In 1973, the standard for causation in asbestos-related cases was lowered and Texas became the number one state for asbestos related litigation. Eventually, the Texas Legislature responded by enacting litigation reform legislation that established medical criteria for filing asbestos and silica cases. The result was to help restore fairness to the system.
Criminal Justice
For Every Woman Who Locks Her Car Twice
There is a common thread connecting women everywhere. Whether you’re a young professional walking to the subway after work—headphones in, keys clenched between your fingers—or a mother finishing a Target run, buckling your toddler into a car seat while scanning the parking lot, there is a shared experience beneath it all. A quiet but constant...
May 21, 2026