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July 19, 2019

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A Nitty, Gritty, Down and Dirty Discussion of Depositions and Cross-Examination
25
Jul
Changes to 18.001 Affidavits & Hospital Liens: What the Legislature Did and How to Adapt
1
Aug
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Live Webinar: Changes to 18.001 Affidavits & Hospital Liens, July 25th 10:00AM
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.

Registration Open: Commercial Vehicle, 18-Wheeler & Oilfield CLE
Registration is now open for the TTLA Commercial Vehicle, 18-Wheeler & Oilfield CLE on Friday, August 16th at the Horseshoe Bay Resort. Click on the headline to learn more and register.

Texas Tribune Daily Brief

The Brief for July 19
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In today's Brief: Big Texas Republicans are telling local officials to keep prosecuting marijuana cases. But can they make them? Plus: The Trump administration has expanded its use of the â??remain in Mexicoâ?? policy to one of the busiest sections of the border.
Cassi Pollock, Texas Tribune 07/19/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Laws/Cases

Eight Austin Lawsuits Filed Against Scooter Companies
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Eight people have filed suit in Austin, Texas, against electric scooter companies. The lawsuits were filed within a span of six days and allege gross negligence on the part of the scooter companies. One of the plaintiffs alleges he was "unexpectedly and violently discharged" from a scooter onto the ground. His arm was then run over by a city bus, the lawsuit states. Plaintiffs are seeking up to $1 million in damages for their injuries.
Drew Knight, KVUE-TV 07/17/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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$305 Million Settlement Reached in 19-Year-Long Lead Paint Lawsuit
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A $305 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against three former makers of lead paint. The lawsuit was filed by California county and city governments against paint makers Sherwin-Williams, ConAgra Grocery Products Co., and NL Industries. The majority of the settlement will fund a remediation program to eliminate lead paint hazards in older homes. The settlement was disclosed in a filing in Santa Clara County Superior Court on Wednesday.
Joshua Schneyer, Reuters 07/17/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Texas Supreme Court Closes â?˜Trapdoorâ?? of Pretrial Negligence Admission Requests
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The ruling in Medina v. Zuniga is significant for insurance companies and adjusters whose insurance policies cover damages in car accident cases. The ruling sends a message that when defendants are faced with these requests, also known as merits-preclusive requests, they can defend their cases without the fear of being sanctioned. While it may be standard practice to request a party to admit to negligence in bodily injury cases in Texas, the Texas Supreme Court ruled such requests for admissions are no method for trying the merits.
Meloney Perry, Insurance Journal 07/19/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Class Action

Grand Canyon University Recruiters Accused of Fraud in Proposed Class Action Suit
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Grand Canyon University is named as defendant in a lawsuit filed by two students who allege they were given false promises by recruiters. The lawsuit was filed on Thursday in Fulton County, Georgia and seeks class action status. According to the complaint, GCU recruiters committed fraud by misrepresenting whether degrees from the school's online curriculum would be recognized in the students' home states.
Rachel Leingang, Arizona Republic 07/18/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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