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Law Practice Fundamentals: It's as Simple as PI CLE Seminar
May 14, 2015, UNT School of Law, 1901 Main Street, Dallas, TX. Law Practice Fundamentals: It's as Simple as PI CLE Seminar is the ideal introduction for new entrants to the field or a refresher for seasoned practitioners. The TTLA Advocates Board of Directors has designed a program to get and keep your practice on track and successful. Learn essential how-to's and must-haves, practical tips, concepts and procedures from experienced practitioners who figured it out the hard way! An excellent program with exceptional speakers and invaluable networking opportunities make this a program you won't want to miss. Click on the headline to learn more.

Texas Tribune Daily Brief

The Brief for April 23
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John Reynolds, Texas Tribune 04/23/2015 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Toyota Seeks to Overturn Verdict; Judge Calls Case a 'Minefield'
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Calling the case a 'minefield of potential appellate issues,' U.S. District Judge Ann Montgomery listened Wednesday to arguments by Toyota attorneys seeking to overturn an $11 million verdict in a trial they lost in February. Requesting a new trial, the Toyota attorney said an attorney for the families who won the case used 'sleight of hand' in closing arguments. The defense goes first in civil trial closing statements, so the plaintiffs' attorney made the final argument. The families' lawyers said the evidence supported the closing arguments and Toyota was recycling claims that were rejected at trial.
RANDY FURST , Star Tribune-South Metro 04/23/2015 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Judge Approves Deal in N.F.L. Concussion Suit
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A federal district court judge on Wednesday gave her final approval to the settlement of a lawsuit brought by more than 5,000 former players who accused the N.F.L. of hiding from them the dangers of concussions, a major step toward ending one of the most contentious legal battles in league history. The settlement provides payments of up to $5 million to players who have one of a handful of severe neurological disorders, medical monitoring for all players to determine if they qualify for a payment and $10 million for education about concussions.
KEN BELSON, The New York Times 04/23/2015 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Class Action

Fraud Lawsuit Against TurboTax Seeks Class Action Status
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Two people have filed a potential class action lawsuit against the creators of TurboTax, an online tax filing software system. The two victims of identity theft filed the lawsuit on Monday in the Northern District Court of California. The lawsuit accuses Intuit, the creator of TurboTax, of failing to provide proper security measures, which would have prevented the recent spike in tax fraud. The lawsuit is seeking class action status on behalf of other victims of fraud.
Jonnelle Marte, The Washington Post 04/22/2015 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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