Author page: M Catherine

A decade ago, the civil legal landscape for survivors of sexual violence in Texas looked markedly different than it does today. Statutes of limitations were shorter, courtroom procedures offered fewer protections for plaintiffs, and many survivors simply had no practical avenue to pursue accountability once the criminal process concluded, or if it never began at…

For generations, the process of planning a funeral was largely handed off to professionals, leaving grieving families with little say in the details and even less understanding of the costs involved. That dynamic is shifting. Across the country, more families are approaching end-of-life planning not as a burden to be delegated, but as a meaningful…

Most drivers encounter traffic laws every single day, yet few take the time to understand what those laws actually mean, how they are enforced, or what rights drivers have when things go wrong. Traffic regulations exist not to burden motorists, but to create safer, more predictable conditions for everyone sharing the road. When drivers develop…