AUSTIN (KXAN) — In several recent lawsuits against Texas, attorneys for the state argued for dismissal due to “sovereign immunity.” But what does that mean for Texans? The legal doctrine holds that a ...

In light of the recent tragedy in Minneapolis, the issue of governmental immunity, and its breadth, has received renewed ...

Rep. Fiona McFarland debating her sovereign immunity bill on April 8, 2025, in the House Judiciary Committee. (Photo via the Florida Channel) A highly contentious battle over how much money people ...

The Florida House once again this year is charging ahead with sweeping changes to laws governing lawsuits, notwithstanding in ...

We have previously blogged about the Tenth Circuit’s decision in United States v. Miller, a case that concerns the relationship between section 544(b)(1) and section 106(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code.

House members overwhelmingly approved a bill that would raise the amount people can recover in lawsuits against cities, ...

U.S. courts are piercing sovereign immunity, reshaping FSIA protections and exposing state assets to seizure. What Petty’s ...

A federal judge has ordered the city of McKinney to pay almost $60,000 plus interest to 81-year-old Vicki Baker. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic.