Monthly Archives: January 2020
Can Websites Like Facebook Be Held Liable for Product Liability?
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields internet companies like Facebook from liability for a significant amount of what occurs on their platforms, has been getting a good amount of attention in the news of late due to a lawsuit that has been filed against Facebook in Texas and other states over… Read More »
Sexual Abuse Liability Coverage & Duty to Defend in Texas Insurance Defense
The issue of insurance defense litigation when it comes to sexual misconduct claims has been an emerging issue of late in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, where insurers – after a lengthy battle – agreed to pay approximately $47 million to settle the civil lawsuits brought against the producer. Coverage of sexual… Read More »
Getting Through the Holidays After Divorce
There are a number of individuals, couples, and parents who handled their first holiday after divorce. As attorneys who regularly work with clients going through divorce here in Texas, we frequently receive questions about what to do during this time, especially when it comes to balancing old with new traditions. We also hear from… Read More »
Texas Supreme Court Sides with Underwriters Insurance Companies in Finding that Only a Trial Court Judge Has Jurisdiction Over Class Action Claims
In November, the Texas Supreme Court upheld the Court of appeals judgment in a case that involved deciding whether an arbitrator or a trial court judge must decide whether arbitration can be conducted on a class basis; i.e. whether class allegations should be decided in arbitration or in state court. Ultimately, the state Supreme… Read More »