? Transitioning from paper files to a case management program can be a big undertaking. For some firms, sticking to paper files makes the most sense. And for others, making the leap is one of ...
Views: 453 - Marketing Nugget | Online Authority | Product liability Attorneys in San Antonio - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2019 from Cowen LawWith a growing number of people using the internet to search for almost anything, marketing has become essential for all businesses, including law firms. As competition increases, whichever firm has successfully presented themselves online will likely garner the most business. Be Found ...
Views: 458 - Navistar to Build New Truck Plant in San Antonio - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2019 from Cowen LawUnited States truck maker Navistar International Corp. announced it will build a manufacturing facility for Classes 6-8 trucks in San Antonio, Texas. The company will invest more than $250 million to create a new and more efficient truck plant. This new plant intends to add to Navistar’s ...
Views: 536 - ATA President Announces New Subcommittee to Address Legalized Recreational Marijuana - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2019 from Cowen LawAmerican Trucking Associations President and CEO, Chris Spear, recently spoke about what he believes will shape a positive future for the industry. At the ATA’s 86th Management Conference & Exhibition, Spear reminded the audience that “trucking employment now exceeds 7.8 million people” and ...
Views: 395 - TAKATA TO PAY $1 BILLION IN PENALTIES - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2019 from Cowen LawIn recent weeks, Takata has started to deal with the legal ramifications of their airbag recall, the largest automotive recall in U.S. history. Three former executives (Shinichi Tanaka, Hideo Nakajima, and Tsuneo Chikaraishi) at Takata have now been indicted due to the recall, the company has ...
Views: 412 - Amazon Next-Day Delivery Dangers - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Cowen LawAmazon is the biggest retailer on the planet with customers in 180 countries. It has disrupted numerous industries and dominated the e-commerce market. But it’s a recent news article after a yearlong investigation, that has shed light on how their next-day delivery has created unsafe conditions ...
Views: 487 - Uber Freight: Simplifying the Entire Booking Process - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2019 from Cowen LawSince September of 2018, Uber Technologies has been testing Uber Freight in the Texas Triangle area for van and refrigerator deliveries. In June of 2019 the full truck-load freight brokerage announced their nationwide roll out. Their goal is to help owner-operator shipping carriers book loads ...
Views: 404 - Thank You from Delisi Friday - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2019 from Cowen LawOn June 1st, my Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Woman of the Year campaign came to an end. I am proud to say I was 1 of 16 candidates this year in San Antonio and we raised an outstanding amount of $1,126,107 for blood cancer! My team and I were able to raise $53,927 and more than 50% of my ...
Views: 470 - ATAA Teams UP With Trucking School | Truck Accident Lawyer - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2019 from Cowen LawMichael Cowen Takes the Wheel with a Hands-On Approach to Better Understanding Trucking and Truck Drivers ATAAhas teamed up with a trucking school to offer ATAA (Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys) members a unique trucking program. This program in Montana includes classroom work with ...
Views: 480 - “Alexa, find a personal injury attorney near me.” - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Cowen LawVoice search is no longer just for hearing the weather forecast or playing music. Voice search is continuing to grow; Pew Research Center reports 46% of Americans use digital voice assistants. Furthermore, comScore predicts by 2020 that 50% of searches will be done by voice. Initially, you ...
Views: 410 - We’re Excited to Offer an Associate Attorney Role in Our Firm - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2019 from Cowen LawWe’re Excited to Offer an Associate Attorney Role in Our Firm Posted by admin in Hiring Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock is excited to add another Associate Attorney role to our firm. This position will be located in our San Antonio office. The ideal candidate has between 2 and 6 years of ...
Views: 356 - How to Keep Your Email Signature Consistent - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2019 from Cowen LawBranding your firm is important. Many times, your branding it the first impression your clients will have of your firm. We usually think of branding to encompass our website, social media, print materials, office décor,etc.But, have you thought about your email signature? Think about how many ...
Views: 593 - Being “Social” Can Affect Your Personal Injury Settlement - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Cowen LawBillions of people use social media daily, with some people posting every detail of their life on display for their friends and family. What many don’t realize is, regardless of privacy settings, social content can still be http://found.Itit's important to ensure your personal injury clients are ...
Views: 476 - HIGH TEMPS ARE HIGH RISK FOR RECALLED TAKATA AIRBAGS - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Cowen LawThe Takata airbag recall has been making waves across the country for months as millions of vehicles, built from 2003-2013, have been affected in one of the largest vehicle recalls in history. Now, the company is making headlines again by stating the hot and humid weather has auto experts ...
Views: 488 - ABA Updates Rules on Lawyer Advertising & Refferals - by Submitted on May 30, 2019 from Cowen LawOver the years, attorney marketing has made its way into the digital world, encompassing social media, review websites and more. These “newer” platforms have made it a confusing era when it comes to deciding what is ethical or not for attorney marketing and referral business. In August, the ...
Views: 506 - Facebook vs. Twitter – Which is Right for my Firm - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Cowen LawIn the era of social media, law firms across the globe are learning how to use different social media platforms to market their law firms. But how do you decide which one is right for you? Is it Facebook or is it Twitter? The answer is simple: both. The better question you should be asking ...
