Change of direction
I am changing this blog to focus on the average attorney handling average cases that might occasionally file or encounter a Texas anti-slap motion.
Read MorePosted by Robert Ray | May 6, 2020 | Law |
I am changing this blog to focus on the average attorney handling average cases that might occasionally file or encounter a Texas anti-slap motion.
Read MorePosted by Robert Ray | May 2, 2020 | Court of Appeals |
The Houston 1st court of appeals decided it did not have jurisdiction over a case because the trial judge orally denied a motion to dismiss filed under the Texas Anti-SLAPP, TCPA statute. An interlocutory appeal can only be taken from a written order denying a motion to dismiss. Casillas v. M&S Concrete, 01-19-00145-CV (Tex. App. – Houston [1st] April 28, 2020, no pet. h.) (mem. op.).
Read MorePosted by Robert Ray | Apr 16, 2020 | Court of Appeals |
The general rule is that if a party dismisses all or part of their claims after a motion to dismiss under the Texas Anti-SLAPP, TCPA law has been filed against them, the nonsuit will not affect the motion to dismiss and the moving party’s right to attorney’s fees, cost and sanctions. But there are exceptions.
Read MorePosted by Robert Ray | Apr 14, 2020 | Court of Appeals |
Seeking sanctions for misconduct in litigation, including the filing of an allegedly frivolous or groundless lawsuit, is not a legal action under the Texas Anti-SLAPP, TCPA law.
Read MorePosted by Robert Ray | Mar 24, 2020 | Court of Appeals |
Under the Texas Anti-SLAPP, TCPA law, attorney immunity does not apply if the suit is a client suing. Attorney immunity only applies to suits by non-clients.
Read MoreRobert Ray is an attorney who handles cases throughout Texas. The principle office is in Lantana, Texas (DFW area). He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial law.
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