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  March 26, 2013

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Road Rules Houston - A CRASH Course (Car Wrecks CLE), March 28, 2013

TTLA's exceptional Car Wrecks program comes back to Houston! With our stellar line-up of speakers and relevant, real-world topics, this program is a must for anyone trying auto accident cases. Topics for this program include UM/UIM, subrogation & liens, trucking, opening, and using technology in your practice. From Voir Dire to closing arguments, this 8-hour seminar offers tips, information and strategies to help you WIN YOUR CASES. Get the tools you need to compete in the courtroom! Price for the program is $300, and includes the happy hour. Click on the headline to register now, or contact Rhonda High with questions. Call (512) 476-3852 for more information.  

 

2013 TTLA Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Seminar, April 25-26

NOTE: Hotel room block ends on April 4th. Join WILLIAMS KHERKHER, CLARK, LOVE & HUTSON, G.P. and FIBICH, HAMPTON, LEEBRON, BRIGGS & JOSEPHSON, L.L.P. in Houston on April 25-26, 2013 for a ground-breaking new seminar. For the first time ever, these three law firms will join forces with TTLA to present a seminar dedicated solely to the fast-paced, ever-changing world of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation. This uniquely-structured seminar will feature updates on the hottest torts, panel discussions by leading mass tort attorneys, and speeches by TTLA legends Michael Gallagher, Tommy Fibich, John Eddie Williams and Ernest Cannon. The program is full of resources and networking opportunities for everyone, so join us for the newest TTLA seminar devoted to the trials and challenges of the mass tort lawyer. Click on the headline to learn more.  

 

Laws/Cases


 

 

Woman Punched in Face By Cop Files Lawsuit

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An Atlanta woman has filed suit against a local police officer who punched her in the head at an IHOP after she videotaped him making an arrest while off duty. The suit accuses the officer of using unnecessary force in attempting to stop the plaintiff from interfering with his arrest. The woman says she suffered a concussion from the blow to the head.
Marcus K. Garner, Atlanta Journal-Constitution 03/26/2013   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon

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$12 Million Awarded to Autistic Man Burned in Tub

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A disabled Hebron, Ill., man has been awarded $12 million after suffering third-degree burns and brain damage while under the care of an employee with Crown Point Home Health Care Agency. The suit claims the plaintiff, who is autistic, was placed in a bathtub with "scalding hot water," causing his skin to blister and peel away almost immediately. He also suffered respiratory failure, pulmonary edema and sepsis.
Carole Carlson, The Post-Tribune 03/26/2013   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon

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Texas Bail Bondsman Accused of Collusion

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A lawsuit has been filed against an Amarillo, Texas, bail bond agent and local ICE agents, accusing them of conspiring to defraud undocumented immigrants. The suit claims the bail bondsman has been convincing illegal immigrants to "pay him and made false promises of prompt releases from custody."
Russell Anglin, Lubbock Avalanche Journal 03/26/2013   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon

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Suit Over Gun Range Sets Up Test of Texas Law

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Former Army Ranger Adam Morgan, with wife Jessica, bought 100 acres in rural Kaufman County for an outdoor gun range. Complications, and a lawsuit, ensued. A civil trial set for Sept. 9 will determine the fate of Morgan's business plan. The case promises to be the first test of a state law designed to prevent nuisance suits against outdoor gun ranges — which often draw complaints from neighbors concerned about noise and safety. With strong backing from the National Rifle Association, the measure, which began as Senate Bill 766, was overwhelmingly approved by the 2011 Texas Legislature.
SCOTT K. PARKS , The Dallas Morning News 03/26/2013   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon

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Suit Offers a Peek at the Practice of Inflating a Legal Bill

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They were lawyers at the world’s largest law firm, trading casual e-mails about a client’s case. One made a sarcastic joke about how the bill was running way over budget. Another described a colleague’s approach to the assignment as “churn that bill, baby!” The e-mails, which emerged in a court filing late last week, provide a window into the thorny issue of law firm billing. The documents are likely to reinforce a perception held by many corporate clients — and the public — that law firms inflate bills by performing superfluous tasks and overstaffing assignments.
PETER LATTMAN, The New York Times 03/26/2013   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon

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Products


 

 

76,000 Acura TSX Vehicles Recalled

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Honda has issued a recall of more than 76,000 Acura TSX vehicles, model years 2004-2008, due to a stalling issue. The vehicles recalled were only sold in salt-belt states, and the company says road salt that gets into the floor of the car may damage the electronic control unit in the vehicle. The automaker said it has not received any reports of accidents related to the recall.
Christopher Jensen, The New York Times 03/22/2013   Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon

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