by George Christian | Jun 2, 2020
Three of Texas’ top legal experts on civil justice issues have agreed to join the TCJL Pandemic Task Force in advisory roles: former State Senator and Texas Tech Chancellor Bob Duncan, a prime architect of civil justice reforms in 1995, 2003, and 2005; former...
by George Christian | Jun 2, 2020
Former Harris County Chair Jared Woodfill is the named attorney on an emergency petition filed with the Texas Supreme Court last Friday seeking to invalidate Governor Abbott’s emergency orders relating to the coronavirus pandemic. The petition alleges that the...
by George Christian | May 22, 2020
In a story published yesterday, Roll Call reports that federal COVID liability protection legislation will be a “red line priority for Republicans,” in the words of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. President Trump is also quoted as backing the...
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...
