Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors

A lawsuit filed by Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors client and actress Cindy Latch in Dallas County court alleges that Biote Medical, LLC and its affiliated practitioners used Latch’s name, image, or likeness (“NIL”) to promote the company without Latch’s consent. “Our client’s currency is her personal brand,” says William Brewer III, partner at Brewer and counsel to Ms. Latch. “As is customary, she entered into an agreement to allow Biote to use her image and likeness. Unfortunately, Biote continues to use Plaintiff's personal brand while simultaneously denying her just compensation.” https://lnkd.in/givcGBdJ

Brewer Senior Economic Consultant Kent Oliver Bhupathi, MEcon recently attended a Polestar Solutions & Services seminar where the discussion centered on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, with an emphasis on the need for businesses to adapt, strategically deploy AI, and adopt tailored solutions to stay competitive in an evolving tech landscape. Bhupathi commented, "In today’s fast-evolving landscape, AI is no longer just about cost savings or quick fixes — it’s about crafting adaptable, strategic solutions for long-run growth. Meeting with some of Dallas' brightest minds on the matter made that vision unmistakably clear." #AI?#Innovation?#DigitalTransformation?#GenerativeAI?#MachineLearning

Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors salutes our veterans for their service to the United States. Thank you for your bravery and dedication to our country.

The Brewer Foundation this week announced the “top 64” teams competing in the 24th annual International Public Policy Forum (IPPF). Sponsored by the Brewer Foundation and New York University, the IPPF is the first and only competition that gives high school students around the world the opportunity to engage in written and oral debates on issues of public policy. This year’s qualifying round involved submissions from 283 teams representing schools in 26 countries and 30 U.S. states. This is the second-largest year in competition history. Teams drafted essays on the topic, “Resolved: Equitable access to pharmaceuticals should be prioritized over protecting intellectual property rights.” The advancing 64 teams will now compete in a written, single-elimination debate tournament. The final eight teams earn an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to compete in the IPPF Finals in May 2025. The overall winner is named the IPPF World Champion, receives the Brewer Cup, and is awarded a $10,000 grand prize. To learn more about the advancing teams, visit: https://lnkd.in/gcp8QY58

“My dear friends, your vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have to create a more perfect union.” – U.S. Rep. John Lewis?#govote

The Miami Herald reports on a lawsuit by Brewer client Lourdes Castillo against former Florida Bar President Dori Foster-Morales and her law firm. As reported, Castillo alleges that the firm’s legal malpractice, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty in connection with her divorce proceedings cost her more than $1 million. “The complaint says it all: when our client’s divorce proceedings became complex and contentious, she retained defendants to protect her interests,” said Brewer partner William Brewer III. “Unfortunately, defendants were regularly unprepared for key court and arbitration events, caused Ms. Castillo to unwittingly waive substantial rights, and abandoned her during the most important time of her life.” https://lnkd.in/ggSCRAWr

The Daily Business Review today reports on a lawsuit filed by Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors client Lourdes Maria Castillo against the law firm Foster-Morales and its founder, former Florida Bar President Dori Foster-Morales. According to the report, Castillo claims that, "despite Foster-Morales assuring Castillo of her skills, the defendant failed to exercise a reasonable standard of care and competence and breached fiduciary duties while representing her." "The complaint says it all: when our client's divorce proceedings became increasingly complex and contentious, she retained the defendants to protect her interests," says William Brewer III, partner at Brewer and counsel to Castillo. "Unfortunately, they were regularly unprepared for key court and arbitration events, caused Castillo to unwillingly waive substantial rights, and abandoned her during the most critical time of her life." Castillo is seeking damages in excess of $1.1 million. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gKk6Cgns

Congratulations to Brewer Senior Director of Consulting John Houser, who is celebrating five years with the firm. Since coming aboard, John has been involved in many of the firm's most significant matters – providing business and financial analysis that supports our advocacy. "Over the last five years, I’ve been fortunate to work on strategies that redefine and reshape our clients’ business and legal outlook – favorably positioning them for the future," says John. "During this time, it’s been a privilege to provide leadership to our Consulting Group, a team of financial professionals that provides business analysis and insights fundamental to our firm’s advocacy." He continues, "I am excited to be part of a firm whose talent, skill sets, and energy set it apart from the crowd and is willing to challenge the status quo." Prior to joining the firm, John was responsible for building a high-growth financial services division at Brightstar Corp. as CFO. Prior to that, he worked for over 12 years as an investment banker in New York, addressing strategic and capital markets objectives of Fortune 500 companies operating in consumer, healthcare, and retail industries.

William Brewer III writes in today’s Dallas Morning News opinion section that Texas school accountability ratings should be released, and shares that the Brewer Foundation Future Leaders Program (FLP) intervened in a court case in support of doing so. "Such information informs educational choices parents make for their children," he writes. "Information is power, and the effort to suppress it is a detriment to educational progress and the future generations of our state." #education #Texas #learning https://lnkd.in/gj6QgWuA

Congratulations?to Brewer?associates Polina DeClue?and Nick Cacciarelli, who were sworn into the State Bar of Texas on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade of the Northern District of Texas.?We also extend our congratulations?to Brewer associate William Ford, who was sworn in to practice in the Northern District.