Angela Morris

May 18, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

"They literally were on the opposite sides of the same lawsuits at the same time," said Corpus Christi solo practitioner Doug Allison, who represents clients seeking the fee forfeiture.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

May 18, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

"There was such a well-documented history of a problem—of internal concern over how to deal with that problem," said Beaumont litigator Bryan Blevins, who secured a $24.4 million settlement for oil and gas royalty owners.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

May 17, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

"We must focus on how we are going to train the next generation. ... Lawyering is something you through osmosis--sitting in someone's office," said Baker Botts partner Jessica Pulliam of Dallas. "Figuring out how to replicate these in-person experiences in a partially virtual world is critical."

By Angela Morris

6 minute read

May 17, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

"We are at maximum capacity here at the law center," Trey Apffel, the bar's executive director, said. "It was a piece of property immediately adjacent to the Law Center, and it was an opportunity for us to expand the State Bar campus."

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

May 14, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

In one instance, the Frisco lawyer, who was convicted of felony wire fraud, got a client to transfer $400,000 from a settlement to fund a misting fan business.

By Angela Morris

2 minute read

May 14, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

"Basic fundamental rights that companies have in litigation should be protected, and a Texas court will protect it," said the attorney.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

May 14, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

"It's really good for the kids. They really grow by doing archery. They gain a lot of self-confidence when they can hit the target right," said 387th District Judge Janet Heppard.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

May 13, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

"A plaintiff who alleges transgender discrimination is entitled to the same benefits—but also subject to the same burdens—as any other plaintiff who claims sex discrimination," said the Fifth Circuit ruling.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

May 13, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

The complaint alleged, "Baylor refused to allow Ms. Bonnewitz to try out in retaliation for participating in a Title IX investigation and in retaliation for complaining about discrimination."

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

May 12, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

"When it comes to raising privilege objections, in doing so Baylor has been as aggressive as any party the court has encountered," U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew Austin wrote.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read