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TCJL Legislative Report 5-29-15
Texas Civil Justice League Legislative Report May 29, 2015 A detailed legislative summary is in process and will be released next week. TCJL thanks our members, friends, and elected officials for a very successful session! forum non conveniens HB 1692 by...
Sine Die! Which Bills Passed and Which Bills Died This Legislative Session?
(http://www.texaslawyer.com/id=1202727766452/Sine-Die-Which-Bills-Passed-and-Which-Bills-Died-This-Legislative-Session?kw=Sine%20Die%20Which%20Bills%20Passed%20and%20Which%20Bills%20Died%20This%20Legislative%20Session?&slreturn=20150429110408) by Angela Morris...
TCJL Legislative Report 5-22-15
Texas Civil Justice League Legislative Report May 22, 2015 Some bills below could still be heard on the House or Senate Floor later today. You can view those broadcasts here. Texas House - in Progress: ...
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Straus Announce Tax Relief For Texans
May 21, 2015 (http://gov.texas.gov/news/press-release/20917) AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Joe Straus today announced a $3.8 billion tax relief package for Texas businesses and homeowners. The agreement reached by the Lt....
Three-Judge Court Bill Headed to Governor
May 18, 2015...
TCJL HEARING ALERT & LEGISLATIVE REPORT 5-15-15
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...
TCJL HEARING ALERT & LEGISLATIVE REPORT 5-15-15
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...
Putting an End to Punitive Damages for ‘Fraudulent Fraud’
May 13, 2015 (http://www.texaslawyer.com/home/id=1202726367182/Putting-an-End-to-Punitive-Damages-for-Fraudulent-Fraud?mcode=1202615022869&curindex=0) by Robert B. Gilbreath and Matthew C. Sapp Many courts read Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 41.003...
Putting an End to Punitive Damages for 'Fraudulent Fraud'
May 13, 2015 (http://www.texaslawyer.com/home/id=1202726367182/Putting-an-End-to-Punitive-Damages-for-Fraudulent-Fraud?mcode=1202615022869&curindex=0) by Robert B. Gilbreath and Matthew C. Sapp Many courts read Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 41.003...
House Limits Definition of Med-Mal Claim
May 13, 2015 (http://www.texaslawyer.com/id=1202726370577/House-Limits-Definition-of-MedMal-Claim?kw=House%20Limits%20Definition%20of%20Med-Mal%20Claim&et=editorial&bu=Texas%20Lawyer&cn=20150515&src=EMC-Email&pt=AM%20Alert) by Angela Morris Rep....
House Passes Rewrite of Forum Non Conveniens
May 11, 2015...
House Panel Votes to Split 13th Court of Appeals into Two
May 13, 2015 (http://riograndeguardian.com/house-panel-votes-to-split-13th-court-of-appeals-into-two/) AUSTIN, Texas – A state lawmaker living in the northern part of the 20-county region covered by the 13th Court of Appeals has filed a bill to split the Court in...