The Price of Business
1070 AM KNTH News
by Kevin Price
On October 18, 2011, Business Group Shareholder Bill Boyar was interviewed by "The Price of Business" host Kevin Price as part of the station's "You and Your Business" program. "The Price of Business" is one of the longest running shows on talk radio in Houston. Boyar participated on the show as a guest of Daniel Goott, Executive Vice President of Investec Advisory Group.
To hear the complete interview, click here.
GulfStar Group Announces the Acquisition of Turbo Components & Engineering, Inc. by John Crane
MarketWatch
On October 19, 2011, MarketWatch picked up a Business Wire press release covering the announcement by Gulfstar Groups of the Acquisition of Turbo Components & Engineering, Inc. (TCE) by John Crane. BoyarMiller served as legal advisor toTCE.
To read the full release, click here.
Houston Panelists Answer Big Question: Where Are Markets Headed?
Houston Business Journal BizBlog
by Christine Hall
On September 19, HBJ Reporter Christine Hall covered the recent 5th Annual State of the Capital Markets Breakfast Forum hosted by BoyarMiller in her online BizBlog. The following is an excerpt from the article:
Though your eyes might glaze over after watching financial data slides for more than 90 minutes, the four panelists who spoke at BoyarMiller 's 5th Annual "Current State of the Capital Markets" Breakfast Forum the other day had everyone's attention....
To ready the full blog entry, click here.
Capital Markets
Real Estate BisNow
by Catie Brubaker
On September 14, Real Estate BisNow ran an online article covering the recent 5th Annual State of the Capital Markets Breakfast Forum hosted by BoyarMiller. The following is an excerpt from the article:
Three main themes permeated BoyarMiller's fifth annual capital markets panel last week: Speakers Encore Bank's Jim D'Agostino, JLL's Tom Fish, Duff & Phelps Securities' David Sargent, and Kanaly Trust's Drew Kanaly are concerned about the European debt situation and the fragility of the US economy, but they're optimistic about Texas and Houston. Jim called Houston the best banking market in the US (over 100 banks here with 1,500 locations). Bank capital ratios are at an all-time high and problem loans declined 6.5% last quarter. But bank revenues are down because of new government restrictions, he says.
To ready the full blog entry, click here.
Editor's Eye on Houston: Banks Doing Much Better, Says Encore CEO D'Agostino
citybizlist Houston
by Julie Armstrong
On September 9, citybizlist Houston ran an on-line article covering the recent 5th Annual State of the Capital Markets Breakfast Forum hosted by BoyarMiller. The following is an excerpt from the article:
There are a lot of banks in Houston, says James D'Agostino Jr. The company he founded and is chairman and CEO of, Encore (Nasdaq: EBTX), happens to be one of 'em.
D'Agostino on Thursday presented the state of commercial banking as part of law firm BoyarMiller's fifth annual "Current State of the Capital Markets Breakfast Forum" at The Houstonian Hotel.
The forum addressed U.S. stock market performance, the credit markets and the European debt crisis, while also digging into U.S. mergers and acquisitions activity with a focus on energy and middle markets, as well as the state of the U.S. employment market.
To read the full article, click here.
This SEARCH Party at The Tasting Room
Rounded Up Funds for Uniform
for Homeless Children
CultureMap
by Shelby Hodge
On June 30, CultureMap ran an on-line article covering the recent Back to School with SEARCH fundraiser held on June 28 at The Tasting Room-Uptown Park. Sponsored by BoyarMiller, BrandExtract, The Tasting Room and CultureMap, the event kicks off a month-long drive (which ends with a closing party on July 26th at The Tasting Room-CITYCENTRE) to raise $10,000 via the sale of $20 uniform vouchers (the purchase of which entitles you to one of The Tasting Room's yummy artisanal pizzas). SEARCH, working with Parker Uniforms, will outfit kids in their programs with new uniforms (at cost) to ensure students are dressed and ready to go "Back to School".
To read the full article, click here.
Houston's Hot — But Not Too Hot for
CancerForward Black Tie Gala
CultureMap
by Shelby Hodge
On June 6, 2011, CultureMap ran an on-line article covering the recent fundraiser gala held by CancerForward at the Houston Country Club. BoyarMiller's Chairman Chris Hanslik and wife Catherine (pictured right), as well as Executive Director Doug Parker attended the event which raised $185,000 earmarked for providing rehabilitation programs for cancer survivors who ar members of The Survivor Network, the virtual support group of the year-old Cancer Forward.
