Opinions
Letter to the editor on patent litigation
It’s good news to hear that patent cases are declining overall, but what continues to be a concern is patent troll lawsuits
Dallas Court of Appeals Confirms Arbitration Award in Dispute Between Plaintiff’s Firm and Medical Bill Factoring Company
In a case exposing the unsavory practices of some plaintiff’s firms and medical bill factoring companies, the Dallas Court of Appeals has affirmed a Dallas County district court’s confirmation of an arbitration award of nearly $550,000 to a factoring company.
Making Chancery Court Dreams Come True
Ah, celebrities—they’re just like us. At least when it comes to squabbles between business partners.
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OPINION: Woke Investing Rules Will Harm Texas Seniors
Thanks to the leadership of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas taxpayers and investors are not currently hindered by woke Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) investment policies.
Let Texans Run Texas
Here in Texas, we have a saying, “Let Texans run Texas.” This declaration is a reminder of the importance of states' rights, why we must protect our sovereignty, and each and every state’s constitutional right to determine their own laws based upon what is best for that state. It’s a reminder that we are, indeed, the United States of America.
The Establishment’s Paxton Impeachment Sham Undermines The Will Of Texas Voters
To the dismay of the RINO establishment in Texas, their campaign to besmirch Paxton has not diminished his popular support.
Credit Card Competition Act bolsters security, lowers costs
The recent article titled “Stop Target From Passing Democrats’ Credit Card Competition Act” made outlandish and intentionally misleading claims about the bipartisan, bicameral bill that require a correction.
Patent trolls pose a threat to the Texas economy. Senator Cornyn can help
The American tech sector might have gotten its start in California, but today, tech is taking off in Texas’ Silicon Hills.
How Biden’s tobacco policy could turn into a cash cow for cartels
In a commendable move, Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy (LA), Marco Rubio (FL), Tom Cotton (AR), Rick Scott (FL), and Bill Hagerty (TN) are urging the U.S. Treasury Department to take immediate measures against Tobacco International Holdings (TIH), a Switzerland-registered business suspected of having ties to Mexico's Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).
Don’t let Congress jeopardize Texas’ data security
China wants to undermine our national security. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Texas.
Time to pass SB 1002 and bring free market competition to EV charging industry
While the federal government continues to spend billions of dollars to subsidize local and state governments in their efforts to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging network, unfair utility practices have actively discouraged the private sector from doing the same
Letter to the editor on public nuisance legislation
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.
Reform Works, But There’s Work to Be Done
When our civil justice system works correctly, it’s a fair forum to settle disputes and appropriately compensate those who have been legitimately harmed. At its worst, it can be a system rife for abuse that costs us all.
Texans Have Much To Be Proud Of In Their Supreme Court
We probably don’t say it frequently enough, but Texans have a really good thing in the Texas Supreme Court.
Bill Filing Commences for 88th Legislative Session
As of the time of posting, more than 1000 bills and resolutions have been filed in the opening days of the pre-filing period.
Should New Texas Judges Be Required to Obtain Board Certification?
As part of the larger debate over the manner in which Texas selects its judiciary, one aspect of the issue has attracted a higher degree of consensus than the process of selection itself: judicial qualifications.
Patent Trolls Find Fertile Ground in Texas
Lawsuits by Shell Companies, Bad Actors Stifle Innovation, Job Creation
Chief Judge of the Western District of Texas Ends Automatic Assignment to Judge Albright of Patent Cases Filed in Waco Division: A Look at the Numbers
Is this the end for Judge Alan Albright’s dominance as the most popular judge for filing patent infringement suits?
Guns are a-blazin' in this legal shootout!
If you’re looking for a good old-fashioned shootout (hopefully one that doesn’t include more guns), stay tuned here. We’ll keep covering this modern-day gunfight at the W.V. Corral as best we can.
VICTORY: Jury Rules Texas Woman is Entitled to $59,656 After SWAT Team Destroyed Her Home While Pursuing Fugitive
SHERMAN, Texas—Today, a federal jury ruled that Vicki Baker is entitled to $59,656.59 in damages after a SWAT team destroyed her McKinney, Texas, home while pursuing a fleeing fugitive in July 2020. The ruling is a victory for Vicki, who joined forces with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to file a lawsuit in March 2021, after the city refused to pay for the damage that had been caused.