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 10, 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 10, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Patent Troll Bills Vie for Committee's FavorBoth 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
April 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Bill Targets Revenge Porn With Criminal, Civil PenaltiesSen. 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 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Senators, Witnesses Pummel Insurance Reform BillSenate 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 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Author: Bill Keeps Texas Courts for Texas ResidentsTexas courts should be for Texas residents rather than serving as the world's courts, said Rep. Kenneth Sheets, R-Dallas.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
April 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Asbestos Litigation Bill Births Tort Reform BattleTort reform groups are backing a bill to reform asbestos litigation procedures.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
April 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Asbestos Litigation Bill Births Tort Reform BattleTort reform groups are backing a bill to reform asbestos litigation procedures.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
April 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Author: Bill Keeps Texas Courts for Texas ResidentsTexas courts should be for Texas residents rather than serving as the world's courts, said Rep. Kenneth Sheets, R-Dallas.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
April 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Author: Bill Keeps Texas Courts for Texas ResidentsTexas courts should be for Texas residents rather than serving as the world's courts, said Rep. Kenneth Sheets, R-Dallas.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
April 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Asbestos Litigation Bill Births Tort Reform BattleTort reform groups are backing a bill to reform asbestos litigation procedures.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
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