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.
September 14, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Mike Wallach, Delonia Watson Campaign for Second Court of Appeals JusticeMike Wallach, a Republican, and Delonia Watson, a Democrat, are candidates in the November election for the Second Court of Appeals Place 6 Justice seat.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
September 14, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Meet Russell Lloyd and Veronica Rivas-Molloy, Candidates for Justice of the First Court of AppealsThe race for Place 3 Justice on the First Court of Appeals involves incumbent Justice Russell Lloyd as the Republican against Democratic challenger Veronica Rivas-Molloy.
By Angela Morris
9 minute read
September 14, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Harris County Restarts Jury Trials, but Some Defense Lawyers Fear Constitutional ViolationHarris County is holding jury trials by using a conference center for jury selection, and is reassuring Houston residents of all the COVID-19 safety precautions. But criminal-defense lawyers say while safe, jury trials may not protect defendant's constitutional rights.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
September 11, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
14th Court Justice Ken Wise Running for Election Against Candidate Tamika CraftIncumbent Justice Ken Wise argues he's better qualified with judicial experience compared to Democratic challenger Tamika Craft.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
September 11, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Meet the Candidates for Place 6 Justice of Texas' 13th Court of AppealsJudge Nereida Lopez-Singleterry and Clarissa Silva are running for Place 6 justice on the 13th Court of Appeals.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
September 11, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Vote for Fourth Court Chief Justice: Rebeca Martinez Versus Renee YantaJustice Rebeca Martinez and San Antonio solo Renee Yanta are competing in November to become chief justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals.
By Angela Morris
7 minute read
September 11, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
How We Won: Houston Lawyers' Strategy Leads to $300 Million SettlementHouston lawyers Jim Southwick and Alex Kaplan of Susman Godfrey secured a $300 million settlement for a group of minority shareholders who sued Promega Corp., a Wisconsin-based biotechnology company.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
September 04, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Meet Tracy Elizabeth Christopher and Jane Robinson, Who Want Your Vote for 14th Court of Appeals Chief JusticeIn the race for chief justice on the 14th Court of Appeals, Republican Justice Tracy Elizabeth Christopher is running against Democratic opponent Jane Robinson, a Houston appellate litigator.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
September 04, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
David Newell, Brandon Birmingham Are Candidates for Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge David Newell is competing for his seat against 292nd District Judge Brandon Birmingham of Dallas.
By Angela Morris
8 minute read
September 04, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Racist Comments Land Texas Judge on the Hot Seat: Sanction Stems From Statements About MexicansVan Zandt County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Judge Sandra Plaster said that truck drivers working on a solar farm near her family's property were Mexicans, they were "illegal" and they did not have driver licenses, said the public warning.
By Angela Morris
4 minute read
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