This week, the Texas Supreme Court released one new opinion and no grants. The new opinion addresses whether Houston’s air-quality ordinance is preempted by state law. Check back with us next Friday to see if the Texas Supreme Court releases any new opinions.
Month: April 2016
Texas Supreme Court Weekly Update April 29, 2016
This week, the Texas Supreme Court released one new opinion and no grants. The new opinion addresses whether Houston’s air-quality ordinance is preempted by state law. Check back with us next Friday to see if the Texas Supreme Court releases any new opinions. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
No Way, Not Negligence Per Se: Identifying and Combating Improper Negligence Per Se Claims
Plaintiff attorneys frequently begin personal injury lawsuits with a petition alleging a host of standardized claims. This generally includes multiple negligence per se claims. These standardized negligence per se claims are often improper and unsupported by facts or...
Texas Supreme Court Weekly Update April 22, 2016
This week, the Texas Supreme Court released no new opinions. Check back with us next Friday for the latest Texas Supreme Court update.
Texas Supreme Court Weekly Update April 22, 2016
This week, the Texas Supreme Court released no new opinions. Check back with us next Friday for the latest Texas Supreme Court update. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Texas Supreme Court Weekly Update April 15, 2016
This week, the Texas Supreme Court released four new opinions, two concurrences on denied mandamus petitions, and no new grants. The first opinion related to criminal conduct issues, the second discussed Texas Citizens Participation Act issues, the third addressed tax...
Arbitrary Illusions: Fifth Circuit Throws a Wrench in Established Texas Arbitration Law
A recent Fifth Circuit case has cast doubt on Texas arbitration law and has many employers and attorneys worried about the validity of existing arbitration agreements. The Case Nelson v. Watch House Int'l, L.L.C., 2016 US. App. LEXIS 3959 The Facts Watch House...
Texas Supreme Court Weekly Update April 1, 2016
This week, the Texas Supreme Court issued twelve opinions and two grants. One opinion is of particular interest as it clarifies the extent of governmental immunity in the context of breach of contract actions. Wasson Interests Ltd. V. City of Jacksonville; No. 14-0645...