Aug 12 2012
What’s New In Tort “Reform”? Nothing,Unfortunately.
Here is an update on Texas tort “reform,” which has gone too far, according to a local reporter. The state’s appellate courts are overturning verdicts for plaintiffs, and otherwise going out of their way to protect the pocketbooks of corporations dear to state commerce, like Walmart. And with the draconian caps that have been imposed, [...]
Mar 8 2012
Sad State of Damages
A friend and fellow lawyer just asked me to look at a potential ophthalmology-related medical malpractice case. It was a hefty-looking file, and I had delayed starting my analysis for fear of how long it would take. This morning, I had time. I unwrapped the FedEx envelope, pulled out the records and began reading. And [...]
Aug 18 2011
When Sales Are At Stake, Tort “Reformers” Love The Civil Justice System
A new blog post, over at the new blog site.