Texas Supreme Court Upholds Comptroller’s Retaliatory Tax Interpretation on Out-of-State Title Insurers Introduction In the case of First American Title Insurance Company and Old Republic National...
Indigence in Appellate Proceedings: HIGGINS v. RANDALL COUNTY SHERIFF'S Office Introduction Lawrence Higgins, a pro se appellant, challenged the dismissal of his civil suit for want of prosecution by...
Res Judicata and Administrative Wage Claims: A New Precedent in Texas Payday Law Introduction The case of Saleh W. Igal v. Brightstar Information Technology Group, Inc. and BRBA, Inc. (250 S.W.3d 78)...
Reinforcement of Anders Brief Requirements: Mandated Motion to Withdraw in Frivolous Appeals - In re David Schulman Introduction The case of In re David Schulman (252 S.W.3d 403) adjudicated by the...
Appealability of Sanctions Motions Under MLIIA Post Non-Suit: Villafani v. Trejo Introduction In Juan Mario Villafani, M.D., Petitioner, v. Adela Trejo, Respondent (251 S.W.3d 466), the Supreme Court...
Texas Supreme Court Affirms Interlocutory Review for Inadequate Expert Reports in Health Care Liability Claims Introduction The case of Rory Lewis, M.D., Petitioner, v. Dewayne Funderburk, as Next...
Attorney's Fees in Breach of Express Warranty Claims: A New Precedent Established by Medical City Dallas v. Carlisle Corporation Introduction The case of Medical City Dallas, Ltd. v. Carlisle...
Insurer's Duty to Notify Additional Insureds: Insights from National Union Fire Insurance Co. v. Beatrice Crocker Introduction National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, Appellant, v....
20801, INC. v. Parker: Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Safe Harbor Protections under the Texas Dram Shop Act Introduction The Texas Supreme Court's decision in 20801, INC. v. John L. Parker, 249 S.W.3d...
Actual Knowledge Requirement for Governmental Immunity Waiver under Texas Tort Claims Act: City of Corsicana v. Stewart Introduction City of Corsicana, Texas, v. Patrick Stewart Sr. and Sentria...
Mandamus Relief Restricts Presuit Depositions in Health-Care Liability Claims Introduction The case In re Jack JORDEN, M.D. et al., Relators. (249 S.W.3d 416) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Supreme Court of Texas Reaffirms Schlueter Principles in Community Property Fraud: Limiting Third-Party Liability Introduction The case of William Chu v. Chong Hui Hong (249 S.W.3d 441), adjudicated...
Texas Supreme Court Upholds Insurability of Exemplary Damages for Gross Negligence in Workers' Compensation Cases Introduction Fairfield Insurance Company v. Stephens Martin Paving, LP; Carrie...
Texas Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Class Certification in Oil and Gas Royalty Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of Bowden et al. v. Phillips Petroleum Company et al., decided on...
Separation of Termination of Parental Rights and Conservatorship Appointments: Analysis of In the Interest of J.A.J., A Child. (243 S.W.3d 611) Introduction The case In the Interest of J.A.J., A...
Strict Standing Requirements for Class Actions: Texas Supreme Court Dismisses DaimlerChrysler Seatbelt Buckle Class Action Introduction In DaimlerChrysler Corporation v. Bill Inman, 252 S.W.3d 299...
Supreme Court of Texas Establishes Strict Interpretation of Annexation Arbitration Rights in Rockwall v. Hughes Introduction The landmark case, City of Rockwall, Texas, Petitioner, v. Vester T....
Enforcement of Discovery Agreements in Apex Depositions: In re BP Products North America, Inc. Introduction The case In re BP Products North America, Inc. (244 S.W.3d 840) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Strengthening Standards on Improper Jury Arguments: Insights from Living Centers of Texas, Inc. v. Peñalver Introduction The case of Living Centers of Texas, Inc., Cyndi Brown, LNFA, and Kimberly...
Arkoma v. FMF: Differentiating Fact and Opinion in Fraudulent Reserve Estimates Introduction The case of Arkoma Basin Exploration Company, Inc., et al., v. FMF Associates 1990-A, Ltd., et al. (249...