TEXAS UPDATE
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: It has been an exciting couple of weeks as the 2005 Texas legislative session finally starts to wind down. However, one last minute item popped up unexpectedly. It seems that Medicaid has been reimbursing convicted sex offenders for Viagra prescriptions. Jeez, who’s in charge here? The legislature passed… continue reading...
TEXAS BECOMES FOURTH STATE TO PASS ASBESTOS AND SILICA LEGISLATION
Texas today became the fourth state to pass asbestos and silica litigation reform legislation (S.B. 15). The Senate concurred with a House amendment to the bill, which now goes to Gov. Rick Perry. Key components of TEXAS S.B. 15: · Establish medical criteria requiring that all pending and future… continue reading...
TEXAS UPDATE
As you may have heard, our Texas House of Representatives is leading the nation in the never ending fight against sexually suggestive cheerleading routines by prep students. They passed a bill last week requiring the Texas Education Agency (a/k/a Booty Regulatory Agency) to take remedial action to correct any… continue reading...
EDERAL COURT RULES INSURER CAN BE PENALIZED FOR FAILURE TO DEFEND
THIS WEEK, a Federal District Court in Texas held that insurance code section 21.55 (18% penalty) applies to the insurer’s breach of its duty to defend an insured. The insured sued Hartford for attorneys fees and penalties alleging that Hartford failed to defend it when it was sued for millions… continue reading...