Texas litigators have long relied on established methods of service such as personal delivery, certified mail, substituted service at a residence or workplace and, when those efforts fail, service by publication. As defendants have become increasingly difficult to locate through traditional means, however, many nonetheless maintain an active online presence. In response to this shift
This year, Texas enacted a procedural change with notable consequences for companies and individuals affected by litigation beyond the state’s borders. Effective August 31, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (“UIDDA”), bringing Texas in alignment with the procedural framework already used by the vast majority of U.S. jurisdictions.
The Collateral Source Rule is a common issue in almost every personal injury case, but its application can vary significantly from state-to-state. At its core, the rule is intended to ensure that the party responsible for the harm (the tortfeasor) is held fully accountable for the injuries they caused – and that they do not
Guardianship Law: An Overview
With our aging population, second marriages and the blended families that arise therefrom, both elder law and family law attorneys are witnessing an uptick in divorce proceedings filed by adult children of elderly parents.
When Carlos Benavides died in December 2020, he left behind more than just a wealthy estate—he sparked a legal challenge that would force Texas courts to confront one of family law’s most divisive questions.
For over a century, American courts have wrestled with a fundamental question: Can someone else decide to end your marriage when
In today’s legal landscape, jury awards to personal injury plaintiffs are trending upwards. Studies show that “nuclear verdicts” are increasing in prevalence as jurors grow more critical of corporate defendants and are increasingly persuaded by provocative trial tactics from plaintiff attorneys. However, recent decisions from Louisiana and Texas show that some courts are bucking the
On June 8, 2023, the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Jack Daniels in the case of Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC, 599 U.S. ___ (2023). The case arose from Jack Daniel’s complaint about VIP’s sale of
I. INTRODUCTION
Premises owners of commercial establishments have relied on Chapter 95 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code (“Chapter 95”) to defend against negligence actions brought by independent contractors since its advent in 1996. Chapter 95 affords premises owners complete immunity against claims (1) based on the personal injury, death, or property damage
As the coronavirus continues to adversely impact so many, the court systems across the country are adapting in kind, with many of them suspending jury trials and moving to reduced-contact scenarios for other matters. Below is a digest of the most up-to-date information regarding courts in Texas as of the time of this posting. Please
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that Chapter 95, a statute that protects property owners from personal injury suits by employees of contractors and subcontractors, applies to claims against property owners for the negligent hiring of the contractor or subcontractor.
In certain circumstances, Chapter 95 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code protects property