Jim Silliman

In Tate Group Automotive, LLC v. Legacy Automotive Capital, LLC, the Texas Business Court addressed a practical discovery question that is likely to recur as businesses use AI tools in litigation: can a non-lawyer’s...more Much of the recent public and legal spotlight has been on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the so-called forever chemicals pervasive in consumer products and linked to health risks. But PFAS are not the only...more On November 27, a landmark PFAS decision by the Sixth Circuit effectively dismissed a statewide class action for lack of standing. This potentially sets the stage for a new era of PFAS litigation, where historically general...more With Governor Abbott signing House Bill 19 into law on June 9, Texas joins more than two dozen US states with a specialized business court system designed to preside over specific high-value business and commercial disputes....more