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Texas Worker Sues Oil Company Over Severe Burn Injuries

By Southeast Texas Record |
A Texas worker has taken legal action against an oil company after suffering severe burn injuries during a workplace accident involving flammable materials.

Texas Resident Sues Neighbors Over Vicious Dog Attack Seeking Over $1 Million

By Southeast Texas Record |
A Texas man is taking legal action against his neighbors after suffering injuries from a dog attack at their home earlier this month.

Another vote lies ahead as citizen-only voting measure narrowly misses Texas passage

By Chris Dickerson |
AUSTIN – A bill that would amend the state constitution to ensure that only American citizens can vote in Texas elections came up just short of the finish line Friday.

Bill seeking to make Texas preferred jurisdiction for legal domestication passes Legislature

By Chris Dickerson |
AUSTIN – The Texas Legislature has passed Senate Bill 29 – legislation that seeks to unseat Delaware as the hub for corporate law.

Texas group disappointed over Supreme Court’s snub of Vineyard Wind case

By Phil Davidson |
AUSTIN – TheTexas Public Policy Foundation is expressing disappointment over the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to deny review of a case asserting fishermen would be significantly harmed by the Biden Administration’s approval of a massive offshore wind project.

Homeowners’ Association Accuses Real Estate Owner of Unpaid Assessments

By Southeast Texas Record |
Bridgestone Homeowners' Association has taken legal action against Proxima Property Group over alleged unpaid assessments amounting to $3,356.62 on a property in Spring, Texas.

Plaintiff Seaman Sues Former Employer Weeks Marine for Negligence Under Jones Act

By Southeast Texas Record |
A seaman has taken legal action against his former employer for negligence leading to severe injuries while on duty at the Houston Ship Channel project site.

Plaintiff alleges prominent law firm discriminated based on race and gender

By Southeast Texas Record |
In a recent lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court by Wilka Toppins against Womble Bond & Dickinson L.P., allegations have surfaced regarding racial and gender discrimination within one of America's largest law firms.

Plaintiff Accuses Grocery Chain H-E-B Mi Tienda of Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident

By Southeast Texas Record |
Carlos Gustavo Argueta has filed a lawsuit against H-E-B's Mi Tienda after slipping on water in their Houston store's produce section last year—claiming negligence led to his injuries.

Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Cel­e­brates School Choice for Tex­ans and Vows to Defend New Law

By The SE Texas Record |
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement regarding Governor Abbott signing new school choice legislation into law.

Plaintiff Accuses Grocery Store Chain of Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident

By Southeast Texas Record |
A Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against H-E-B after slipping on liquid at one of its stores in Houston last year.

Holland & Knight Advises Iris Acquisition Corp. in Combination with Liminatus Pharma

By The SE Texas Record |
Holland & Knight advised Iris Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company backed by Arrow Capital, on the completion of its previously announced business combination with Liminatus Pharma LLC.

PACT Director: Lawsuit reform is needed to ensure that plaintiffs are treated with 'dignity and respect'

By Southeast Texas Record |
Lauren Zelt, executive director of Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), said that lawsuit abuse contributes to economic inflation in Texas and that only meaningful reform can protect both consumers and plaintiffs.

PACT Director: Lawsuit abuse is 'costing the average family in Texas $4600 every year'

By Southeast Texas Record |
Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) has issued a statement following public testimony on House Bill 4806, which addresses lawsuit abuse in Texas.

Plaintiff alleges supermarket chain over negligent security after violent attack

By Southeast Texas Record |
A Harris County resident has filed a lawsuit against multiple business entities following an assault at one of their locations.

Texas biz groups pen letter questioning new AG antitrust litigation

By Phil Davidson |
AUSTIN – Several business associations recently sent the House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence a letter regarding HB 4256 – a bill seeking to expand the authority of the attorney general to pursue antitrust actions.

Sheppard Mullin Partners Named Among 2025 Best Lawyers in Dallas

By The SE Texas Record |
Sheppard Mullin Dallas partners Jennifer Klein Ayers, Gene Besen, Stephen Fox, Phil Kim and Bill Mateja were selected to D Magazine’s 2025 Best Lawyers in Dallas list.

Artificial Intelligence Tools and Thoughtful Implementation and Use on May 9, 2025

By The SE Texas Record |
We all see multiple stories about the rapid growth and entry into our daily lives of artificial tools.

14 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named to 2025 D Magazine ‘Best Lawyers in Dallas’ List

By The SE Texas Record |
14 shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Dallas office were named to D Magazine’s 2025 “Best Lawyers in Dallas” list.

Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Convenience Store Operator Over Gas Pump Incident

By Southeast Texas Record |
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a convenience store operator after sustaining serious injuries due to alleged negligence involving a gas pump mishap.