She will present “The Prep Act and the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Narrow Applicability of the Act’s Liability Immunity” during the Advanced Medical Torts conference April 20-21, 2021. Lucretia is also a member of the planning committee for the sixth year in a row.
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Dane Patrick writes on the Texas Supreme Court opinion shielding employers from liability who are covered by workers compensation
An injured employee’s exclusive remedy for injuries sustained on the job is to recover workers compensation benefits, except when the employer intentionally causes the injuries. Berkel & Co. Contractors, Inc. v. Lee, 612 S.W.3d 280 (Tex. 2020). This SCOTX case shows how exceedingly difficult it is to prove this exception.
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State Bar of Texas Family Law Section Chair Kristal Thomson Delivers Her Last Message as President
“This year wrought personal and professional upheaval that affected every family lawyer, every client, and every court. One thing that kept me focused amid the chaos was knowing that our section did not achieve success overnight. Each year, we built on the last, with eyes focused on the future and the past’s memories and traditions pushing us forward.”
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Langley shareholder assists Copeland Insurance Group with historic deal
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, today announced it has acquired Copeland Insurance Group (“Copeland Group”). Headquartered in Longview, Texas, the Copeland Group is one of the largest and most admired independent marketing organizations (IMO) in the nation focused on serving the Senior Market.