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Texas Judiciary Ransomware Attack
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...
SCOTX Clarifies Application of Settlement Credit in Medical Malpractice Case
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...
Kansas City Star: Want to Sue Over Coronavirus?
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...
Liability Protections for Texas Employers
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen Send Letter To Congressional Leaders Urging Support For Employer Liability Protections...
Senator Cornyn: Second Pandemic of Frivolous Litigation
JOHN CORNYNUnited States Senator – TexasFor Immediate ReleaseCONTACT: Drew Brandewie, (202) 224-0704Natalie Yezbick, (202) 224-0704Tuesday, May 12,...
AG Paxton Joins Letter Urging Congress to Protect Businesses from Baseless Lawsuits as the Economy Reopens
May 12, 2020 | Press Release Attorney General Ken Paxton today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general urging Congress to implement liability...
American Tort Reform Association – Corona Liability Resources
ATRA’s New Corona Liability Resource Page We are pleased to announce that ATRA has developed a new coronavirus liability resource page to serve as a repository of...
TEXAS SUPREME COURT CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Texas Supreme Court advisory Contact: Osler McCarthy 512.463.1441 or email Twitter: @OslerSCTX TEXAS SUPREME COURT CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Clarifies that the latest order...
TCJL Files Amicus in Toyota Case
TCJL has filed an amicus curiae brief in a case pending at the Texas Supreme Court that threatens to undermine protective orders that guard a business’s sensitive confidential commercial information, including information identifying and disclosing details about their data base infrastructure. The case, In re Toyota Motor Sales (No. 19-0845), arose from a Dallas trial court’s decision...
Gov. Abbott Sets Date for Texas Special Runoff Elections
Governor Greg Abbott today issued proclamations setting Tuesday, January 28, 2020 as the date for special runoff elections to fill three vacant Texas House District seats. The early voting period for these runoff elections will begin Monday, January 21, 2020. The following Texas House Districts are included in the special runoff election date: House...
SCOTX Downsizes $300 Million Judgment against Credit Suisse
In a case in which TCJL participated as amicus curiae, the Texas Supreme Court has substantially reduced a nearly $300 million damage award by a Dallas trial court that was affirmed by the Dallas Court of Appeals. The case, Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch and...
Senator Cornyn Charts Course for COVID Liability Legislation
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...
Governor Abbott Announces Phase Two To Open Texas
May 18, 2020 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the second phase of the State of Texas' ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase II, restaurants may increase their...
Media Advisory: Governor Abbott to Make Announcement on Texas’ Continued Safe and Strategic Opening
For Immediate Distribution | May 17, 2020 | (512) 463-1826 MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Abbott To Make Announcement On Texas' Continued Safe And Strategic Opening Pool coverage provided AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott will make an announcement regarding Texas' continued...
Justice Russell Lloyd: Ensuring Access to Justice
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...
Texas Access to Justice Foundation Virtual Jam
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...
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- 2019 Legislators of the Year
- 86th Legislative Session Report
- Texas Civil Justice League Amicus Report
- Eminent Domain: Why S.B. 421 was a Litigation Nightmare
- Interim Study to Take Another Look at Judicial Selection
- Paid or Incurred: Next Frontier of Tort Reform? Close Paid or Incurred Loophole