Update: A New Era for Summary Judgment Practice in Texas Courts

Among the critical changes, the amended rule revises the timing and sequence of briefing to a 21- and 7-day response/reply ...
JD Supra

More on Competent Summary Judgment Evidence: The Rule Does Not Just Apply to Affidavits

We previously wrote about the requirements many jurisdictions impose for affidavits or declarations submitted in conjunction with motions for summary judgment, including that they must be based on ...
JD Supra

Florida Appellate Court Provides Further Guidance Regarding New Summary Judgment Rule

In a recent opinion, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal provided further guidance regarding the changes to Florida’s summary judgment rule. See Whitlow v. Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Inc., ...
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U.S. Advisory Panel Gives Nod to Summary Judgment Rule Changes

A federal rulemaking advisory panel has unanimously approved two summary judgment rule revisions to help create uniformity, but critics aren't happy. One change would require parties to file a ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Federal judge does not rule on motions for summary judgment in Ten Commandments case

U.S. District Court Judge Kristine G. Baker did not rule from the bench Friday on a summary judgment in the lawsuit over theTen Commandments monument located at the Arkansas State Capitol. Baker spent ...