Monthly Archives: May 2008

Lawyer vows to appeal $26 million Vioxx reversal

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Mark Lanier

HOUSTON(Legal Newsline)–The famed Houston plaintiffs’ attorney who Thursday saw a Texas appeals court toss out his client’s $26.1 million verdict against Merck & Co. Inc. over the company’s drug Vioxx said his client will appeal.
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Federal Court, News, Product liability

Appeals courts overturn Vioxx verdicts

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(Legal Newsline) – Merck & Co. Inc. notched two major legal victories Thursday, with appeals courts in Texas and New Jersey tossing verdicts against the drugmaker involving the painkiller Vioxx.
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Appeals Court, News, Product liability

Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts

Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas May 23 Altera Corp. vs. Zilog Inc. Altera claims it is the owner by assignment of U.S. Patent No. 6,097,211 for an invention called a Configuration Memory Integrated Circuit issued Aug. 1, 2000. U.S. … Read More »

Federal Court, News, Patent

New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County

Orig. Filing Date: 05/22/2008 Certificate #: 72836 Assumed Name: ENVISION BEAUTY SALON Owner Name: SHOULDERS MIA Expiration Date: 5/22/2018 Status: Active Orig. Filing Date: 05/22/2008 Certificate #: 72837 Assumed Name: ERIC PAUL EDWARDSON ATTORNEY AT LAW Owner Name: EDWARDSON ERIC … Read More »

Business, Jefferson County, News

Abbott, Democratic Party settle voter fraud lawsuit; both sides claim victory

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Greg Abbott

AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline)-Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has agreed not to target people who collect others’ mail-in ballots for them as part of a settlement with the Texas Democratic Party.
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Austin/Legislature, Campaigns & Elections, News

Texas SC decision curbs forum shopping, reinforces recent mandamus ruling

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Justice Paul Green

AUSTIN � If a Texas judge transfers a suit to another county on a defense motion, the plaintiff can’t drop it there and sue in a third county, the Supreme Court declared May 23.
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News, Texas Supreme Court, Wrongful Death

136th District Court June 2008

136TH COURT DISTRICT JUNE 1 – 30, 2008 ——————————————————————— NHUAN PHI NGUYEN VS. SON NGUYEN ET AL (P)NO ATTORNEY AT THIS TIME;PRO SE -(D) BRENT NICHOLS ET AL VS. ARTIE ANN HUNT ET AL (P)CLAYTON, DANIEL D -(D)NO ATTORNEY AT … Read More »

The Docket

Spindletop Spin to benefit pro bono program

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Hundreds of cyclists are expected to roll out for the Spindletop Spin to benefit the Jefferson County Pro Bono Program on June 7. Last year’s event, pictured, raised more than $25,000 to provide legal services to the needy.

It’s time again for hundreds of cyclists to take the roads, but they won’t only be riding for fun and exercise but also to raise money for a program that provides free legal services to those in need.
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Community events, Jefferson County, News

Recent real estate foreclosures in Jefferson and Orange counties

Jefferson County Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. has filed an application for foreclosure against the property of Rock and Michelle Johnston, located at 4630 Ridegewood Street, Beaumont, Texas 77708. The application was filed in the Jefferson County District Court on … Read More »

Foreclosure, Jefferson County, News

Retirement home employees claim discrimination after agency investigation

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A band of former retirement home employees are claiming they were discriminated against after cooperating with an Adult Protection Services investigation. Apparently, the state of Texas shut down Four J’s Community Living Center following the investigation.
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Civil Rights/Discrimination, Jefferson County, News