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Texas Lawyer

Personal Injury Special Section 2024

This year's personal injury special section covers how to handle a minor witness' testimony, common mistakes in personal injury practice, as well as "reptile theory" and how it applies to trucking cases.
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Texas Lawyer

The Reptile in the Room: How Bifurcation Benefits Both Sides in Trucking Cases

"Texas House Bill 19, enacted in 2021, was a response to the nuclear verdict trend in trucking cases trial," writes Ryan A. Robelot of Chamblee Ryan.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

The 'Sunshine' State: New Comparative Negligence Jury Instructions Following the Adoption of House Bill 837

The Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases has proposed and now adopted new jury instructions to address the changes made to the modified comparative fault scheme.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Navigating Through Efforts to Compel a Minor to Testify

"One of the most delicate tasks plaintiffs' attorneys face is protecting and preparing minors in this scenario," write Lyons & Simmons' Christopher Simmons, Michael Fechner and Mackenzie Howard.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Seventh Circuit Issues Seemingly Internally Inconsistent FCRA/FDCPA Decision

In its recent decision in Freeman v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, No. 23-2512, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upheld a district court's dismissal of a borrower's Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) claims arising out of her mortgage servicer's erroneous reporting that her mortgage was in default.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The End Is Nigh—Or Is It? Experts Debate Law Firm Rate Hikes, AI's Impact and Adaptability

Law firm rates have been on the rise for years—and continue to climb. Yet rumblings indicate clients may have just about had enough. Is the era of continuously rising rates about to hit a snag? Or is it all smooth sailing?
13 minute read

Daily Report Online

It's Your Money and You Need It Now: ERC Refund Anyone?

As the IRS continues its efforts to combat fraud and streamline processing, businesses that have legitimately qualified for the ERC should stay informed about developments and take appropriate actions to secure their refunds.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Navigating California's SB 1047: Implications for AI Regulation and Industry Impact

The legislation now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision by Sept. 30. Given California's pivotal role as a leader in technology and regulation (e.g., privacy), all eyes are on Newsom to see whether the state will continue to set precedents in AI governance or heed concerns that the bill's adoption may be premature.
13 minute read

New York Law Journal

An Overview of the Court of Appeals' Substitution Policy After One Year

Skepticism verging on suspicion is the inevitable result of the New York Court of Appeals' substitution policy as presently carried out, a former associate judge on the court writes.
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

GM's Data Practices Drive Texas Trade Practices Lawsuit

"It is just a matter of time before we see more legal disputes such as the Texas lawsuit, because cars are collecting ever more data about their owners and drivers," writes Kenneth Gober.
7 minute read

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