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Houston schools never served with gay teacher's discrimination lawsuit
HOUSTON - The Houston Independent School District offers a simple reason why a discrimination lawsuit brought by a gay teacher should be tossed - because it was never delivered.
18th Annual Energy Breakfast on February 6, 2025
Holland & Knight invites you to its 18th Annual Energy Breakfast. Enjoy coffee and conversation with your Holland & Knight friends and key energy industry professionals.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Restaurant Operator A3H Foods Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
Tristan T. Martin has taken legal action against A3H Foods after slipping and falling at one of their restaurants in Texas.
Alumni Association Board of Directors Announces New Members
The South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recent election of seven new members to its Alumni Association Board of Directors (AABOD).
Plaintiff Alleges Construction Companies' Negligence Led to Severe Workplace Injury
Marvin Umanzor has filed a lawsuit against Alex Pereyda and two construction companies over alleged negligence leading to severe injuries sustained during work in May 2023.
UH Law Professor Trujillo Heads to Italy with Prestigious Braudel Fellowship
University of Houston Law Center Professor Elizabeth Trujillo has been named a 2024-2025 Fernand Braudel Senior Fellow and will spend the Spring semester at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy (EUI).
Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Principal Deputy Solicitor General Lanora Pettit on Her New Role in President Trump’s Justice Department
Attorney General Ken Paxton congratulated Lanora Pettit on joining President Trump’s Administration as Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice.
BIO BREAK: Dallas’ Monthly Life Sciences Happy Hour on February 6, 2025
McDermott, Deloitte, and BioNTX are excited to invite you to the next installment of BIO BREAK, our monthly happy hour for the Dallas Life Sciences community.
Oil Worker Sues Energy Giants Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
David Esparza has filed a lawsuit against Occidental Petroleum Corporation and Sharp Roustabout & Construction LLC following an incident at their West Texas drilling site that left him severely injured.
Plaintiff injured shopper sues Home Depot for Negligence
Christian Alexis Garcia Segundo has filed a lawsuit against Home Depot after being injured by a detached door at one of their stores.
Class Action Litigator Tapped to Lead Shook’s Houston Office, Reports Texas Lawyer
Growing the Houston office and developing associates are two goals of Shook Partner Stephanie McGraw who was promoted to managing partner.
Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Dallas Team with Top Intellectual Property & Technology Shareholder Rob LeBlanc
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Intellectual Property & Technology and Trademark & Brand Management practices with the addition of Rob LeBlanc as a shareholder in the Dallas office.
Texas personal injury lawyers await judgment on out-of-state client-chasing
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court is set to decide whether attorneys in the state can face punishment for soliciting clients in hospitals and grave sites - even if those clients don't live in Texas.
Nelson Mullins Continues Robust Growth in Houston with Pick Up of Two Intellectual Property Partners
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is proud to welcome Tammy Terry and Lisa Margonis to its Intellectual Property practice in Houston.
An Enforcement Update with the Regional Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 5, 2025
Securities Enforcement Defense Team Chair Jessica Magee will participate in a seminar offering updates on developments at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Homeowners Accuse American Mercury Lloyds Insurance Company of Breach of Contract
James Harris and Tina Rose have taken legal action against American Mercury Lloyds Insurance Company for allegedly failing to properly compensate them after significant property damage occurred at their home in Katy, Texas.
Homeowners Association Sues Resident Over Unpaid Assessments
The Memorial Northwest Homeowners Association has filed a lawsuit against resident Robert C. Steves over unpaid maintenance fees and special assessments related to his property in Texas.
Meet Henry Hu
From the early days of the derivatives revolution to the explosive growth of ETFs and bitcoins, Professor Henry Hu has been at the forefront of assessing the risks and promise of the modern financial and corporate worlds.
Baylor Fellow Leah Teague Launches Innovative Civil Discourse Workshop for New Law Students
In an increasingly polarized world, Baylor Law School is taking proactive steps to equip future legal professionals with an essential skill set: the art of civil discourse.
Alumni News - January 2025
Baylor Law School is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Baylor Lawyers.