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March 25, 2020

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TTLA Info Share: Zoom Depos & COVID Court Procedures, 3/27/2020
TTLA Info Share: Zoom Depos & COVID Court Procedures on Fri, March 27, 2020 11:00 AM. This interactive online session will include an update on how local and state courts are adjusting operations during the COVID-19 crisis and an in-depth how-to about conducting digital depositions using video conferencing platforms like Zoom. Click on the headline to register for FREE.

TTLA COVID-19 Resource Page
We are updating this page regularly with links and information that are relevant to your practice. Bookmark it and check it periodically for updates and new info. Click on the headline to access the TTLA COVID-19 Resource Page.

Texas Tribune Daily Brief

The Brief for March 25
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In today's Brief: Gov. Greg Abbott signaled openness to stricter statewide coronavirus measures, Texasâ?? March unemployment rate is on track to more than double and parents struggle to find child care.
Elvia Limón, Texas Tribune 03/25/2020 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Laws/Cases

Ferguson Settles Lawsuit Over 'Improper' Court Fees for $1.7M
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The city of Ferguson, Missouri, will settle a lawsuit alleging it charged "improper" court fees in an effort to generate revenue. City officials have agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle the five-year-old lawsuit. It alleged the north St. Louis County municipality charged illegal court fees â?? failure to appear, warrant recall and letter fees â?? which had no beneficial value other than to generate revenue for the city.
Taylor Tiamoyo Harris, St. Louis Post Dispatch 03/24/2020 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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School Resource Officer Intentionally Shot Gun Near Student, Alleges Family
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A lawsuit filed by a New Mexico family alleges a school resource officer lied about his gun accidentally discharging while a student was in his office. The lawsuit alleges the officer intentionally fired his gun into the wall near a student after lecturing the 13-year-old boy. The complaint filed by the boy's family alleges the bullet passed inches from the studentâ??s head and his hearing is now damaged.
Staff Report, KRQE News 13 03/24/2020 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Products

Malfunctioning EpiPens Could Harm Patients, Companies Say
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U.S. regulators on Tuesday warned the public about malfunctions involving some EpiPens, the emergency injectors for severe allergic reactions. The Food and Drug Administration issued the warning after drugmakers Pfizer and Mylan told medical providers that the problems could cause death or serious injuries. The malfunctions can prevent or delay the devices from injecting the drug or cause them to eject it prematurely.
LINDA A. JOHNSON, Yahoo News 03/25/2020 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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