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Register NOW for our Annual Presidentâ??s Meeting & Advanced PI CLE!
Online registration is now open for our year-end conference, featuring an innovative and interactive Advanced PI CLE (Dec 4th) and our Annual Board & Membership Meeting (Dec 5th). Register now to attend at the Sheraton Hotel in Austin. Other events include the Advocates Annual Meeting, Awards Reception, and PAC event. Click on the link above to learn more and register. Hotel room rate expires November 3rd. Watch for updates on Twitter @ttla_ #ttlaannual.

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TTLA Advocates Board Nominations Due Nov. 7th
Itâ??s time to nominate yourself or a colleague for the 2015 Advocates Board! This important group of leaders supports the mission of TTLA, and provides opportunities for our younger members to get involved in a meaningful way. Click on the link above to access the nomination form. Questions? Contact lmellors@ttla.com or call (512) 476-3852. Click on the headline to access the nomination form.

Texas Tribune Daily Brief

The Brief for Oct 31
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Compilation of Texas news by the Texas Tribune.
John Reynolds, Texas Tribune 10/31/2014 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Laws/Cases

College Claims It Has No Responsibility to Protect from Rape
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In response to a lawsuit against it by a rape victim, Virginia Wesleyan College alleges that it does not have the legal responsibility to protect students from rape. The United Methodist college is seeking dismissal of the lawsuit, filed earlier this month, which alleges that it did not do enough to protect the plaintiff from being drugged raped by a school lacrosse player on her third day at freshman orientation. The girl has since left the school. The Virginia college alleges that it is a nonprofit entity immune from legal liability under state law and wants the lawsuit dismissed.
Nick Ochsner, USA Today 10/30/2014 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Whirlpool Wins First Trial Over 'Moldy' Washers
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Whirlpool Corp was found not liable Thursday by a U.S. jury in the first lawsuit to go to trial accusing the company of selling front-loading washing machines containing a design flaw that made them prone to developing mold. The jury cleared Whirlpool following a three-week trial in federal court in Ohio, according to lawyers for approximately 150,000 residents in that state who were part of the class action against the company.
Jessica Dye, Reuters 10/31/2014 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Products

GM Will Not Disable Air Bags in Takata Recall
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General Motors Co. will not follow Toyota Motor Corp.â??s lead in disabling air bags in vehicles with recalled Takata air bag inflators. GM spokesman Alan Adler said Thursday the Detroit automaker has parts on hand to fix about 17,000 Pontiac Vibes that Toyota produced for GM. If GM doesnâ??t have the parts in stock, it will give free loaners to owners, Adler said.
David Shepardson, Detroit News 10/31/2014 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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