by Carol Sims | Aug 31, 2020
John Wells Fainter Jr. April 20, 1939 – August 29, 2020 Obituary John W. Fainter Jr. 81, of Austin, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2020 after a long life of distinguished service to the State of Texas. Born in Pecos, Texas, on April 20, 1939 to the late Ruth and...
by Carol Sims | Jul 1, 2020
Top Judicial Races Texas Civil Justice League PAC 2020 Primary Runoff Edition Runoff Date July 14, 2020 Early Voting Begins June 29, 2020 June 5, 2020 The 2018 election resulted in a catastrophic wipeout of nearly two centuries of judicial experience on the...
by Carol Sims | Jun 16, 2020
American Tort Reform Association Awaiting Reforms in Iowa Healthcare Workers Still In Need of Liability Protection COVID-19 Resources https://mailchi.mp/atra/weekly-digest-june-16?e=e638f84436
by Carol Sims | May 22, 2020
May 21, 2020 As Congress considers how to establish liability protections at the federal level, it is essential that state lawmakers take up the complementary task of creating protections tailored to meet local needs. States like New York, Illinois, and Michigan have...
by Carol Sims | May 22, 2020
Harold Kim, President of the US Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, discusses liability risks for businesses all over the country, but especially small businesses. “There is no playbook for this. Litigation is particularly damaging to Main Street because the level of...
by Carol Sims | May 22, 2020
May 21, 2020 As you tackle liability threats stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, ATRA hopes to serve as a resource. This page will be updated as we garner new information and navigate the daily changes we face as the nation combats COVID-19. Jump to Section: White...
by Carol Sims | May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the second phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase II, restaurants may increase their...
by Carol Sims | May 17, 2020
For Immediate Distribution | May 17, 2020 | (512) 463-1826 MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Abbott To Make Announcement On Texas’ Continued Safe And Strategic Opening Pool coverage provided AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott will make an announcement regarding...
by Carol Sims | May 17, 2020
Dear Friends, I hope you are staying healthy and safe as we adjust to a new normal. I continue to be inspired by the acts of kindness and generosity exhibited by so many, and I am proud of the way our judges and lawyers have stepped up to meet this crisis. One...
by Carol Sims | May 17, 2020
The Texas Access to Justice Foundation invites you to our virtual Justice Jam May 20, at 12 noon With Performances by Texas Supreme Court Justices and Texas Lawyers Emceed by Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman, the first-of-its kind event will raise funds for the...
