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.
April 17, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Bill Expands Attorney Fees in Breach of Contract SuitsThe House passed a bill that clarifies that plaintiffs in a breach of contract lawsuit can seek attorney fees from individuals and all types of business entities—not just corporations.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
April 17, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Ex-Judge Angus McGinty Pleads Guilty in Bribery CaseIn a plea deal, Angus McGinty stated, "I accepted these benefits knowing that the purpose behind them was to influence me to exercise my official discretion as judge of the 144th Judicial District Court."
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
April 17, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Judge Indicted on Federal Firearms ChargesWilliamson County Court-at-Law No. 2 Judge Tim Wright is off the bench after federal prosecutors unveiled a nine-count indictment accusing him of selling fireams to a convicted felon, helping to smuggle firearms and more.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
April 16, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Tax Scam Hits UT Law Professors, StaffTax day might be unpleasant, but it was extra bad for some professors and staff at The University of Texas School of Law.
By Angela Morris
2 minute read
April 16, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Tax Scam Hits UT Law Professors, StaffTax day might be unpleasant, but it was extra bad for some professors and staff at The University of Texas School of Law.
By Angela Morris
2 minute read
April 15, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Analyzing Complaint Against Texas AG Ken PaxtonTexas Lawyer asked San Antonio criminal defense lawyer Cynthia Orr to analyze an advocacy group's complaint against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleging that he committed a felony under state securities law.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
April 15, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Analyzing Complaint Against Texas AG Ken PaxtonTexas Lawyer asked San Antonio criminal defense lawyer Cynthia Orr to analyze an advocacy group's complaint against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleging that he committed a felony under state securities law.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
April 14, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Bar Gives $250,000 to Fund Lawyers' TreatmentOf its $47.22 million in total spending, the State Bar of Texas's new budget sends $250,000 to a fund that provides lawyers with money for substance abuse and mental health treatment.
By Angela Morris
2 minute read
April 14, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Bar Gives $250,000 to Fund Lawyers' TreatmentOf its $47.22 million in total spending, the State Bar of Texas's new budget sends $250,000 to a fund that provides lawyers with money for substance abuse and mental health treatment.
By Angela Morris
2 minute read
April 14, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Ex-Judge Angus McGinty Pleads Guilty in Bribery CaseIn a plea deal, Angus McGinty stated, "I accepted these benefits knowing that the purpose behind them was to influence me to exercise my official discretion as judge of the 144th Judicial District Court."
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
Trending Stories