The regular session has come to a close
But the Governor immediately called the legislature back into special session. And we do mean immediately—faster than gossip in a small town. Observed one capitol wag: “Damn! That was a one drink interim.”… continue reading...
May an Insurer Seek Equitable Reimbursement from an Insured for Policy Benefits Erroneously Paid?
Will Restitution Rights Be Resurrected? Courts Persist in Pondering Perplexing Problem. It’s over when it’s over, except when it isn’t. Here’s how the situation typically comes up. The insurer issues a reservation of rights, and agrees to defend the insured against a third party claim subject thereto. The insurer… continue reading...
We have less than 30 days to go till the end of the session.
The deadline for House Committees to report occurred yesterday; thus, many House bills are now dead or close to it. Subrogation — Made-Whole Doctrine vs. Fortis Benefits HB 1869 – Contractual Subrogation Rights of Certain Insurers and Benefit Plan Issuers The Texas Supreme Court ruled in the 2007… continue reading...
David Chamberlain Elected to Board of the State Bar of Texas
Earlier this week, David Chamberlain was elected to the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas. The State Bar of Texas is the second largest state bar in the country and governs more than 93,000 lawyers. Chamberlain previously served as President of the Austin Bar Association, the… continue reading...