I walked into The Bassett Firm (“TBF”) on 10.31.05 for my first day of work. Little did I know then how profoundly my life as an attorney, as well as, person, father, and friend would change. I have said this time and time again - this is the hardest (yet, most...
In a recent judgment, the Texas Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Chapter 95 in an electrocution-injury lawsuit. The question in this case is whether a property owner has an obligation under Chapter 95 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to notify...
2022 is officially here and I’m not going to lie, it’s starting to feel like deja-vu all over again. The holidays came and went, and while I would have normally looked forward to catching up with my Team about their holidays over one of our Friday office breakfasts,...
Recently, the Supreme Court of Texas issued an opinion addressing the applicability of Chapter 95 in an electrocution-injury case. The case involved a property owner's liability for injuries sustained by its contractor's employees while they were working on the...
Loss of consortium is a type of damage claim that may be brought during personal injury actions – most often by the spouse of the person injured by a tortfeasor. Under such circumstances, “consortium” means the mutual right of the spouses to that affection, solace,...
In Texas state court, there are three objections that can be used in depositions. According to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the only available objections are: (1) form, (2) non-responsive, and (3) leading. The interesting part about objections in a deposition...
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §33.004 §33.004 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs the designation of a Responsible Third Party. While sections (a)-(i) of §33.004 discuss designating a known Responsible Third Party, this blog discusses...
Last week the Texas Supreme Court issued one opinion and no grants. This blog discusses this opinion, which provides guidance on several important issues. First, in In re CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC, Relator, the Texas Supreme Court considered whether the...
As most of us have shifted to working remotely, the need for secure procedures to keep private information safe is at an all-time high. Have you reviewed your cybersecurity plan lately? Does it provide necessary means to keep private information private? Chances are,...
Over the last several weeks the court has issued several opinions and grants. This blog discusses two opinions which addresses issues of particular interest. First, in WWLC Investment L.P. v. Sorab Miraki, the Texas Supreme Court considered whether there was proper...
