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.
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Texas
Tribune Daily Brief
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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
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Texas Tribune
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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
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KVUE-TV
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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
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Reuters
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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
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Insurance Journal
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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
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Arizona Republic
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