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.tala.com/keeping-texas-economically-competitive-starts-smart-permitting/) All Texans can vividly recall former Governor Rick Perry travelling across the nation to lure businesses to the Lone Star State. Governor Greg Abbott has continued...
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...
by TCJL | Mar 30, 2015
Texas Civil Justice League HEARING ALERT Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce Tuesday, March 31 2015 at 8:00am Capitol Extension Room E1.016 SB 1628 by Taylor, Larry. Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation...
by TCJL | Mar 30, 2015
Texas Civil Justice League Hearing Alerts March 30, 2015 Please attend, or send someone to sign 4 separate cards FOR HB 1113, HB 1247, HB 1865, and SB 709. These bills will all be heard tomorrow at the 2 hearings listed below. HEARING ALERT Texas House Committee on...
by TCJL | Mar 23, 2015
(http://www.ksat.com/content/pns/ksat/news/2015/03/22/early-voting-in-house-district-124-special-election-begins-monda.html) By Robert Taylor SAN ANTONIO – Voters can head to the polls early Monday to cast their ballots to fill the Texas House District 124 seat....