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.
March 23, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Judicial Discipline for Intermediate Appellate Justice's DWI ArrestThe State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public admonition over the summertime arrest for driving while intoxicated of Thirteenth Court of Appeals Justice Nora Longoria.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
March 23, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Bills Ponder Definition of 'Plaintiff' in Forum Non ConveniensSenate Bill 1942 and House Bill 1692 both address the 2014 Texas Supreme Court opinion in In Re Ford Motor Company, which required the high court to define "plaintiff" under the state's forum non conveniens statute.
By Angela Morris
2 minute read
March 23, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Committee Passes Bill for AG's Public Integrity Unit"This mechanism we have set up would send cases all over the state and make all the citizens of Texas be part of this process instead of only those who reside in Travis County," said Sen. Joan Huffman.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
March 23, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Lawyer Sanctioned in Home Remodel DisputeA judge has sanctioned an Austin lawyer in litigation with his home remodeler that is increasingly contentious, swirling with allegations of destruction of key evidence, witness tampering, forged affidavits and more.
By Angela Morris
7 minute read
March 20, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Lawmakers Target Lawyers' 'Prompt Pay' PracticeIn recent years, some plaintiffs lawyers have created a lucrative new practice area by representing medical providers suing insurance companies that failed to pay the health care claims on time. Now lawmakers are trying to put an end to the "prompt pay" practice.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
March 20, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Lawmakers Target Lawyers' 'Prompt Pay' PracticeIn recent years, some plaintiffs lawyers have created a lucrative new practice area by representing medical providers suing insurance companies that failed to pay the health care claims on time. Now lawmakers are trying to put an end to the "prompt pay" practice.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
March 20, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Committee Passes Bill for AG's Public Integrity Unit"This mechanism we have set up would send cases all over the state and make all the citizens of Texas be part of this process instead of only those who reside in Travis County," said Sen. Joan Huffman.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
March 20, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Bills Ponder Definition of 'Plaintiff' in Forum Non ConveniensSenate Bill 1942 and House Bill 1692 both address the 2014 Texas Supreme Court opinion in In Re Ford Motor Company, which required the high court to define "plaintiff" under the state's forum non conveniens statute.
By Angela Morris
2 minute read
March 20, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Lawyer Sanctioned in Home Remodel DisputeA judge has sanctioned an Austin lawyer in litigation with his home remodeler that is increasingly contentious, swirling with allegations of destruction of key evidence, witness tampering, forged affidavits and more.
By Angela Morris
7 minute read
March 19, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Under Bill, Messing With Texas Laws Might Bring LawsuitsIf a local government violated Senate Bill 1673's provisions and it hurt someone, he could sue, and the local government wouldn't have immunity. The plaintiff might collect damages, costs and attorney fees.
By Angela Morris
2 minute read
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