A nonprofit news organization seeks documents uncovered during a consulting firm’s investigation into allegations of favoritism in admissions to the University of Texas. Although the report was made public, UT says the underlying documents fall under attorney-client privilege.
Steeped in Conflict, Insurance Bar Works Together to Navigate Evolving Legal Landscape
In sheer numbers, insurance coverage disputes arguably generate more litigation than any other. The American College of Coverage Counsel recently held its annual Insurance Law Symposium at SMU in Dallas to share best practices and explore cutting-edge and emerging issues. Practitioners also addressed two cases on this year’s Texas Supreme Court docket.
Judge Miskel Appointed to Dallas Appellate Bench
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced that Collin County District Judge Emily Miskel, who lost a bid to get elected to the Fifth Court of Appeals last month, will be assuming an open seat on that court. Miskel has been a judge in Collin County since 2015.
Litigation Roundup: SCOTX Grants Highlighted, Poultry Prep Patent Invalidated and Panel Decides Astronaut Artifacts Spat
In this week’s edition of litigation roundup, appellate rulings take center stage. The Texas Supreme Court granted review in a tax dispute between Kinder Morgan and a school district and allowed a sex trafficking lawsuit against Salesforce to proceed. In the Fifth Circuit, a former general counsel and staff attorney at a Louisiana college appeal to revive their pay discrimination and retaliation suit.
Government Touts $38.5M Recovery in Case it Argued ‘Never Should Have Proceeded This Far’
Five years after first arguing that the False Claims Act Lawsuit against Academy Mortgage Corporation should be dismissed, the Department of Justice publicized the $38.5 million settlement on Wednesday. This lawsuit marked the first time a judge denied the government’s motion to dismiss an FCA suit, presenting an issue of first impression to the Ninth Circuit panel that heard the case. Earlier this month, a case that asks what authority and discretion the government should have to dismiss whistleblower actions was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.