TEXAS CIVIL JUSTICE LEAGUE
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ATRA cheers 5th Circuit reversal of record-setting FCA verdict
ATRA cheers 5th Circuit reversal of record-setting FCA verdict FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Urges High Court to Reassert Congressional Intent, Help Rein in Misuse and Abuse of ‘Lincoln’s Law’ WASHINGTON, D.C., October 3, 2017 – The American Tort Reform Association is...
Federal circuit deals blow to Texas patent-trolls
Federal Circuit Deals Blow to Texas Patent-Trolls In a ruling issued earlier today, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals admonished Eastern District of Texas Federal Judge Rodney Gilstrap for abusing his discretion in refusing to transfer venue of a patent...
Governor Abbott appoints Kent Sullivan Commissioner of Insurance
Governor Abbott appoints Kent Sullivan Commissioner of Insurance Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kent Sullivan as Commissioner of Insurance for a term set to expire February 1, 2019. Kent Sullivan of Austin is a partner at Jackson Walker. He previously served as a...
Zachry Construction prevails in decade-long legal battle with Port of Houston
Zachry Construction prevails in decade-long legal battle with Port of Houston Earlier this month the Texas Supreme Court denied review of a 14th District Court of Appeals [Houston] decision awarding Zachry Construction Company $23 million against the Port of Houston...
Governor Abbott announces changes to senior staff
Governor Abbott announces changes to senior staff Governor Greg Abbott today announced changes to his senior staff as the transition to the interim and preparations for the 2019 legislative session begin to take place. The Governor’s long-time Chief of Staff, Daniel...
House Speaker Joe Straus issues five Hurricane Harvey-related interim charges
House Speaker Joe Straus issues five Hurricane Harvey-related interim charges AUSTIN – Texas House Speaker Joe Straus on Thursday asked three House committees to begin studying issues related to Hurricane Harvey and state preparations for future natural disasters. In...
John Sharp appointed to lead Hurricane Harvey recovery
John Sharp appointed to lead Hurricane Harvey recovery Faced with what is probably the biggest natural disaster in the state’s history, Gov. Greg Abbott turned Thursday to Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp, a savvy, no-nonsense politician with a track record...
Oral argument scheduled in TWIA case
Oral argument scheduled in TWIA case The 14th District Court of Appeals [Houston] has scheduled oral argument in Texas Windstorm Insurance Association v. Dickinson Independent School District on September 14. TCJL filed an amicus brief in this case last week. Although...
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The Texas Civil Justice League will hold it’s 31st Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Headliners Club. The Board of Directors meeting will be held from 2-3:00 PM, followed by the general membership meeting from 3-5:00 PM. We will conclude this year’s annual meeting with a reception from 5-6:00 PM. Please click the appropriate button below to RSVP today via email while our RSVP page is under construction. We can’t wait to see you!