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Angela Morris is ALM Media's Texas litigation reporter. She covers lawsuits in all levels of Texas state and federal courts. Based in Austin, Morris earned journalism and government degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006, and since then, has worked primarily as a reporter and writer, but also has skills in videography, photography and podcasts. Follow her on Twitter at @AMorrisReports.
January 7, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
"The evidence produced by the use of the civil law has resulted in serious disciplinary problems for some lawyers. There are today criminal prosecutions pending that would have been virtually impossible," wrote lawyer William R. "Bill" Edwards Sr.
By Angela Morris
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January 7, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
A group of law students from Lubbock are among the Texans who are watching and waiting as the big pink building in Austin comes to life again for the 2015 legislative session.
By Angela Morris
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January 7, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Lawmakers revamped the state's criminal discovery law in 2013, mandating that prosecutors share files with criminal defense attorneys. How has the law impacted the Texas criminal justice system?
By Angela Morris
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January 7, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
The much talked about tort reform bill of 2011 called on new court rules for speedy trials in low-dollar cases, motions to dismiss frivolous or meritless claims and more. How has it impacted the legal community so far?
By Angela Morris
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January 5, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
"Notwithstanding the goal of the [Public Information Act] … the act nonetheless excepts information covered by the attorney-client privilege," wrote Third Court of Appeals Justice Melissa Goodwin.
By Angela Morris
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January 5, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
After becoming Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton noted that he has "big shoes to fill," and raised his foot towards outgoing A.G. Greg Abbott. "I want you to know, Gov.-elect, I wear a size 12," Paxton said.
By Angela Morris
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December 12, 2014 | Texas Lawyer
Who is going to bat for plaintiffs and trial lawyers in the 2015 legislative session?
By Angela Morris
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December 1, 2014 | Texas Lawyer
Jason Panzer, who represents clients in legal malpractice lawsuits against lawyers, said that the bill is "potentially unfair to the client."
By Angela Morris
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November 26, 2014 | Texas Lawyer
In the so-called key man system, a judge chooses a group of three to five jury commissioners who are responsible for recruiting qualified candidates to become grand jurors. New bills would outlaw it.
By Angela Morris
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November 24, 2014 | Texas Lawyer
The bill doesn't discuss whether a person would have to enter any plea to pay immediately. Could the person talk to a lawyer first? If the person paid up, could he still fight a charge in court?
By Angela Morris
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