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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April 14, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Ex-Judge Angus McGinty Pleads Guilty in Bribery Case

In 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 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

State Bar Deletes CLE Exemption for Elderly Lawyers

Current state bar rules and regulations exempt attorneys over 70 from taking 15 credit hours of CLE each year. The approved change deletes those exemptions.

By Angela Morris

2 minute read

April 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Bill Would Guard Net Worth Evidence in Determining Exemplary Damages

"Any judge presiding over the case would have to determine there is enough evidence to use net worth when determining the damages," said the bill's author, Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

April 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Bill Would Guard Net Worth Evidence in Determining Exemplary Damages

"Any judge presiding over the case would have to determine there is enough evidence to use net worth when determining the damages," said the bill's author, Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

April 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Bill Expands Attorney Fees in Breach of Contract Suits

The 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 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Bill Expands Attorney Fees in Breach of Contract Suits

The 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 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Bill Targets Revenge Porn With Criminal, Civil Penalties

Sen. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, said that Senate Bill 1135 tackles a disturbing trend of ex-partners posting nude, explicit photos of women online without consent to seek revenge or cause harm.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

April 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Senators, Witnesses Pummel Insurance Reform Bill

Senate Bill 1628 is the "Christmas list of insurance companies," said Mark Kincaid, who spoke for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

April 10, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Judge Indicted on Federal Firearms Charges

Williamson 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 10, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Patent Troll Bills Vie for Committee's Favor

Both bills prohibit someone from sending a demand letter making a bad faith claim of patent infringement and allow the Texas AG to sue violators. But the bills' definitions of a "bad faith claim" vary greatly.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

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