Gov. Abbott elevates Blacklock to chief justice, appoints new member to Texas Supreme Court
Blacklock is replacing retired Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, while Abbott's legal adviser James Sullivan takes the open spot on the bench.
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Greg Abbott is reshaping the Texas Supreme Court in his image with Blacklock, Sullivan appointments | Editorial
Gov. Greg Abbott's Supreme Court picks Jimmy Blacklock and James Sullivan raise concerns he is shifting Texas' high court in a partisan direction.
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When are businesses blamed for over-serving? TX Supreme Court weighs the line in drunk driving case
Supreme Court's ruling could boost a state law that allows drunk driving victims to sue businesses that over-serve alcohol to intoxicated individuals.
Texas Supreme Court Grapples Over Fifth Circuit Question on State Usury Law
The Texas Supreme Court must decide whether Texas law permits interest rates on the total principal amount for the life of ...
Contract Law: Market Inefficiency Bedevils Energy Companies
A natural gas pipeline owner alleges lower courts erred by adding language in a contract to the trader's benefit, and seeks ...
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When is a business to blame for over-serving? Texas Supreme Court weighs the line in drunk driving case
The court’s ruling could boost a state law that allows drunk driving victims to sue businesses that over-serve alcohol to intoxicated individuals. Audio recording is automated for accessibility.
Supreme Court could revive lawsuit against Texas officer who shot motorist stopped for unpaid tolls
The Supreme Court seems inclined to revive a civil rights lawsuit against the Texas police officer who shot a man to death ...
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments in Texas AG's battle with El Paso's Annunciation House
Texas Supreme Court justices heard key arguments in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's efforts to shutdown El Paso's ...
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When is a business to blame for over-serving? Texas Supreme Court weighs the line in drunk driving case
THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on a case about whether a business can be held liable under state law for drunk driving-related injuries caused by a customer ...