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.
May 04, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Senate Passes Insurance Reform LegislationPeople who sue insurers, alleging that they handled property insurance claims unfairly or didn't pay promptly, would see their cases progress differently under sweeping reforms that the Texas Senate passed on April 30.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
May 04, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
President Obama Taps Texan for U.S. Tax Court"Elizabeth [Copeland] has demonstrated unwavering integrity and dedication throughout her career," said President Barack Obama about his intent to nominate a San Antonio lawyer for the U.S. Tax Court.
By Angela Morris
1 minute read
May 04, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Senate Passes Insurance Reform LegislationPeople who sue insurers, alleging that they handled property insurance claims unfairly or didn't pay promptly, would see their cases progress differently under sweeping reforms that the Texas Senate passed on April 30.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
May 01, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Frank Stevenson Elected State Bar President-ElectLocke Lord partner Frank Stevenson of Dallas will become the next president-elect of the State Bar of Texas after winning 55 percent of the vote in the race against opponent Randy Howry.
By Angela Morris
2 minute read
May 01, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Frank Stevenson Elected State Bar President-ElectLocke Lord partner Frank Stevenson of Dallas will become the next president-elect of the State Bar of Texas after winning 55 percent of the vote in the race against opponent Randy Howry.
By Angela Morris
2 minute read
April 30, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Justices Disagree About Splitting 13th Court of AppealsThirteenth Court of Appeals Justice Greg Perkes said he favored a bill to split his court and create a new intermediate appellate court, but Justice Gina Benavides disagreed for herself and other justices.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
April 30, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Justices Disagree About Splitting 13th Court of AppealsThirteenth Court of Appeals Justice Greg Perkes said he favored a bill to split his court and create a new intermediate appellate court, but Justice Gina Benavides disagreed for herself and other justices.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
April 30, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Bills Suggest Attorney Fee Cap in Declaratory Actions"It would create a significant disincentive for an attorney to fight the good fight," said Bryan Blevins, president of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, about a $250,000 fee cap in declaratory actions against the state.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
April 30, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Bills Suggest Attorney Fee Cap in Declaratory Actions"It would create a significant disincentive for an attorney to fight the good fight," said Bryan Blevins, president of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, about a $250,000 fee cap in declaratory actions against the state.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
April 29, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Bill Privileges Sermons From Discovery by GovernmentIt sparked a nationwide debate last fall when the city of Houston, embroiled in a lawsuit over its LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance, subpoenaed pastors for copies of their sermons. It also sparked action by the Texas Senate.
By Angela Morris
1 minute read
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