Angela Morris

Angela Morris is ALM Media's Texas litigation reporter. She covers lawsuits in all levels of Texas state and federal courts. Based in Austin, Morris earned journalism and government degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006, and since then, has worked primarily as a reporter and writer, but also has skills in videography, photography and podcasts. Follow her on Twitter at @AMorrisReports.

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October 28, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Fall From Grace: Houston Ex-Judge Resigns Her Law License

The Texas Supreme Court accepted the resignation of the law license of the judge, who was convicted of wire fraud for using campaign funds on personal expenses.

By Angela Morris

2 minute read

October 28, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyers Getting Back to Business: Civil Case Filings Have Nearly Recovered to Pre-COVID Levels

Civil case filings in Texas courts have climbed back to their pre-pandemic levels, which follows a nationwide trend being measured in California, New York, Delaware and Nevada.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

October 27, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Punished for Late Rulings in Past, Dallas Judge Now Compelled to Act on 7 Long-Pending Motions

The judge was sanctioned before for not ruling on a motion for 15 months. Now an appellate court is compelling her to rule on seven motions, some pending up to two years.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

October 26, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Bar Dismisses Grievance Against Prominent Austin Prosecutor. Was Investigatory Hearing Process Unfair?

The litigant said that the investigatory panel that heard her case was following rules and procedures that were unfair to her.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

October 26, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

No One Dared To Run Against 70% of Texas District Judges —And That's the Way It's Always Been

Why did nearly 70% of the incumbent district judges running for reelection this year sail to another term with absolutely zero opposition? Is this good or bad for the judiciary?

By Angela Morris

9 minute read

October 23, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Former US Attorney Sues DOJ for Walmart Over Opioid Policies

Karen Hewitt used to be a U.S. Attorney in California. Now the tables have turned and she's suing the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of Walmart Inc.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

October 23, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Litigant Seeks $108K Sanction From 4 Houston Lawyers Who Signed Allegedly Frivolous Motion

Houston attorneys Tiffany Harrod, Dinesh Singhal, Mike Essmyer Sr. and Dale Tingleaf must defend a $108,000 sanctions motion alleging they signed a frivolous motion to dismiss.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

October 22, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

How We Won a $7.9 Million Arbitration Award: Construction Litigator Talks Shop

The case carries a warning for integrated real estate companies that set up special purpose entities for their construction projects.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

October 22, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Judges Right an Old Wrong: Posthumous Bar Admission Granted to Black Man

J.H. Williams wasn't able to become a lawyer in 1882 because of racial discrimination. Now, two Dallas attorneys won their quest to get the Texas Supreme Court to right that wrong.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

October 15, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

BREAKING: a Baker Botts Partner Just Became One of the Most Powerful Judges in Texas

One observer said the judge will bring a "sharp analytical mind" to the position.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

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