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U.S. Senate changes filibuster rules
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — In response to the GOP’s obstruction of President Barack Obama’s nominees, the U.S. Senate changed its rules Thursday. -
Lawsuit abuse bill passes U.S. House
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill aimed at reducing the number of frivolous lawsuits plaguing the nation’s legal system. -
AGs urge Senate to block D.C. Circuit nominees, pass Court Efficiency Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The attorneys general of seven states are putting pressure on the U.S. Senate to stop President Barack Obama from “politicizing” the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. -
Shutdown delays vote on D.C. Circuit nominee, others
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The government shutdown has delayed a committee vote on Robert Leon Wilkins, President Barack Obama’s third nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. -
Longtime DOJ lawyer becomes first openly gay judge to serve on a federal appeals court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Todd Hughes to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. -
Report looks at reforms 10 years later
Ten years ago, Texas had one of the lowest doctor-to-citizen ratios in the country. But after reforms to the state’s civil litigation system, the number of licensed physicians in Texas has doubled, according to a recent report on the results of tort reform. -
Texas GOP senators seeking applicants for federal judicial vacancies
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, both Texas Republicans, announced this week they are accepting applications for six federal judicial vacancies in the state. -
Smith proposes bill to fight frivolous lawsuits in federal courts
A lawmaker from Texas says meritless lawsuits are like “legalized extortion,” and has introduced legislation to hold attorneys accountable for lawsuit abuse. -
Texas leg. fails in attempt to reform lawsuit lending
Despite support from legal groups and business organizations, a bill to regulate lawsuit lending failed to pass lawmakers during Texas' recent regular session. -
Cornyn's bill hopes to end abuses by patent trolls
Companies that exist only to buy technology patents and then sue other companies for infringement could see their actions limited if the federal government passes several pieces of legislation. -
Taylor: TWIA reforms killed by trial lawyers, Steve Mostyn
With only days before the 2013 Hurricane Season begins, the state’s insurer of last resort may have to file for bankruptcy, and one Texas lawmaker says attempts to save the agency have been killed by a Houston trial attorney. -
Proposed bill could make life harder for patent trolls
A bill proposed in the U.S. Senate could make it harder for so-called patent trolls to take infringement cases to court. -
Legally Speaking: Protecting the furry members of the family
The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled that owners of companion animals cannot recover non-economic damages from those who killed their pets. -
Texans fight asbestos 'double-dipping' on state, national level
This week, the Ohio House of Representatives passed legislation designed to stop the practice of “double-dipping” in asbestos litigation. -
Reconstructed Newton County Courthouse shines despite rainy dedication
A heavy downpour in Newton on Saturday didn’t dampen the spirits of those who had waited 12 years to see their beloved county courthouse rebuilt after a devastating fire. -
Perry picks chief of staff to fill spot on Texas Supreme Court
With a vacancy on the Texas Supreme Court, Gov. Rick Perry had to look no further than his own chief of staff, Jeffrey S. Boyd, to fill the seat. -
Eiland, Taylor each coast to victory in respective races
GALVESTON - With nearly 55 per cent of the vote, District 23 State Rep. Craig Eiland gets to keep his seat. -
Texas stays 'red' in presidential, state races
As of 10:30 p.m. with 62 percent of precincts reporting, Republican Mitt Romney has received 58.56 percent of Texas votes.
