Bethel v. Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, P.C., (Feb. 21, 2020, No. 18-0595) 2020 Tex. LEXIS 139 -
Brief Summary -
The Texas Supreme Court held that a claim over an attorney's alleged destruction of evidence...more
3/4/2020
/ Affirmative Defenses ,
Appeals ,
Attorney Malpractice ,
Client Representation ,
Conversion ,
Destruction of Evidence ,
Dismissals ,
Fraud ,
Immunity ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Reaffirmation ,
State Law Tort Claims ,
Trespass to Chattel ,
TX Supreme Court
Zander v. Carlson, 2019 IL App (1st) 181868, November 21, 2019 -
Union-appointed lawyers are immune from malpractice lawsuits filed by formerly represented union members, an Illinois appeals court has affirmed. The First...more
2/25/2020
/ Appeals ,
Arbitration ,
Attorney Malpractice ,
Client Representation ,
Collective Bargaining ,
Dismissals ,
Exclusive Jurisdiction ,
Immunity ,
Labor Relations ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Personal Liability ,
Unions
Ironshore Europe DAC v. Schiff Hardin, LLP, No. 18-40101 (5th Cir. 2019) -
Brief Summary -
Plaintiff, an excess insurer, filed suit against a law firm for negligent representation arising out of the firm's alleged...more
Youngkin v Hines, No. 16–0935 (Tx, 2018) -
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The Texas Supreme Court considered whether the Texas Citizens Participation Act ("TCPA" or the "Act") entitled an attorney to the dismissal of claims brought by...more
Highland Capital Management, LP v. Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C., 2016 WL 164528 (Tex. App. Jan. 14, 2016)
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The Texas Court of Appeals held that the doctrine of attorney immunity barred an employer's...more