Lawsuit-Lending Bill Moves Forward

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Texas Lawyer

Monday, May 13, 2013

The House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee on April 29 voted 5-2 to pass a bill that proposes regulations for lawsuit lending.

Supreme Court Enforces Arbitration Clause in Trust Case

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Texas Lawyer

Monday, May 6, 2013

Enforceable arbitration clauses are usually the result of a contract between parties. But does that work in probate law, where beneficiaries rarely sign contracts, and the most important party is always dead?

Gunn Axcess: State Court for Baker Botts Legal-Mal Suit

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Texas Lawyer

Monday, April 22, 2013

For whatever reason, some defendants prefer to have their disputes heard in federal court. But the U.S. Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that legal-malpractice cases are best left to state courts. And Senior U.S. District Judge Royal Furgeson told Baker Botts on April 12 that its dispute is no exception.

Tarrant County Judges Discuss Family Law Issues

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Texas Lawyer

Monday, April 22, 2013

The Texas Lawyer editorial department hosted a roundtable discussion in Fort Worth, "Domestic Relations: How to Make Your Case in Family Court."

Social Media Use as Evidence of Juror Misconduct

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Law Technology News

Monday, April 22, 2013

Online Travel Companies Hit With $55 Million Judgment

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Texas Lawyer

Monday, April 15, 2013

Around the country, state and local governments have sued online travel companies, seeking allegedly unpaid occupancy taxes. In City of San Antonio, et al. v. Hotels.com, a group of 173 Texas cities and municipalities have scored a $55 million win.