by TCJL | Jan 20, 2015
January 16, 2015 (http://www.law360.com/texas/articles/612624?nl_pk=f0b2b12c-a90b-4a40-a495-349390a80ab9&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=texas) By Paul DeBenedetto Canadian waterless fracking company GASFRAC Energy Services Inc. on...
by TCJL | Jan 20, 2015
January 16, 2015 (http://www.law360.com/texas/articles/612805?nl_pk=f0b2b12c-a90b-4a40-a495-349390a80ab9&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=texas) By Kurt Orzeck A Texas federal jury on Friday decided that Sears Holding Corp. and...
by TCJL | Jan 20, 2015
January 20, 2015 (http://blog.chron.com/texaspolitics/2015/01/live-coverage-texas-inauguration-2015/#29894101=0) For full coverage of the Texas Inauguration, click HERE.
by TCJL | Jan 16, 2015
The Public Integrity Unit could move from the Travis County District Attorney’s Office to the Office of the Attorney General, under proposed legislation filed to day by Rep. Debbie Riddle (R-Spring). HJR 69 and HB 776 would give the OAG statewide authority to...
by TCJL | Jan 16, 2015
The Public Integrity Unit could move from the Travis County District Attorney’s Office to the Office of the Attorney General, under proposed legislation filed to day by Rep. Debbie Riddle (R-Spring). HJR 69 and HB 776 would give the OAG statewide authority to...
by TCJL | Jan 16, 2015
Legislation was filed on Friday to raise the age of minority for purposes of imposing liability on a person who serves alcohol to minors. Under current Texas law, an adult 21 years of age or older is liable for damages proximately caused by the intoxication of a...
by TCJL | Jan 15, 2015
January 2015 By Josiah Neeley To read the full R Street Policy Study, please click HERE. INTRODUCTION Texas is known for its extreme weather. From hurricanes along the coast to wildfires in Bastrop, the state has absorbed more than its share of weather-related...
by TCJL | Jan 15, 2015
January 14, 2015 (https://www.law360.com/texas/articles/611023/dow-urges-texas-high-court-to-ax-2-6m-asbestos-verdict) By Jess Davis Law360, Dallas (January 14, 2015, 8:39 PM ET) — Dow Chemical Co. on Wednesday told the Texas Supreme Court it can’t be held...
by TCJL | Jan 14, 2015
January 13, 2015 (http://blog.chron.com/texaspolitics/2015/01/bilski-schubert-advance-to-hd13-runoff/) By Patrick Svitek AUSTIN – Former Austin County Judge Carolyn Bilski and Caldwell attorney Leighton Schubert are heading to a runoff in the race to replace former...
by TCJL | Jan 14, 2015
Rep. Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) and Sen. Juan Hinojosa (D-McAllen) have filed legislation overhauling the governing body and financing structure of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. HB 696/SB 302: —Requires payment of excess losses from Class 1...