Joining Hanslik and Parker at the event was Bo Bothe of BrandExtract (BoyarMiller's marketing partner) who is a co-founder of CancerForward.
To read the full article, click here.
Judge Rules for Doctors' vs. Sadler Clinic
The Montgomery County Courier
by Howard Roden
On June 4, 2011 The Montgomery County Courier ran the following article as part of the continuing coverage of the Sadler Clinic/physician lawsuit. A state district court judge ruled that a non-compete clause in the employment contracts of seven former Sadler Clinic physicians is "unenforceable" as a matter of law because those contracts do not contain a "reasonable" buyout provision.
Chris Hanslik, BoyarMiller Vice Chairman and attorney for the group of physicians, was quoted in the article saying that he was "extremely pleased with the ruling".
For a link to the complete story, click here.
Incorporating Entrepreneurial Core Values into a Law Firm
The BusinessMakers Radio Show
by Russ Capper
In April 2011, Russ Capper interviewed
Bill Boyar, co-founder of BoyarMiller, to discuss operating an entrepreneurial law firm focused on core values. In the interview, Bill refers to the founding of the firm as a "lab experiment," and explains efforts to keep the firm independent and focused on carefully controlled growth. After 20 years of operation, the firm is working toward a multi-generational succession plan.
For a link to the video and complete story, click here.
Austin Ventures invests $30 in Emerus Hospitals
Houston Business Journal
by Allison Wollam
On January 21, 2011, The Houston Business Journal ran the following article announcing that Emerus Hospital Partners LLC received $30 million in growth capital from Austin Ventures. The capital will be used to support The Woodlands-based health care company's aggressive expansion plans, as well as mergers and acquisitions.
BoyarMiller Shareholders Bill Boyar and Stephen Johnson and Associate Blake Royal in the firms Business Group represented Emerus in the transaction.
For a link to the complete story, click here.
Crystal Ballin' 
Real Estate BISNOW
by Catie Brubaker
We know you've heard lots of prognostications for next year's CRE market, but you may want to lend extra credence to the following — because they've been approved by lawyers. BoyarMiller hosted a panel
of experts at The Houstonian last week...we found Chris Hanslik (who takes over as chairman in January) sandwiched by speakers Trendmaker Development Co's Joel Marshall and Transwestern's Brandi McDonald (above). Joel says an improvement in single-family housing traditionally precedes job improvement...
For a link to the complete story, click here.
A Capital Breakfast
Real Estate BISNOW
by Catie Brubaker
It's not as catchy as "The Gilded Age,"
but the experts agree: we could be in the "Great Era of Deleveraging." Amegy Bank of Texas prez Steve Stephens suggested the title at Boyar Miller's Capital Markets breakfast at The Houstonian...
For a link to the complete story, click here.
(pictured l-r Drew Kanaly of Kanaly Trust and BoyarMiller Chairman, Bill Boyar)
Doctors File Suit Against Sadler Clinic
The Montgomery County Courier
by Howard Roden
On August 28, 2010, The Montgomery County Courier ran the following article as part of the continuing coverage of the Sadler Clinic/physician lawsuit. Most recently, the five physicians who recently resigned from Sadler Clinic filed suit against the health care system last week, challenging the non-compete clause in their employment contracts.
Chris Hanslik, BoyarMiller Vice Chairman and attorney for the group of physicians, was quoted in the article saying that while he is "hopeful" to sit down with Sadler Clinic officials and "work out something," he considered filing the lawsuit a necessary step.
For a link to the complete story, click here.
Wood Joins BoyarMiller
Chron.com
Heights/Neartown News Briefs
On August 27, 2010, Chron.com announced in their online Heights/Neartown News that "BoyarMiller, a Houston boutique business and litigation law firm, announced that Joseph "Trey" L. Wood, III has joined the firm as Of Counsel. He brings more than 20 years of trial experience with specialized expertise counseling clients on employer-employee relationships.
Wood, a creative problem solver, works with companies to solve labor relations and employee issues, reducing the threat of potential claims by employees and ex-employees."
