Recognition of Home Schooling Under Texas Education Code § 21.033(a)(1): A Landmark Decision Introduction The case of TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY et al., Petitioners, v. Gary W. LEEPER et ux. et al. (893...
Barrier to Concurrent Judgments Under Texas Tort Claims Act: Thomas v. Oldham and GIBSON v. SPINKS Introduction The cases of Sharon P. Thomas and Alice McNeal v. Howard Oldham and City of Houston and...
Enforceability of "As Is" Clauses in Real Estate Transactions: Supreme Court of Texas Decision in PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA v. JEFFERSON ASSOCIATES, LTD. and F.B. Goldman Introduction...
Defining Juror Disability: Supreme Court of Texas Rules Out Weather-Induced Absences Introduction The case of B.J. McDaniel, Jr. and Pamela Chamrod McDaniel v. Tom Yarbrough (898 S.W.2d 251)...
Judicial Conduct and Contempt Power: A Comprehensive Analysis of In re Betty Brock Bell Introduction The case In re Betty Brock Bell, adjudicated on February 17, 1995, by a Special Court of Review...
Limitations of the Texas Whistleblower Act and Absence of Implied Private Rights of Action for Constitutional Violations Introduction In the landmark case City of Beaumont v. Woodford D. Bouillion et...
Collateral Estoppel in Products Liability: Sysco Food Services, Inc. v. Trapnell Introduction Sysco Food Services, Inc. and others v. Trapnell and others is a landmark case decided by the Supreme...
Garcia v. Texas Workers' Compensation Commission: Upholding the Constitutionality of the Workers' Compensation Act Introduction The case of Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, et al., v. Hector...
Senate Bill 7 Validated as Constitutionally Efficient School Finance System under Texas Law Introduction In the landmark case of Edgewood Independent School District et al. v. Cabinet Independent...
Senate Bill 7: Establishing an Efficient Public School Finance System in Texas Introduction The case of Edgewood Independent School District et al. v. Rado Independent School District et al. (893...
Randall's Food Markets v. Johnson: Clarifying Employer Defenses in Emotional Distress, False Imprisonment, and Defamation Claims Introduction The case of Randall's Food Markets, Inc. v. Mary Lynn...
Jurisdictional Limits on Lower Courts in Mandating Pro Bono Services: Analysis of State Bar of Texas v. Gomez et al. Introduction The case of The State Bar of Texas, James Parsons, III, in his...
Scope of Official Immunity for Government-Employed Medical Personnel Under Texas Law Introduction The case of KASSEN, R.N., Dallas County Hospital District d/b/a Parkland Memorial Hospital, Gurjeet...
Disbarment for Improper Solicitation: Upholding Disciplinary Standards in Attorney Conduct Introduction The case of The State Bar of Texas v. Donald E. Kilpatrick, 874 S.W.2d 656 (Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Plaintiff's Venue Selection Rights in Venue Transfer Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Wilson v. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, decided by the Supreme Court of Texas on...
Texas Supreme Court Refines Prejudgment Interest and Comparative Responsibility in Wrongful Death Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of C H Nationwide, Inc., Edward Stanton Webber, and...
Appellate Procedure Standards in Public Utility Commission Ratemaking: Insights from Office of Public Utility Counsel v. Public Utility Commission of Texas Introduction The case of Office of Public...
Standard of Proof in Malicious Prosecution: ELLIS COUNTY STATE BANK v. KEEVER (888 S.W.2d 790) Introduction In Ellis County State Bank, Tracy Fletcher, John A. Hastings, Jr., and Don Harris v. Glenn...
Intent to Deceive Required for Policy Cancellation and Expansion of Good Faith Duty in Insurance Contracts Introduction The case of Union Bankers Insurance Company v. Thomas D. Shelton and Ann...
Texas Supreme Court Declines to Recognize False Light Tort: CAIN v. HEARST CORPoration Introduction In Clyde Ura Cain, Sr. v. Hearst Corporation d/b/a the Houston Chronicle Publishing Company, 878...