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Texas Mortgage Loan Changes

2024ArticlesNewsTexasLoansMortgage
The Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending (SML) is the regulatory agency in charge of overseeing financial institutions in Texas, including all residential mortgage loan originators (RMLOs). It recently...
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Senate Bill 98: Fighting Distracted Driving in Louisiana

2024ArticlesLouisianaNewsDistracted DrivingLegislation
Louisiana faces a significant problem with distracted driving, which has led to alarming rates of fatalities and injuries. According to Louisiana's Highway Safety Commission, in 2021 alone, 23,089 people suffered serious...
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Louisiana Direct Action Reform Bill Signed Into Law

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The Louisiana Direct Action Statute was signed by Governor Jeff Landry and took effect on Aug. 1, 2024. The law limits in what situations a plaintiff may assert a direct...

Big Trucks on I-20 are Breaking the Law

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You’ve probably seen – and gotten stuck in – the construction traffic on I-20 in Bossier. You’ve probably also seen the big trucks and 18-wheelers squeezing into the lane in...
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The Story Behind Risperdal

2023ArticlesMedicalProduct LiabilityRisperdal
The Problems with Risperdal Risperdal was developed by Johnson & Johnson and has been on the market for over 20 years. During that time, countless people have been hurt by...
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Beasley v. O’Reilly Auto Parts Decision in the 11th Circuit Changes ADA’s Adverse Event

2023ArticlesSupreme Court
Information on the new 11th Circuit Decision In a recent case called Beasley v. O'Reilly Auto Parts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit declared that to...
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Atrazine’s Effect on Populations

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Atrazine is a widely used pesticide and one of the most controversial. Over the years, reports have raised concerns for people’s health and the environment, especially certain studies on amphibian...
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New Laws Make It Harder to Sue Trucking Companies

2023Truck Accidents
Concerns about the trucking industry's influence on legislation that restricts crash victims' capacity to sue trucking corporations and caps plaintiff compensation have been expressed in response to recent legislative developments...
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SCOTUS – EXPRESSIVE SERVICES DECISION

2023BusinessSupreme Court
The delicate balance between religious freedom, free speech rights, and laws governing public accommodations has come to light as a result of the Supreme Court's decision in 303 Creative, LLC v....
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EXPANDED TRUCKING LAWS IN TEXAS

2023Commercial Vehicle AccidentTexas
Texas Has Expanded Its Trucking Laws Texas, which is renowned for its extensive highway system and thriving trucking industry, recently passed new legislation aimed at raising the bar for commercial...