by George Christian | May 18, 2020
In an hour-long video conference this morning, U.S. Senator John Cornyn spoke to several hundred representatives of Texas businesses and health care providers regarding federal liability protections as part of the next round of stimulus. “The types of liability...
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...
by Carol Sims | May 15, 2020
Senator Cornyn Hosts Web Conference on Federal COVID Liability Protection Legislation U.S. Senator John Cornyn and leaders from major industries across the state will discuss proposed federal legislation to protect businesses from plaintiff-lawyer driven litigation...
by George Christian | May 15, 2020
The Supreme Court of Texas issued two emergency orders Thursday. The 15th Emergency Orderpermits residential eviction proceedings to resume on May 19 with deadlines no longer postponed. The order also allows warnings to be posted and possession writs to be executed...
by George Christian | May 15, 2020
The Office of Court Administration announced that a ransomware attack on May 8 caused it to disable its branch network, including websites and servers, to deal with the attack and prevent further harm. A statement on the security breach reports the network will...
by George Christian | May 14, 2020
In an opinion handed down on May 8, the Texas Supreme Court has upheld a San Antonio district court and 4th Court of Appeals decision regarding the formation of a judgment in a medical malpractice claim in which the application of the settlement credit and the...
by Carol Sims | May 13, 2020
Kansas residents would be limited under proposals May 11, 2020 BY JONATHAN SHORMAN Kansas residents may soon have limited options if they want to file a lawsuit over COVID-19 as legislators prepare to shield the healthcare industry – and possibly the larger business...
by Carol Sims | May 12, 2020
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen Send Letter To Congressional Leaders Urging Support For Employer Liability Protections AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen today sent a letter to...
by Carol Sims | May 12, 2020
JOHN CORNYNUnited States Senator – TexasFor Immediate ReleaseCONTACT: Drew Brandewie, (202) 224-0704Natalie Yezbick, (202) 224-0704Tuesday, May 12, 2020Cornyn: Second Pandemic of Frivolous Litigation Will Plague Healthcare Workers, Bankrupt Small Businesses ‘I have no...