Case Dismissed!–Why the Texas Citizens Participation Act is an Important Tool for Civil Litigation
The Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA), also known as the Texas Anti-SLAPP law, is a must-read for Texas litigators and their clients. The purpose of the law is “to…
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…
Does Menchaca apply to Appraisal Cases?
Maybe not. In Ortiz v. State Farm Lloyds, No. 04-17-00252, 2017 WL 5162315 (Tex. App.—San Antonio November 8, 2017, pet. filed), the court considered Ortiz’s motion for…