Click here for link to Chron.com.
BoyarMiller Interviewed for CBS Radio: Price of Business
650 AM Radio
by Kevin Price
On August 20, 2010, BoyarMiller Vice Chairman Chris Hanslik was interviewed on 650 AM Radio by Kevin Price for CBS Radio: Price of Business segment.
Click here to listen to the interview.
Sadler Clinic lays off 15 staff members
The Montgomery County Courier
by Howard Roden
On August 21, 2010, The Montgomery County Courier reported that "he pending departure of five physicians from the Sadler Clinic has resulted in another round of employee layoffs, the company's board chairman announced last week.
Fifteen staff members were notified Friday that Sept. 3 would be their last day of employment with the Conroe-based medical system. Their terminations were the result of the "recently announced physician departures," Dr. Mark Wilkerson, chairman of the board for Sadler Clinic, said in a prepared statement."
Chris Hanslik, BoyarMiller Vice Chairman, represented the 24 former Sadler doctors who filed suit against the clinic. However, the physicians and Sadler officials reached a settlement in June that allowed those doctors to practice medicine within a 22-mile radius of the clinic's primary facility in Conroe.
Hanslik said there had been "only preliminary discussions" with Sadler officials about a settlement with his latest group of clients. Nor did he comment on the clinic's remark that tied the layoffs to the departures.
For a link to the complete story, click here.
Five More Doctors Leave Sadler Clinic
The Montgomery County Courier
by Howard Roden
On August 14, 2010, The Montgomery County Courier reported that "five more physicians recently resigned from Sadler Clinic due to management changes within the Conroe-based medical system..."
The physicians, all reportedly specialists, gave the clinic 30 days notice Aug. 2, Sadler spokesman Eric Herrera said.
They have retained Chris Hanslik, of BoyarMiller, as their attorney. Earlier this year, Hanslik represented 24 physicians who either resigned or were terminated after disputes arose over Sadler Clinic's management style.
For a link to the complete story, click here.
Leading the Way
Real Estate BISNOW
by Catie Brubaker
On June 22, 2010, Bill Boyar, BoyarMiller Chairman, was quoted in an online article that examines recent commercial activity at The Royalton at River Oaks high rise property and the surrounding Allen Parkway/ Waugh/West Dallas areas. Bill says:
"...typically residential development drives commercial, but there is often a period of infill after a recession, which leads to the reverse. The situation at the Royalton is a prime example of post-recession infill and says the Whole Foods is acting as a catalyst to push the area ahead of the curve..."
For a link to the complete story, click here.
Sadler Clinic and Doctors Reach Settlement
The Montgomery County Courier
by Howard Roden
On June 3, 2010, The Montgomery County Courier reported that "twenty-four physicians resolved their disputes with Sadler Clinic this week, allowing those doctors to practice medicine in Montgomery County without any further legal challenges.
Attorneys for both sides confirmed Thursday night that an agreement in principle had been attained through mediation."
Chris Hanslik, BoyarMiller Vice Chairman and attorney for the group of physicians, was quoted in the article saying "the settlement is to the mutual satisfaction of all parties."
For a link to the complete story, click here.
Ex-Sadler Physicians Exploring Their Options
The Montgomery County Courier
by Howard Roden
On April 21, 2010, The Montgomery County Courier ran the following article as part of the continuing coverage of 24 physicians who filed suit against Conroe-based Sadler Clinic believing their employment contracts are unenforceable under current Texas law.
Chris Hanslik, BoyarMiller Vice Chairman and attorney for the group of physicians, was quoted in the article saying he could see Sadler Clinic seeking an injunction to stop the physicians from practicing medicine within the 22-mile radius.
For a link to the complete story, click here.
Sadler Clinic Alleges Conspiracy
The Montgomery County Courier
by Howard Roden
On April 17, 2010, The Montgomery County Courier ran an article following 24 physicians who filed suit against Conroe-based Sadler Clinic believing their employment contracts are unenforceable under current Texas law.
Chris Hanslik, BoyarMiller Vice Chairman and attorney for the group of physicians, was quoted in the article saying, the legal battle "is about the non-compete clause and whether their patients have the right to select who is their doctor."
For a link to the complete story, click here.
