By Rhys Dipshan | July 16, 2020
While some judges will often disregard risk assessment tools entirely, others are using these scores in ways they were not originally intended. The former has spurred questions over whether these tools really change anything, while the latter has fueled a host of legal challenges.
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By Patrick Daniel | July 15, 2020
Over 80,000 people die from alcohol-related causes each year in the U.S. The annual cost of alcohol abuse in this country is over $200 billion per year. It's all preventable.
By Rhys Dipshan | July 15, 2020
Despite some assessment tools' sophistication, none can operate without some level of manual data collection, interpretation and input. How states ensure that is done accurately by court and correctional officials, however, often depends on a tool's complexity and the jurisdiction's preferences.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Best Practices|Commentary|Expert Opinion|Q&A
By Kenneth Artz | July 14, 2020
Texas Lawyer spoke with Dorsey & Whitney partner Joseph Acosta about the financial health of many big-name oil and gas, retail, restaurants and travel companies.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Best Practices|Commentary|Expert Opinion
By Antonio U. Allen | July 14, 2020
Before making an adverse employment decision, employers should consider all of the factual circumstances to avoid legal jeopardy.
By Rhys Dipshan | Victoria Hudgins | Frank Ready | July 14, 2020
While some states would never consider a risk assessment tool created by third party, others say developing their own proprietary instruments is unnecessary and, given the resources required, unrealistic. Researchers are split on if state, vendor distinction even matters.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Commentary
By Patrick Daniel | July 13, 2020
Proposed changes in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Hours-of-Service rules for truck drivers will give them more flexibility, but will the changes affect highway safety?
By Rhys Dipshan | Victoria Hudgins | Frank Ready | July 13, 2020
In every state, assessment tools help courts decide certain cases or correctional officers determine the supervision and programming an offender receives. But the tools each state uses varies widely, and how they're put into practice varies even more.
By Angela Morris | July 9, 2020
Texas businesses are increasingly suing their local governments and the state government over COVID-19 emergency orders that have interfered with their operations. In some cases, businesses are suing other businesses in disputes related to the virus.
By Angela Morris | July 8, 2020
A Texas judge was wrongfully convicted, and a court has ruled she can only sue one of the four prosecutors who she named in a lawsuit. Former prosecutors across Texas say changes are needed to absolute prosecutorial immunity.
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