Regulation of digital political ads aims for transparency in New York; other bills follow
New legislation will make it clear who is paying for political advertisements online and on social media in New York State. The Democracy Protection Act, now in effect, will also…
Texas Joins States Suing Opioid Drugmaker Purdue Pharma
The Texas Attorney General filed suit in Travis County District Court on May 15, 2018 against Purdue Pharma L.P. et al based on its “aggressive” and “deceptive” marketing…
Fifth Circuit holds that Texas Equitable Lien doctrine does not extend to provide standing to non-named lessor
On May 15, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a suit by an equipment lessor seeking coverage under a property policy issued…
Declaratory Judgment Actions Can Answer Legal Questions Before Litigation
Declaratory Judgment Actions Can Answer Legal Questions Before Litigation You hire a contractor to build an in-ground pool in your backyard. The contractor brings an excavator to…