Earlier this month the Amerian Tort Reform Association released its list of 2020-2021 #JudicialHellholes and while Texas avoided this year’s list, it’s important we stay aware of emerging threats to Texas’ business climate. Read here to see who made the list: https://judicialhellholes.org/reports/2020-2021-executive-summar
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Do You Know Where Your Candidates Stand on Lawsuit Reform?
Texas, which once had the biggest lawsuit abuse problem in the country, is now a leader in the lawsuit reform movement. The changes made have helped: Create and retain jobs Small employers flourish Bring greater balance and fairness to our courts Improve access to health care, especially in many underserved areas of the state The […]
Statewide Virtual Summit: Pandemic Liability Lawsuits
On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 2 pm, Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) of Central Texas is hosting a virtual policy summit on pandemic liability lawsuits in conjunction with Bay Area CALA and CALA RGV. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pandemic-liability-lawsuits-growing-covid-19-litigation-update-on-reform-tickets-121388507293
Pandemic for Profit
From Texans for Lawsuit Reform As the U.S. continues to deal with the widespread effects of COVID-19, it’s clear no industry is immune to the pandemic’s wrath—including law firms. But do all of these law firms really need to dig into the government wallet? Some of the largest personal injury firms in the nation (many […]
Senator Cornyn Introduces COVID Liability Protection Legislation
By George Christian, General Counsel, Texas Civil Justice League Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) has introduced legislation to shield businesses, health care providers, schools, non-profit organizations, and other entities from liability for personal injury claims allegedly caused by exposure to the novel coronavirus. The Act applies to injuries from alleged exposure occurring between December 1, 2019, […]
Bexar County civil court will be the pilot for virtual jury trials
Our “new normal” is bringing many changes, but one thing hasn’t changed: the importance that jury participation plays in our judicial system. In August, Bexar County will serve as the test case for holding virtual jury trials in Texas. Officials with the 57th Civil District Court, along with the Texas Supreme Court and Texas Office of Court Administration, have been brainstorming on how […]
When it comes to legal reform, good judges matter
Texas, which once had the biggest lawsuit abuse problem in the country, is now a leader in the lawsuit reform movement. The changes made have helped: Create and retain jobs Small employers flourish Bring balance and fairness to our courts Improve access to health care, especially in many underserved areas of the state To protect […]
Juror Walks Off to Take Phone Call as Texas Tests First Jury Trial Via Zoom
Our “new normal” hasn’t come without growing pains even in the court system, but one thing hasn’t changed: the importance of answering the call when summoned for jury duty. #GetServedGoServe https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2020/05/18/juror-walks-off-to-take-phone-call-as-texas-tests-first-jury-trial-via-zoom/
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen Send Letter To Congressional Leaders Urging Support For Employer Liability Protections
May 12, 2020 | Austin, Texas |Office of the Governor Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen today sent a letter to Congressional Leaders asking them to support liability protections for Texas employers. In the letter, the three state leaders urge Congress to support the inclusion of legal protections in […]
Personal Injury Lawyers Continue to “Cash In” Thanks to Class-Action Lawsuits
A recently published white paper, An Empirical Analysis of Federal Consumer Fraud Class Action Settlements, on class-action settlements by the Jones Day law firm confirms what we have known for a while: some of these lawsuits deliver big jackpots for some personal injury lawyers, often at the expense of consumers. The study’s main findings: Only […]