Monthly Archives: July 2008

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

Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas July 24 Shire LLC vs. Actavis South Atlantic LLC et al Plaintiff Shire claims to own the rights to U.S. Patent Nos. 5,326,570 and 5,912,013. The ’570 Patent was issued July 5, 1994, for … Read More »

Federal Court, News, Patent

Low-profile judge thrust into the spotlight

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Johnson

TEXARKANA, Ark. (Legal Newsline)- Texarkana, home to perhaps the largest class action lawsuit in U.S. history, is more well-known for being divided down the middle by the Texas and Arkansas state line.
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Lawyers/Law Firms, News, Ark." rel="category tag">Texarkana, Ark.

SunMart sued for allegedly cheating consumers at the pump

AUSTIN (Legal Newsline)–Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Thursday he was suing the parent company of SunMart gas stations for allegedly cheating motorists at its pumps.
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Austin/Legislature, Consumer Fraud/Deceptive Trade, News

Former paralegal’s suit calls Houston attorney Laminack a ‘sexual predator’

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Laminack

A former paralegal at one of Houston’s power-house law firm claims she was wrongfully terminated for rejecting the sexual advances of superstar attorney Richard Laminack. Read More »

Lawyers/Law Firms, News

Recent business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County

Orig. Filing Date: 07/24/2008 Certificate #: 73234 Detail Assumed Name: AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN & SUITES Owner Name: OVS INVESTMENTS INC Expiration Date: 7/24/2018 Status: Active Orig. Filing Date: 07/24/2008 Certificate #: 73235 Detail Assumed Name: CGX DESIGN Owner Name: … Read More »

Business, Jefferson County, News

This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts

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This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, July 23-29, 2008 Read More »

Jefferson County, News, This Just In

Defeated PA councilman’s fate rests in judge’s hands

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Cal Jones

Following a two day bench trail, a local judge must now decide whether discrimination, fraud or mistake played any part in former Port Arthur Councilman Carroll “Cal” Jones losing his seat in the May 10th elections.
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Campaigns & Elections, Jefferson County, News

Galveston woman sues Wal-Mart for fall injury

GALVESTON � A local woman who slipped and fell at a Galveston Wal-Mart in August 2007 is suing the discount retailer in Galveston County District Court.
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Galveston County, News, Personal Injury

Recent real estate foreclosures in Jefferson County

Wells Fargo Bank has filed an application to foreclose on the property of James and Terral Andrews, located at 165 Briggs Street, Beaumont, Texas 77707. The application was filed July 23 in Jefferson County District Court. The original loan was … Read More »

Foreclosure, Jefferson County, News

Seamen infected with MRSA sue ship owners for $2 million

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GALVESTON � Two local seamen are suing a ship owner for $2 million for failing to inform them of an allegedly high presence of bacteria on the vessel.
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Galveston County, News, Personal Injury