by TCJL | Dec 1, 2015
Scott Graham, The Recorder December 1, 2015 It was Black Monday for patent holders as they rushed to file what’s believed to be a record number of infringement suits on the last day before higher pleading standards kick in. Some 241 new cases were filed Nov. 30,...
by TCJL | Jun 4, 2015
June 4, 2015 (http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/hoping-the-second-time-is-the-charm-perry-to-annou/nmWGn/) By Jonathan Tilove 12:41 p.m. update: Sounding themes of perseverance and second chances, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced...
by TCJL | May 15, 2015
Texas Civil Justice League HEARING ALERT Thank you to all who have signed witness cards for our bills! It is tremendously helpful to show cross-industry business support for liability and legal reform issues, and your support is greatly appreciated. Please attend the...
by TCJL | Apr 15, 2015
April 14, 20015 (http://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/other-voices/article18534641.html) by George S. Christian Important public policy is making its way through the Texas Legislature that will correct a serious and inadvertent flaw in the ability of...
by TCJL | Apr 9, 2015
April 9, 2015 (http://jayoldlaw.com/mutli-district-litigation-ruling-binds-1600-south-texas-hail-cases/) On April 8, 2015, a panel appointed by Texas’ Supreme Court determined that roughly 1600 wind- and hail-damage cases occurring from 2012 to 2014 were appropriate...
by TCJL | Apr 8, 2015
April 7, 2015 (http://setexasrecord.com/news/302681-tort-reform-groups-urge-texans-to-support-bill-aimed-at-ending-asbestos-double-dipping) by David Yates A Texas House bill seeking to restrain fraud in asbestos litigation went to committee Tuesday, prompting a state...
by TCJL | Apr 6, 2015
Texas Civil Justice League Important Hearings for Tuesday, April 7, 2015 HEARING ALERT Texas House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm or ADJ Capitol Extension Room E2.026 Please attend the hearing and sign a card in...
by TCJL | Apr 2, 2015
Texas Civil Justice League Legislative Report and Hearing Alert April 2, 2015 This week’s Legislative Report follows the Hearing Alert. HEARING ALERT Texas House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm or ADJ Capitol...
by TCJL | Apr 1, 2015
March 31, 2015 (http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Early-lead-for-Minjarez-in-Texas-House-District-6171613.php) Attorney Ina Minjarez outpaced three other candidates in Tuesday’s special election to fill the Texas House District 124 seat vacated by José...
by TCJL | Mar 30, 2015
March 29, 2015 (http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/Keep-fighting-lawsuit-abuse-6163795.php) by Hazel Meaux Texas has been on the front lines in the battle against the abuse of our lawsuit system, ensuring it is used for justice, not greed. Years...