Doctor's Dispute with Clinic Leaves Patients in Limbo
KHOU News
by Andrea Lucia / 11 News
On Friday, April 16, BoyarMiller Vice Chairman Chris Hanslik was quoted in a KHOU 11 News following the feud between 24 doctors and the Sadler Clinic, a Conroe medical clinic. Three of the doctors were recently fired from Sadler Clinic; the rest resigned. They are all now facing a counter lawsuit. At issue is a contract the doctors signed years ago that could keep them from practicing medicine in Montgomery County anytime soon.
For a link to the complete story or to watch the news clip, click here.
Admissibility of ESI: The Lorraine Five-Step
E—Discovery Connection (The DRI Newsletter)
by Chris Hanslik
The subject of admissibility of electronically stored information ("ESI") has not been explored in detail by the courts. Discovery of ESI can be very expensive; yet, practitioners have no clear guidelines as to how to ensure their ESI is admissible at trial or for summary judgment purposes-enter Lorraine v. Markel American Insurance Company. The court in Lorraine wrote a decision that could qualify as the most concise and complete exposition of admissibility analysis related to electronic evidence. The court felt it was necessary for someone to lay out the rules of admissibility of electronic evidence, because of the unique nature of ESI.
For a link to the complete story, click here.
24 Physicians Fle Suit Against Sadler Clinic
The Montgomery County Courier
by Howard Roden
On April 12, 2010, The Montgomery County Courier ran an article following 24 physicians who filed suit against Conroe-based Sadler Clinic believing their employment contracts are unenforceable under current Texas law.
Chris Hanslik, BoyarMiller Vice Chairman and attorney for the group of physicians, was quoted in the article saying, "The reason for the lawsuit is to obtain a judicial decision, so these doctors can continue to provide medical services to their patients in the Montgomery County area."
It is the physicians' claim, Hanslik says in his filing, that their employment agreements do not contain the "required elements of an enforceable restrictive covenant for physicians."
For a link to the complete story, click here.
Real Estate Experts Predict Little Change in 2010
Houston Business Journal
by Jennifer Dawson
Area real estate experts predict Houston's real estate market may not get much better, but it's not expected to get much worse at the December 2009 BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum held at The Houstonian Hotel.
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Market Will Improve, Panel Says, But Not in the Near Future
Houston Business Journal
by Casey Wooten
Four Houston-area financial industry veterans give a detailed, if somber, assessment of the capital markets as part of BoyarMiller's ongoing Breakfast Forum Series held at The Houstonian Hotel.
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Infrastructure Ventures Gaining Traction
UrbanLand
by Mike Sheridan
BoyarMiller's Bill Boyar contributes his view on the current trends in Texas real estate development.
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Focus: Real Estate Wrap-Up
Houston Business Journal
by Jennifer Dawson
During an annual real estate forum presented by BoyarMiller, four Houston area experts attempted to balance realism with optimism on the topic of Houston's changing housing market.
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Commercial Realty is Looking Rough
Houston Chronicle
by Nancy Sarnoff
Business leaders from various fields of real estate weigh in on the current state and the future of commercial real estate in Houston.
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Watching the Contract Wording Will Revive Arbitration Process
Houston Business Journal
by Thora Qaddumi
BoyarMiller's Chris Hanslik provides practical tips for faster, more cost-effective dispute resolution through improved contractual arbitration clauses.
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Companies Adjust Strategies to Changing World
Houston Business Journal
by Thora Qaddumi
BoyarMiller's Chris Hanslik answers the question, "What recent court decisions about non-compete agreements do employers need to understand?"
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BoyarMiller Law Firm Puts an Emphasis on Its 'Core Values'
Houston Chronicle
by Mary Sit
BoyarMiller is a law firm with a corporate culture that emphasizes training, open doors and guilt-free family time to help develop its team and promote job satisfaction.
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Boyar: Law Firm Fields Feedback from Advisory Board Made Up of Client Members
Houston Business Journal
by Christie Taylor
In an industry fixated on billable hours, law firm BoyarMiller focuses on maintaining a balanced corporate culture.
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Texas is the Plan
Inform
More and more UK companies are planting U.S. roots in Texas. BoyarMiller's Gary Miller gives his insight as to the reasons behind the trend.
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