In BITCO General Insurance Corp. v. Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co., the Texas Supreme Court recently announced a new rule that applies to insurance coverage disputes and an insurer’s duty to defend. The Court’s ruling allowed for extrinsic evidence to…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has continued its efforts to regulate power plants, previewing a series of wide-ranging rules that it plans to impose on power plant operators in the near future. Even though the EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse…

Personal injury plaintiffs’ lawyers have found a new niche market in the wake of the global pandemic. They are filing lawsuits against hotels and other establishments for negligent exposure to COVID-19 when customers claim they contracted the virus while on…

Companies use contract workers for a number of reasons. Primarily, they use them because doing so saves them money and keeps them from having to add someone to the payroll when there may not be enough consistent work to support…

The construction industry is always changing as technological innovations improve contractors’ processes. The evolving nature of the construction business will impact the legal picture for industry stakeholders. The number of lawsuits may drop, but that is not expected, and the…

After a lawsuit is filed in court, there are a number of ways it can end before it gets to trial. Ultimately, most litigants will find some way to resolve their dispute before a trial. While most parties will explore…

Trucking companies continue to add as many qualified drivers as they are able. Drivers are in short supply, and companies are doing everything that they can to fill positions. As of February 7, 2022, there will be new training standards…