Views: 480 - The Stop Underrides Act - by Submitted on May 02, 2019 from Cowen LawLast month, Consumer Reports, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, the Truck Safety Coalition, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, and the National Safety Council Road to Zero Coalition announced their support for the Stop Underrides Act. The Stop Underrides Act is a bill that would “direct ...
Views: 449 - Uber Is Not Criminally Liable for 2018 Fatal Self-Driving Accident - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2019 from Cowen LawLast year a self-driving Uber struck and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona. At the time of the crash, the Uber vehicle was in autonomous mode. Although capable of driving on its own, the Uber still requires a backup driver inside the vehicle to intervene when the autonomous system fails to ...
Views: 475 - Increased Pedestrian Deaths – NTSB Calls for Safety Measures - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2019 from Cowen LawAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, by way of its Pedestrian Safety Special Investigation Report, since 2009 the deaths of pedestrians in traffic accidents in the United States has increased 46%. Take a moment and let this statistic sink in. NTSB Chairman Robert ...
Views: 492 - New Rules and Regulations for Paralegals are Now in Effect - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2019 from Cowen LawAs of November 1st, new rules regulating paralegals went into effect in Utah. According to the new rules, licensed paralegal practitioners (referred to as LPPs) will be allowed to practice law without a lawyer’s supervision in cases involving the following: Temporary separation, ...
Views: 466 - AAA Looking to Standardize Vehicle Safety Technology - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2019 from Cowen LawWhen it comes to vehicle safety, technology offerings should be crystal clear so that the driver is fully aware of the capabilities. Right now, there is no widely accepted name for the safety technologies featured in vehicles currently on the market. In a recent study, AAA looked at 34 car ...
Views: 450 - New Rules and Regulations for Paralegals are Now in Effect - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2019 from Cowen LawAs of November 1st, new rules regulating paralegals went into effect in Utah. According to the new rules, licensed paralegal practitioners (referred to as LPPs) will be allowed to practice law without a lawyer’s supervision in cases involving the following: Temporary separation, ...
Views: 437 - Attorney Michael Cowen Achieves Board Certification In Truck Accident Law By The National Board Of Trial Advocacy - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2019 from Cowen LawSAN ANTONIO, TX, March 12, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ — The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce Michael Cowen, Founding Partner of the law firm, Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock has successfully achieved Board Certification as a Truck Accident Law advocate. The NBTA was formed ...
Views: 499 - Meet the Latest Technology to Prevent Distracted Driving Events - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2019 from Cowen LawAt Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock, we specialize in trucking cases. Too many times we’ve seen the effects of what distracted driving can do. Last month we shared information on the new Trimble/Pulsar Informatics technology taking on distracted driving. This month we’re sharing information on ...
Views: 469 - Increased Pedestrian Deaths – NTSB Calls for Safety Measures - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2019 from Cowen LawAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, by way of its Pedestrian Safety Special Investigation Report, since 2009 the deaths of pedestrians in traffic accidents in the United States has increased 46%. Take a moment and let this statistic sink in. NTSB Chairman Robert ...
Views: 494 - New Rules and Regulations for Paralegals are Now in Effect - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Cowen LawAs of November 1st, new rules regulating paralegals went into effect in Utah. According to the new rules, licensed paralegal practitioners (referred to as LPPs) will be allowed to practice law without a lawyer’s supervision in cases involving the following: Temporary separation, ...
Views: 439 - Put Yourself First in 2019 - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2019 from Cowen LawThere’s no doubt the legal industry can often be overwhelming and stressful. Between managing a law firm, marketing your firm, working up your cases, and taking on the stress of your client’s worries, it can really take a toll on our overall well-being and state of mind. As we end 2018, it’s ...
Views: 471 - “Ghosting” Your Employer– an Increasing Trend - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2019 from Cowen LawA recent Washington Post article about the increase of employees quitting without providing a two-week notice has many people talking. This increasing trend, called “ghosting” by many, isn’t something employers want to happen. But some employers worry about defamation lawsuits, if they share ...
Views: 522 - Trimble/Pulsar Informatics Driver Fatigue Technology - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2019 from Cowen LawThe trucking industry has battled driver fatigue for years. But now, thanks to a partnership between Trimble Transportation and Pulsar Informatics, a new fatigue-monitoring and risk-management system is available to combat this problem. Pulsar Informatics is known for their work monitoring ...
Views: 406 - Michael Cowen Obtains Board Certification in Truck Accident Law - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Cowen LawOur office is proud to announce attorney Michael Cowen has obtained his board certification in truck accident law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is the first attorney in the state of Texas to receive this certification! He is also 1 of only 14 attorneys in the United States (at the ...
Views: 475 - Shopping Habits of Millennials is Helping Boost the Trucking Industry - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from Cowen LawConsumers, especially millennials, are becoming more dependent on online shopping. Traditionally, “big” items, such as mattresses, furniture, and appliances were purchased in stores where the buyer could browse options, try it out, and use the store’s own delivery service. Times are ...
Views: 438 - Law and Lunch in 2019 – Looking Sunny with a Chance of Brainstorms - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2019 from Cowen LawStarting this April, we’re Launching a monthly brainstorm luncheon! How it Works: Each month, we will choose up to 10 plaintiff attorneys to attend our luncheon. Attorneys who are attending the next luncheon can submit a case 3 weeks before the luncheon, which they want to be selected for ...
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