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SCOT: Executive Bonus-Compensation Plans Enforceable in Texas
In a closely watched case in which TCJL participated as an amicus, the Texas Supreme Court has held that an incentive compensation agreement between a Texas-based corporation and a senior executive can be enforced under Texas. Justice Paul Green delivered the...
Gov. Perry Appoints Ermatinger as Judge of 443rd Judicial District Court
August 29, 2014 (http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/20074/) Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Cindy Ermatinger of Midlothian as judge of the 443rd Judicial District Court in Ellis County effective Sept. 2, 2014, for a term to expire at the next general...
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down GPAC 60-day, $500 Expenditure Limit
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC is wreaking havoc with campaign finance laws across the country, and Texas is no exception. Citizens United overturned 50 years of campaign finance law that outlawed direct corporate expenditures...
Ethics Commission moves to regulate Texas dark money
August 21, 2014 (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/texas-politics/2014/08/ethics-commission-moves-to-regulate-texas-dark-money/) AUSTIN — The Texas Ethics Commission appears poised to approve a regulation, possibly by the end of the year, aimed at requiring some dark...
TCJL Asks Supreme Court to Rehear Petition for Review in Stowers Case
Yesterday TCJL filed an amicus brief in Roy Seger, et al. v. Yorkshire Insurance Co., Ltd. and Ocean Marine Insurance Co.Ltd. (No. 13-0673). The brief requests the Texas Supreme Court to accept review of a case involving the interaction between the Stowers doctrine...
What The Hail Is Going On?
May 2, 2014 (http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2014/05/02/248354.htm) By Steven Badger, Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason The number of reported claims involving hail damage to residential and commercial roofing products has increased dramatically over the...
Rick Perry forms federal PAC, another sign of a presidential run
August 4, 2014 (http://www.statesman.com/news/news/rick-perry-forms-federal-pac-another-sign-of-a-pre/ngtsH/) By Jonathan Tilove Gov. Rick Perry, frequent guest on the Sunday television talk shows and frequent flier to Iowa, has not been coy about his interest in...
Creighton cruises to victory in District 4 state Senate runoff
August 5, 2014 (http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/eastex/news/creighton-cruises-to-victory-in-district-state-senate-runoff/article_c02ac34e-1d1e-11e4-8f26-001a4bcf887a.html) by Matthew Costa THE WOODLANDS — Surrounded by friends, family, and those who helped him along...
Texas Senate District 4 runoff election Tuesday
August 5, 2014 (http://www.panews.com/local/x864260696/Texas-Senate-District-4-runoff-election-Tuesday) by Sherry Koonce, The Port Arthur News Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new Texas District 4 Senator. Candidates Brandon Creighton, an attorney...
Pipelines vs. private property: Proposed rules revive Texas eminent domain debate
August 2, 2014 (http://www.news-journal.com/business/pipelines-vs-private-property/article_65612bd1-e222-5d10-8339-323e3fddc182.html) By Jim Malewitz The Texas Tribune Amid an oil and gas boom that has increased demand for new pipelines, Texas regulators have...
Rep. Charles Perry to withdraw from House ballot
July 30, 2014 (http://www.lubbockcw.com/story/d/story/lubbock-charles-perry-state-senate/20652/dtvzc-qM30SARYQKECzKsg) Lubbock State Representative Charles Perry announced that he is withdrawing his name from the November 4th House District 83 ballot. He will...
Delwin Jones enters Senate District 28 race
July 28, 2014 (http://www.myplainview.com/news/article_51ae9096-1696-11e4-90b9-0019bb2963f4.html) By HOMER MARQUEZ Herald News Editor Former House Rep. Delwin Jones announced Monday that he will be joining the race to replace former State Senator Robert Duncan to...