Coming soon to your email or direct message inbox—“You’ve been served.” The modes of communication we rely on are continually evolving. In the 1990s, AOL introduced the distinctive sound of “You’ve got mail.” In the 2000s,...more
While many undergraduates across the U.S. aspire to have a career in the legal profession, the path to law school requires more than a good transcript and desire. Navigating the law school admission process, preparing for the...more
Houston partner John K. Edwards argued before the Texas Supreme Court in September 2016 on behalf of a newspaper and reporter in an important libel case that started in 2003 concerning an article published in a Fort Bend...more
1/30/2017
/ Actual Malice ,
Appeals ,
Burden of Proof ,
Corruption ,
Free Speech ,
Jury Instructions ,
Libel ,
Newspapers ,
Public Concern ,
Public Officials ,
Punitive Damages ,
Remand ,
Reversible Error ,
TX Supreme Court
Houston partner John K. Edwards recently argued before the Texas Supreme Court on behalf of a newspaper and reporter in an important libel case that started in 2003 concerning an article published in a Fort Bend County...more
9/21/2016
/ Actual Malice ,
Appeals ,
Burden of Proof ,
Damages ,
Defense of Truth ,
Evidence ,
First Amendment ,
Free Speech ,
Jury Instructions ,
Libel ,
Newspapers ,
Private Person ,
Public Concern ,
Public Officials ,
Reputational Injury ,
Standard of Proof ,
TX Supreme Court
I. FEDERAL PROCEDURE -
A. Overview of Article.
The purpose of this article is to provide summaries and brief discussion of significant recent cases from the United States Supreme Court, the United States Circuit...more
6/14/2013
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AT&T Mobility ,
AT&T Mobility v Concepcion ,
Class Certification ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Discovery ,
Evidence ,
Forum Non Conveniens ,
Injunctions ,
Joinder ,
Personal Jurisdiction ,
Pleadings ,
Removal ,
Service of Process ,
Standing ,
Summary Judgment