Privacy Regulating and Litigating Biometric Privacy Rights Garylene (Gage) Javier Innovative technology in industries such as transportation and beauty has prompted new issues in connection with potential violations of biometric privacy laws.
Tort Developments in Mass Tort Bankruptcies Miranda H. Turner Recent rulings have cast the viability of the Texas two-step bankruptcy strategy into doubt, and claimants are pursuing return of their claims to the tort system as a result.
Evidence Waiving and “Un-Waiving” Privileges in Civil Litigation Kenneth Duvall and Saron Musa There are ways to mitigate the damage resulting from waivers of the attorney-client privilege, work-product protection, and Fifth Amendment privilege.
Professional Liablity Regulation of Licensed Professionals for Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts Andrew C. Sayles While licensed professionals are generally subject to oversight by an administrative body, regulations and laws designed to protect consumers create additional sources of oversight.
Professional Liablity The Benefit Rule: A Defense for Accountants after Failing to Timely File or Pay Taxes Doug MacKelcan and Skyler C. Wilson The benefit rule could bar or limit an accountant’s client from collecting government-imposed interest as damages when the accountant is liable for the client not paying appropriate taxes.
Insurance Insurance Coverage for Construction Defect Claims Made Simple MaKenna Stoakes and John Ewell To better understand coverage for construction defects, break the coverage issues into smaller components.
Tort Continue to Grow Gary L. Gassman TIPS thanks its members and sponsors and encourages its members to energize others, be creative, pivot and adapt, and continue to grow with the Section.
Tort Spring 2023 Update on the Latest Programs and Events in Your Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section TIPS recaps the Section Conference and recognizes the recipients of the Liberty Achievement Award, James K. Carroll Leadership Award, and Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award.
