by George Christian | Sep 18, 2026
The Fort Worth Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court order granting defendant operators’ summary judgment motions seeking enforcement of defense and indemnity obligations. Urban Fund III, LP and Urban Oil and Gas Partners C-1, LP v. Blackbeard Operating East,...
by George Christian | Sep 17, 2026
The Austin Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court order denying Central Health’s motion to dismiss a suit brought by taxpayers to enjoin the hospital district’s contract with UT Dell Medical School to help provide indigent care. Dr. Patrick Lee and Chief...
by Carol Sims | Sep 16, 2026
Lawyers for Civil Justice Home Letter Reflects Largest and Most Diverse Support to Date for TPLF Disclosure Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 14, 2026 – 214 companies – in a significant demonstration of support – are urging the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules...
by George Christian | Sep 16, 2026
The Business Court has granted a defense plea to the jurisdiction on the basis that it didn’t have concurrent jurisdiction over the action with a district court that had already appointed a receiver in the same case. John J. (“Jay”) Parker, Jr., Individually and on...
by Justin Gailey | Sep 15, 2026
THE ONCE AND FUTURE ORAL ARGUMENT By Hon. David M. Gunn & Nicholas M. Bruno Oral argument can be useful to the Court. It is certainly useful to the parties who can see the deliberative process play out and thereby feel more confidence in the result of the appeal...
by George Christian | Sep 15, 2026
The Corpus Christi Court of Appeals has granted a group of insurers’ petition for writ of mandamus directing a Hidalgo County trial court to vacate its order allowing 21 insurers to take a presuit deposition of the insurers’ corporate representative. In re Allstate...
by George Christian | Sep 14, 2026
The Corpus Christi Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court order granting summary judgment to an insurer and its adjuster in a dispute over coverage for a house fire. John Medina v. Aventus Insurance Company, Wellington Claims Service, LLC, and Kim Pineau (No....
by Justin Gailey | Sep 12, 2026
US District Court, Western District of Louisiana Standing Order 1.75 Standing Order Regarding Third-Party Litigation Funding Order issued Wednesday, September 9 Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download [126.33...
by George Christian | Sep 11, 2026
The Business Court has ruled that a petition under Rule 202 for authority to take a presuit deposition is an “action” for purposes of the jurisdiction of the court. In re Radical Hoops, Ltd. and Radical Mavericks, LLC (2026 Tex. Bus. 55; August 5, 2026) is the next...
by Justin Gailey | Sep 10, 2026
TCJL PAC 2026 Judicial Endorsements September 2026 tcjlpac.com/tcjl-pac-general-election-judicial-endorsements-2026 Judges are important. They have a direct impact on citizens, perhaps more than any other elected official, because they make decisions that can affect...
