| TTLA
Annual Nov 6-8: Have you registered? |
Registration is
open for 2O19 TTLA Annual Meeting & CLE Seminar! We will be celebrating TTLA's
7Oth Anniversary at the historic Fort Worth hotel where TTLA's founders first
met. Click on the headline to learn more & register:
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| Available
on Demand: Changes to 18.001 Affidavits & Hospital Liens - What the
Legislature Did and How to Adapt |
During
the recent legislative session, lawmakers made significant changes to the laws
regarding 18.001 affidavits and hospital liens. During this webinar:
- TTLA President Will Adams will discuss the legislative session. - TTLA
members Judy Kostura and Guy Choate will walk you through the changes made by
HB 1693 (18.001 affidavits) and HB 2929 (hospital liens) and theyâ??ll give you
tips and strategies to help you adapt your practice to them. As part of your
registration, youâ??ll receive a fully updated copy of Judy Kosturaâ??s definitive
paper on subrogation and liens. Click on the headline to register.
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Texas
Tribune Daily Brief
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Brief for August 21 |
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In
today's Brief: Trends in the stateâ??s A-F grading system raise questions, and
DPS receives millions to improve waiting time.
Elvia Limón, Texas Tribune 08/21/2019   
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Texas Tribune
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| MacBook
Burn Injuries Subject of Lawsuit Against Apple |
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Apple has
been hit with a lawsuit alleging its defective MacBook caused burn injuries to
a consumer. The lawsuit was filed by a man who alleges he suffered a burn
injury from his computer in 2016. The lawsuit cites burns to the plaintiff's
left leg in addition to other undisclosed serious and permanent personal
injuries.
Jerome Santos, International Business Times 08/21/2019
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International Business Times
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| High
Speed Chase Resulted in Injuries to Motorcyclist, Alleges Lawsuit |
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Bernalillo
County, New Mexico, is facing a lawsuit by a motorcyclist who alleges he was
struck by a pickup truck during a police chase. According to the lawsuit, the
plaintiff was hit by the truck as deputies pursued the vehicle in a high-speed
chase. "BCSO deputies were actively pursuing the suspect at high speed and the
pursuit was conducted at speeds well in excess of reasonable limits," states
the complaint. The plaintiff alleges he suffered serious injuries when he was
thrown to the ground and pinned under his motorcycle.
Katy Barnitz, Albuquerque Journal 08/15/2019
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Albuquerque Journal
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| Walmart
Suing Tesla After Seven Fires at Stores Using Solar Panels |
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Walmart
has filed a lawsuit against Tesla's energy division, claiming breach of
contract after fires at several stores that were using the electric car
maker's solar panels. In the lawsuit filed Tuesday in New York State Supreme
Court, Walmart says fires broke out at "no fewer than seven" stores between
2012 and 2018 and caused millions of dollars in damage.
Kelly Tyko, US Newswire 08/21/2019
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US Newswire
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