Stories by Robert Wood on Southeast Texas Record

We’ll watch to see if the recent election will positively impact the Fifth Court and address the serious concerns raised in the Judicial Hellholes report.

It’s good news to hear that patent cases are declining overall, but what continues to be a concern is patent troll lawsuits

Today, Texas operates under an antiquated public nuisance doctrine, tracing its roots to 12th-century England. Some personal injury lawyers have used this outdated law to increase monetary settlements and impose policy objectives through courts, not legislatures.

Recent numbers pulled together by the Texas Civil Justice League from several sources show a new law providing COVID-19 civil liability protections for employers, health care providers, and non-profits following appropriate public health protocols is working.