Well, sanctions were dismissed against Judge Sharon Keller, after all. See San Antonio Express News story. A special panel appointed by the Texas Supreme Court agreed with Judge Keller’s lawyer that the
Judicial Commission could only issue a censure, recommendation for removal or dismissal of the case. No public warning was possible, said the
Binding Arbitration is Appealed to the Texas Supreme Court
Employee handbooks are not enforceable. They have not been enforceable since the early 1990’s. In the early 1990’s, after a few court decisions, Texas employers realized they had to include a disclaimer in each handbook stating that the 
handbook is not a contract. Employers wanted employe handbooks to not bind the employers. Much of what
Texas Supreme Court is at It Again
Well, the Texas Supreme Court is again dismantling victim’s remedies. But, this time, they are working against small ranchers. In Bennett and Bonham Corp. v. Reynolds, the court took away another jury verdict. This time it was a cattle theft case. The jury awarded $5,327 in actual losses and $1.25 million in punitive damages.
Texas Supremes Are At It Again
Sigh, our Texas Supreme Court is at it again. In a recent decision, the Court conflated personal injury claims with sexual harassment and other froms of discrimination. See Waffle House, Inc. v. Williams. The Court found that claims based on assault and negligent supervision are preempted by the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act. The