On June 10, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 19 into law — creating a new specialty court in Texas. These new courts will have significantly limited jurisdiction and are intended to provide a more efficient venue for...more
There may be a variety of defenses available to product manufacturers faced with potential product liability claims. Examples of these defenses include traditional common law and statutory defenses, such as: Contributory...more
On November 4, 2014, Denton, Texas, became the first Texas city to vote to ban fracking within city limits, as covered by Reuters, the Star-Telegram, and The Wall Street Journal. The ballot initiative, which passed with just...more