Greg Abbott, right, takes the oath of office for his third term as Texas attorney general. Administering the oath is Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson, left, while Abbott's daughter, Audrey, middle, holds the Bible. AUSTIN � Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Monday formally began his third term as the State's chief legal officer and top law enforcement official.
This holiday season, while many of us are fortunate to spend quality time with our loved ones enjoying the spirit of the season, there are many children across Texas and the country who are subjected to a much different experience.
This month marks the 255th anniversary of the dedication of Mission Concepcion, near San Antonio, considered by many historians to be the oldest unrestored church in the United States.
Perry Although Democratic candidates received millions of dollars from trial lawyers, it was not enough to unseat Republican incumbents Gov. Rick Perry, Attorney General Greg Abbott or three justices on the state Supreme Court.
Roger Borgelt, chairman of the board of CALA of Central Texas, left, presents a $1,000 check to Adrian Gonzales, right, winner of the Personal Responsibility Essay Contest. Last Friday the legal watchdog group Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Central Texas announced the winner of its first Personal Responsibility Essay Contest for high school students.
Willett AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - The Texas Supreme Court ruled recently that CenterPoint Energy could recover interest and other costs associated with Texas' transition to a less-regulated, more-competitive retail electricity market.
Politics is a funny thing. A clown was recently elected to the Brazilian legislature, and before we Americans begin laughing at that silly notion, consider some of the following facts.
Texas Supreme Court AUSTIN - Legislators improperly granted bottle cap maker Crown Cork and Seal retroactive protection from asbestos lawsuits, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on Oct. 22.
AUSTIN � Legislators improperly granted bottle cap maker Crown Cork and Seal retroactive protection from asbestos lawsuits, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on Oct. 22.
Branham HOUSTON - While litigation over the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion runs at full speed in Louisiana, shareholder suits against BP stand still in Texas.
Stovall AUSTIN � Former Montgomery County District Judge Suzanne Stovall can enjoy retirement more fully now that the Supreme Court of Texas has ruled she ran a flawless trial in a weird case with four defendants and no plaintiff.
Medina AUSTIN � Texas law firms must adopt and enforce policies to prevent office workers from betraying secrets of firms where they previously worked, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on Aug. 27.
Keller AUSTIN � On Aug. 16, Texas Supreme Court justices denied emergency relief to Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller in her bid to erase a public warning over her conduct on the occasion of a killer's execution.
Floyd Justice David Gaultney issued a dissenting opinion Thursday, in a case that has already been before the Ninth Court of Appeals twice, which says Beaumont Judge Donald Floyd needs to further clarify his reasons for granting plaintiffs a new trial following an unfavorable jury ruling.
AUSTIN � Texas Supreme Court justices have corrected appellate court judges in Texarkana who swallowed a far-fetched theory that blamed Wal-Mart for a fatal fire.