As we previously reported, the Texas Business Courts became effective on September 1, 2024. Between the passage of House Bill 19, which created the Business Courts, and September 1, significant preparations were made for the...more
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