Tag Archives: Texas Corporate Defense
SCOTUS Declining Lead Paint Ruling Could Open the Door to Broad Corporate Liability
On October 15, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of a lower court’s ruling against paint manufacturers which orders them to pay more than $400 million for lead paint inspection and removal in a number of homes in the U.S. Experts predict that the Court declining to hear the case could… Read More »
In Spite Of Department of Justice’s Lenient Approach to Corporate Liability, Texas Supreme Court Upholds Claim against Corporate Officer
The national Justice Department (DOJ) has repeatedly assured the U.S. business world that they plan to take a hands-off approach when it comes to corporate liability. Specifically, federal prosecutors have implemented leniency with regard to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), deciding not to prosecute when a corporation voluntarily discloses violation(s) to the government…. Read More »
Overview of Requests for Admission, An Important Pre-Trial Discovery Tool
When a civil lawsuit is filed in Texas, it triggers pre-trial “discovery.” This is a process in which both the plaintiff and defendant can ask questions, request documents, and conduct depositions to get a clearer picture of the basis for the plaintiff’s lawsuit. An important component of pre-trial discovery is the Request for Admission…. Read More »
How the Plaintiff Was Harmed Matters
When someone suffers a bodily injury while in the midst of committing a crime, they are generally prohibited from seeking a financial recovery for those injuries. This legal principle extends to the lawsuits alleging injuries from a prescription medication or medical device. For example, if someone suffers an adverse reaction after taking someone else’s… Read More »