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.
January 07, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Did 2011 Law Deter Barratry in Texas?"The evidence produced by the use of the civil law has resulted in serious disciplinary problems for some lawyers. There are today criminal prosecutions pending that would have been virtually impossible," wrote lawyer William R. "Bill" Edwards Sr.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
January 07, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Tech Law Students Learn From the LegeA group of law students from Lubbock are among the Texans who are watching and waiting as the big pink building in Austin comes to life again for the 2015 legislative session.
By Angela Morris
2 minute read
January 07, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
The Morton Act Revamped Criminal Discovery, But With CostsLawmakers revamped the state's criminal discovery law in 2013, mandating that prosecutors share files with criminal defense attorneys. How has the law impacted the Texas criminal justice system?
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
January 07, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Did 2011 Law Deter Barratry in Texas?"The evidence produced by the use of the civil law has resulted in serious disciplinary problems for some lawyers. There are today criminal prosecutions pending that would have been virtually impossible," wrote lawyer William R. "Bill" Edwards Sr.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
January 07, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
HB 274 Caused Flurry of New Motions to DismissThe much talked about tort reform bill of 2011 called on new court rules for speedy trials in low-dollar cases, motions to dismiss frivolous or meritless claims and more. How has it impacted the legal community so far?
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
January 07, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Tech Law Students Learn From the LegeA group of law students from Lubbock are among the Texans who are watching and waiting as the big pink building in Austin comes to life again for the 2015 legislative session.
By Angela Morris
2 minute read
January 07, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
The Morton Act Revamped Criminal Discovery, But With CostsLawmakers revamped the state's criminal discovery law in 2013, mandating that prosecutors share files with criminal defense attorneys. How has the law impacted the Texas criminal justice system?
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
January 07, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
HB 274 Caused Flurry of New Motions to DismissThe much talked about tort reform bill of 2011 called on new court rules for speedy trials in low-dollar cases, motions to dismiss frivolous or meritless claims and more. How has it impacted the legal community so far?
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
January 05, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Dallas Beats A.G. in Open Records Appeal Over Attorney-Client Privilege Issue"Notwithstanding the goal of the [Public Information Act] … the act nonetheless excepts information covered by the attorney-client privilege," wrote Third Court of Appeals Justice Melissa Goodwin.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
January 05, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Paxton Takes Over as Texas Attorney GeneralAfter becoming Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton noted that he has "big shoes to fill," and raised his foot towards outgoing A.G. Greg Abbott. "I want you to know, Gov.-elect, I wear a size 12," Paxton said.
By Angela Morris
2 minute read
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