Weekly Docket

This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald as they explore a new Texas law that bans "expressive activities" on public university campuses between 10 PM and 8 AM and the laws…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald as they discuss what a prenuptial agreement for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might look like. They also cover the importance of sp…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald as they discuss the Texas judge's ruling that struck down the law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools.…

This week on the Weekly Docket,  Phil and Chris unpack Texas’ new law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms and the constitutional battles it’s facing. They explore civil legal options when pr…

This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the legalities of Texas redistricting and gerrymandering, including the "cracking" and "packing" techniques used to influence po…

On Episode 81 of the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris dive into the shocking discovery of a secret FBI room filled with documents tied to a possible government conspiracy. Then, they tackle a common leg…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris weigh in on Texas’ new law banning student phones during class time and the arguments for and against the move. They debate whether trusts really provid…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris discuss the brewing legal battle over Notorious B.I.G.’s $200 million music catalog and the estate’s dispute with Faith Evans. They break down the often…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down the Supreme Court’s surprising decision to uphold Texas’ age verification law for online adult content and its broader implications for Secti…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris unpack Lululemon’s lawsuit against Costco for allegedly selling knockoff pants, break down The Mann Act and its role in Diddy's recent conviction, and r…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Governor Abbott blocks a sweeping THC ban, keeping gummies and vapes legal in Texas. Phil and Chris explain what to do when you can't afford a litigation retainer but …

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down Karen Read’s dramatic acquittal and the $5 million defense that fueled it. They also tackle how to upgrade your business from a sole propriet…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down Trump’s controversial deployment of the National Guard and Marines to LA, exploring its shaky legal basis under the law. They also tackle a l…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil welcomes Dallas attorney Dawna Hurd to talk about her shift from prosecution to private practice. This week’s show covers the end of in-state tuition for undocume…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil is joined by supervising attorney Chris Heald to unpack the legal risks behind an innocent-looking 5th grade water balloon tradition, reveal how a North Korean la…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil is joined by supervising attorney Chris to discuss the legal fallout from the Texas Renaissance Festival owner’s death amid a forced property sale. We dive into t…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris dive into the headline-grabbing court order forcing the sale of the Texas Renaissance Festival. They explain the concept of specific performance in Texa…

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris dive into Texas’s headline-grabbing $1 billion school voucher law and its potential to reshape public education. They walk through the legal roadmap of …

This week on the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris unpack a dramatic court decision impacting Houston's SBISD elections and explore a church lawsuit over control and transparency at Second Baptist. They …

In Episode 67 of the Weekly Docket, Phil and Chris break down viral TikTok scams about dodging tariffs, share a firm story of shipping laptops overseas, and warn about the risks of cheap online goods…