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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Ex-Judge's Bribery Charges Cut From 15 to 5Former District Judge Angus McGinty now faces charges of: conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud; three counts of honest services wire fraud; and extortion under color of official right.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
March 16, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Serving Citations to Defendants Over Social MediaThe bill has garnered a lot of support, but also has its detractors.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
March 16, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Plaintiffs Bar Blasts Barring Damages for Uninsured"This allows wrongdoers to be unaccountable for the harm they caused. Not having insurance doesn't cause car wrecks—unsafe driving causes car wrecks," said John McCraw of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
March 16, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Strong Reaction to Bill Awarding Fees in CondemnationsBill would require the condemnor to pay the landowner's costs, attorney fees and expert fees if the landowner fought and won at least 10 percent greater than the original offer.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
March 16, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Probate Lawyers Support Pro Se Forms"These forms are one part of a solution. They are not the end-all, be-all, but they are an important step in helping close the gap in access to justice," said Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
March 16, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
'Pick-a-Pal' Grand Juries Take First Step to EliminationUnder current law, a judge can either call a jury pool to choose a grand jury or appoint commissioners to recruit qualified grand jurors.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
March 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Plaintiffs Bar Blasts Barring Damages for Uninsured"This allows wrongdoers to be unaccountable for the harm they caused. Not having insurance doesn't cause car wrecks—unsafe driving causes car wrecks," said John McCraw of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
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