Archives for Sydney Cannon

Undiscovered Oil in the Permian Basin A recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of undiscovered gas and oil in the Woodford and Barnett shales in the Permian Basin. The USGS found that there are 28.3 trillion cubic feet of gas, enough to supply the... Read More >

The law firm of Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., is proud to be a Respect Level Sponsor of the Cypress Aggie Moms Brisket, Boots, and Big Hearts Scholarship Fundraising Dinner. Join us on January 31, 2026, for a night of fun and scholarship fundraising for local Texas A&M... Read More >

What are Hair Relaxers? Hair relaxers, also known as chemical straighteners, are chemical lotions or creams applied to ‘relax’ or straighten naturally curly or coiled hair. These chemical straighteners are not permanent and should be repeated every 2 to 3 months to keep the... Read More >

In early November, four Houston-area women, Lakeisha Brown, Myunique Johnson, Taylor White, and Breanna Brantley, were traveling back home from Oklahoma when their vehicle was struck from behind by a semi-truck. The collision tragically killed all four women. The following video... Read More >

For Immediate Release The law firm of Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., is pleased to announce that all three of our attorneys have been recognized by Thomson-Reuters for 2025. Both Paul H. Cannon and Sharon Simmons-Cantrell have been named Super Lawyers in the field of... Read More >

Can You Face Criminal Penalties if Your Dog Attacks Another Person? In Texas, it is possible to face criminal penalties if your dog gets loose and viciously attacks another person. In 2007, the Legislature of the State of Texas enacted Lillian’s Law to establish criminal... Read More >

What do Double Yellow Lines Mean? In Texas, double solid yellow lines indicate no passing zones for either side of traffic. Solid double yellow lines specify areas of the road that have been determined to be dangerous places for people to safely pass other drivers on the road... Read More >

In New Jersey, over 30 plaintiffs have filed lawsuits against Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, alleging that the drugs increased the risk of developing a condition called Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION). NAION is a... Read More >

Uber’s New Feature to Pair Women Drivers and Riders   On Wednesday, July 23rd, Uber announced that it will be piloting a new feature that will allow women passengers to match with women drivers when booking or pre-booking rides, and women drivers to match with women... Read More >

What is No-Fault and At-Fault Insurance? To many, auto insurance accident liability, and understanding who is responsible for paying for damages and injuries may seem complicated. However, understanding your rights and responsibilities after an accident is critical. When it... Read More >