The success of our judicial system begins with you

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By Justice Jeff Brown In mid-April, a 4-year-old boy was summoned to jury duty in Pennsylvania but was unable to go because “he has preschool that day.”  The situation was a light-hearted reminder that 1) errors do happen and 2) some potential jurors do have legitimate reasons they can’t serve. On the whole, however, jury […]

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Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse Groups Tout Jury Service

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CITIZENS AGAINST LAWSUIT ABUSE GROUPS TOUT JURY SERVICE AS GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT DECLARES FIRST WEEK OF MAY “JURY SERVICE APPRECIATION” WEEK Leading legal watchdog groups say Texans must “walk the walk” and answer the call when summoned to serve AUSTIN, TEXAS— Noting that the right to trial by a jury of peers is a critical […]

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The fact is we can’t sue our way out of the complex opioid abuse problems.

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The April 12th article, “Opioid lawyers pumped $110K into LaHood’s campaign after Bexar County DA hired them” makes clear that the opioid crisis is reaching communities all across Texas, including Bexar County. What’s the right approach to addressing this issue? Cooperation, collaboration and meaningful policy reforms – not lawsuits – should guide local, state and […]

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Lawsuits surrounding mesh implants have turned into a lucrative niche for lawyers. Don’t let a lawyer be your doctor.

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Lawsuits surrounding mesh implants have turned into a lucrative niche for lawyers. Don’t let a lawyer be your doctor.  Read the complete article below.   The New York Times April 14, 2018 How Profiteers Lure Women Into Often-Unneeded Surgery By MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN and JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG Jerri Plummer was at home in Arkansas, watching television with […]

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