Many interlocutory orders in Texas state court can be immediately appealed, but only if a notice of appeal is filed within 20 days. The Texas Supreme Court, in City of Magnolia 4A Development Corporation v. Smedley, recently...more
In late May, Governor Abbott signed H.B. 1761, which will effect changes to the Texas Supreme Court’s jurisdiction beginning September 1, 2017. The changes simplify the most common grounds by which the Court may exercise its...more
Texas is unique in allowing depositions before suit to investigate a potential claim.
As the Texas Supreme Court has stated, “[N]o other American jurisdiction allows pre-suit discovery as broadly as Texas does.”...more
It’s that time again – the 85th Texas Legislature is underway in Austin, and a number of bills could affect civil litigation in state courts. Below are a few bills that trial lawyers may want to follow....more
1/24/2017
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The Fifth Circuit recently denied en banc reconsideration of Passmore v. Baylor Health Care System, 823 F.3d 292 (5th Cir. 2016). In the Passmore opinion, the court held that Texas’ requirement regarding expert reports in...more
9/26/2016
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