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.

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August 06, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Get Out: Report Finds 1,300 'Illegal Evictions' In Houston During COVID-19

Eric Kwartler, a staff attorney at a Houston law school, says his research found 24% of Houston-area evictions during the pandemic violated the federal eviction moratorium. But landlords' attorney said the number is likely inflated because of confusion what properties the CARES Act protects.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

August 05, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyers' Campaign Contributions Often Don't Get Judges Thrown Off Cases. So Why Do They Keep Coming Up?

Houston lawyer Scott Newar alleged that justices on the Texas Supreme Court are potentially biased to his client because opposing counsel's law firm donated campaign contributions. His arguments have little chance of success.

By Angela Morris

6 minute read

August 04, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Lawyer Worked 6 Years, 5 Appeals to Clear Path to Sue Steak 'n Shake

Dallas appellate lawyer Matt Kita finally won his client's case after five appeals over six years.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

August 04, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

'Change the Way We Practice': Lawyers, Judge Hope COVID-19 Tech Improvements Are Here to Stay

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced technological innovations on immigration courts, and lawyers and a judge hope they're here to stay.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

August 04, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Who's Representing Facebook in Texas Supreme Court Appeal Over Immunity to Sex Trafficking?

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Hunton Andrews Kurth are among the law firms that Facebook has hired for a Texas Supreme Court appeal seeking to toss out lawsuits by three sex trafficking victims who have sued over sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

August 03, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Far and Binding: How Austin, San Antonio Courts Are Gearing for Fully Remote Jury Trials

Courts in Austin and San Antonio will test fully virtual jury trials this month, becoming perhaps the first in the world to use Zoom for a jury trial because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Angela Morris

6 minute read

August 03, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

'We Weren't Paid for the Response': Legal Malpractice or Delinquent Client?

A client alleges his patent lawyer didn't tell him his application was abandoned, but the lawyer counters that he kept his client informed, but the client failed to pay his legal bill.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

July 31, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Houston Criminal District Judges Argue For Dismissal of Bail Reform Lawsuit

Twenty criminal district judges in Harris County argue they should be dismissed as defendants from a lawsuit that alleges their felony bail practices are unconstitutional because they keep poor people in jail before trial, disproportionately impacting people of color.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

July 30, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

State Court Chief Justices Pledge Reform to Boost Racial Equality and Justice in the Courts

National groups of chief justices and court administrators on Thursday pledged a seven-part action plan to reaffirm racial justice and equality in the courts.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

July 30, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Untying the Knot: Texas Family Law Bar Saw Divorce Filings Surge as COVID-19 Lockdown Ended

Court statistics show the number of new divorce filings in Texas courts tanked during April, but grew steadily in May and June to land at higher numbers than in February, before the coronavirus pandemic hit the Lone Star State.

By Angela Morris

6 minute read

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