TEXAS UPDATE
A bill was filed in the Texas House last week which would expand employer immunity to the premises owner, general contractor and hiring contractor if workers compensation insurance has been provided. The bill would also void certain indemnity agreements. A copy of this bill is attached. We will follow… continue reading...
TEXAS UPDATE
TEXAS SUPREME COURT REBUFFS MENTAL ANGUISH CLAIM: This morning, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that a plaintiff could not recover mental anguish damages from her former employer who allegedly forced her roommate (a current employee of the employer) to evict her from her home. The plaintiff claimed that she… continue reading...
TEXAS UPDATE
Well, the Texas Legislature has been in session for a little over six weeks and no real serious damage has been done so far. However, there are several bills pending that should be of interest to each of our clients. These bills are summarized below. Please click on the hyperlink… continue reading...
TEXAS UPDATE
Texas Update has returned from the holidays and a Rose Bowl victory and is ready to get back to the ol’ pen and pad. Likewise, the Texas Legislature has returned to Austin and is ready to tax and spend. We suggest you lock up the spousal unit and kids and… continue reading...