On his blog today, Chuck Newton writes about the state of barratry in Texas. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
In the 2011 legislative session, the Texas House voted unanimously for a law that allows barratry victims to sue a lawyer or case runner to void an illegally solicited contract and collect any money paid to the lawyer plus damages. (texastribune.org)
William R. Edwards Sr., a past president of the Texas Trial Lawyers, has been leading the charge for a tougher penalty on lawyers who violate barratry laws (e.g. overly persistent acts of litigation or encouraging groundless litigation for the purpose of harassment or profit). (davispersonalinjury.com)