May 15, 20080

Attrition Rates at Texas Law Schools

Categories: Law School, Texas

1    University of Houston Law Center     1.79%
2    SMU Dedman School of Law     1.81%
3    The University of Texas School of Law     2.13%
4    Texas Tech University School of Law     2.99%
5    South Texas College of Law     4.45%
6    St. Mary’s University School of Law     4.99%
7    Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law     [...]

1    University of Houston Law Center     1.79% 2    SMU Dedman School of Law     1.81% 3    The University of Texas School of Law     2.13% 4    Texas Tech University School of Law     2.99% 5    South Texas College of Law     4.45% 6    St. Mary's University School of Law     4.99% 7    Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law     6.99% 8    Baylor University School of Law       7.23% 9    Texas Wesleyan University School of Law     10.15% Compare these to the best and worst law school attrition rates: The highest ... Read More

May 15, 20080

Texas Supreme Court: Substantial Invocation of the Litigation Process can Cause a Waiver of Arbitration

Categories: Texas

Despite the controversy surrounding Perry Homes v. Cull, I’ve limited my discussion to the facts and holding of the case.
Traditionally courts have upheld arbitration agreements, and there is a strong presumption against waiver of arbitration. Perry Homes v. Cull was the first case in which the Texas Supreme Court found a party waived arbitration by [...]

Despite the controversy surrounding Perry Homes v. Cull, I’ve limited my discussion to the facts and holding of the case. Traditionally courts have upheld arbitration agreements, and there is a strong presumption against waiver of arbitration. Perry Homes v. Cull was the first case in which the Texas Supreme Court found a party waived arbitration by substantial invocation of the judicial process. Facts In 1996, Robert and Jane Cull purchased a home from Perry Homes and a home warranty that provided a broad arbitration agreement, ... Read More