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Introducing the TTLA Pioneers Series: Those On Whose Shoulders We Stand
The rich history of the TTLA is well-documented in the Association's records, but the real story lies in the personal recollections of the groundbreaking leaders who started it all. The first in the series, written by Past President Guy Choate, is a recollection of his encounter with one of the true giants of the Texas trial bar, Warren Burnett. Click on the headline to learn more.

Texas Tribune Daily Brief

The Brief for May 11
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Madlin Mekelburg and John Reynolds, Texas Tribune 05/11/2016 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Issues

Victims of Long-Ago Abuse Find Justice in Some U.S. States
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Criminal prosecutions of decades-old abuse cases remain impossible since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2002 that it is unconstitutional to retroactively change statutes of limitations. Still, advocates say civil cases give victims a chance to break decades of silence. Most such lawsuits lead to out-of-court settlements, according to lawyers who handle sex abuse cases.
Reuters, The New York Times 05/11/2016 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Laws/Cases

$2.5M Philly Risperdal Verdict Against J&J Will Stay Put
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A Philadelphia judge has refused to disturb a $2.5 million jury verdict against a Johnson & Johnson unit over allegations its antipsychotic drug Risperdal caused an autistic boy to grow breasts, denying retrial bids from both sides of the dispute. In a May 4 order, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Judge Ramy I. Djerassi rejected Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s argument that letting in a new expert during the bellwether trial had prejudiced the drugmaker.
Matthew Guarnaccia, Law360.com 05/11/2016 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Class Action

Facebook 'Tagging' Lawsuit Can Proceed, Calif. Judge Says
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A California judge has said that a lawsuit over "tagging" on Facebook can proceed in court. The lawsuit was filed by three Illinois men and alleges that Facebook illegally collects biometric data from people "tagged" in photos posted by other users. The lawsuits, originally filed separately, were filed in Cook County Circuit Court in April and May 2015. Last summer the lawsuits were combined as a class-action and transferred to the Northern District of California court.
Dawn Rhodes, Chicago Tribune 05/10/2016 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Wrongful Death

Colorado Woman Shot by Husband High on Pot Candy, Sons Files Suit
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Three sons of a Colorado woman who was shot to death by her husband, who was high on marijuana edibles has filed a lawsuit against the maker of the candy. The woman was killed just hours after her husband consumed the pot edible. According to the lawsuit, the woman called the police after her husband became hysterical and started ranting about the end of the world. The man shot his wife while their three children were at home. The lawsuit alleges the maker of the marijuana candy failed to warn consumers about the bite-sized candy's potency and side effects.
Jordan Steffen, The Denver Channel 05/10/2016 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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