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Emergency room has another chance to plead breach of contract against Blue Cross and Blue Shield
HOUSTON – A federal judge has dismissed without prejudice breach of an implied contract claims, within an insurance dispute pitting a Harris County emergency room system versus the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield entity.
UH Law Center hosts delegates from Ecuador and Panama
The University of Houston Law Center ((UHLC), Global and Graduate Programs, Global Training Program, welcomed 23 U.S. embassy representatives from Ecuador and Panama last week to participate in a customized U.S. Legal Skills Training.
Julia Incerpi: Juggling Life’s Demands as a Superwoman at Baylor Law School
When envisioning superheroes, iconic figures like Batman or Spiderman often come to mind. At Baylor Law School, 1L Julia Incerpi embodies the spirit of a modern-day Superwoman.
Judge: Defendant’s delayed response to excessive force case, prejudiced the plaintiff
HOUSTON – A federal judge has determined that a plaintiff who alleged excessive force was imposed upon him while he was incarcerated at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in 2016, was prejudiced due to the delayed response of one of the named defendants in the case.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Will Continue to Fight Unlawful Firearms Ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will continue to defend Texans’ right to lawfully carry a firearm on land owned or leased by governmental entities following a ruling by the Texas Supreme Court that allows the City of Dallas to assist the State Fair of Texas to enforce a firearms ban while litigation continues.
St. Mary’s Law signs agreement with the State of Nuevo León, Mexico
The St. Mary’s University School of Law and the State of Nuevo León in Mexico formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sept. 19 in Nuevo León. Dean Patricia Roberts, J.D., and Service Professor of Law Jennifer Stevenson, J.D., Assistant Dean of International Programs, represented St. Mary’s Law at the signing.
UH Law Center Dean Baynes and Drake University Law School Dean Jones encourage students to pursue careers in law
Two leading legal educators described the abundant opportunities in the legal field to University of Houston undergraduate students last week.
Fifth Circuit rules telehealth veterinarian’s constitutional rights were violated by Texas state law
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has decreed that a requirement from the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for those conducting such exams of pets do so in person, does in fact violate the constitutional rights of a telehealth veterinarian.
Law Center alum Pyke (’20 J.D., ’21 LL.M.) brings historic LGBTQ representation to Harris Health’s board of trustees
Dr. Cody Miller Pyke made history in 2023 as the first openly transgender and non-binary person to serve on the board of trustees for Harris Health.
Making Peace, One Conversation at a Time
It’s all too easy to find ourselves pulled into daily arguments that leave us upset and exhausted, and, what’s more, don’t achieve anything.
Judge signs off on verdict finding for gastric surgeon, who performed late plaintiff’s 2006 surgery
HOUSTON – A Texas state court judge has authorized a jury verdict which found in favor of a local surgeon, whose patient developed complications a decade after undergoing laparoscopic gastric band surgery in 2006 and later passed away in 2020.
St. Mary’s University takes No. 1 spot in U.S. News & World Report Best Value in the West ranking
St. Mary’s University has secured top rankings in the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges guide.
Student Spotlight: Ananya Dwivedi
As a returning Longhorn, I knew that the career and academic support I would receive at Texas Law would be unparalleled, as would be the opportunities provided.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration to Stop New Regulation that Illegally Attempts to Rewrite Federal Disability Law to Include “Gender Dysphoria”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton led a multistate suit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) and Biden Administration officials to block a new rule that unlawfully attempts to contort federal disability law to list “gender dysphoria” as a disability.
Legal Implications in Food & Beverage on October 2, 2024
Kendall Kelly Hayden will present “Legal Implications in Food & Beverage” at the Club Management Association of America BMI Food & Beverage Management program.
The Paralegal Role in Bankruptcy Cases – The Real Life Line on October 2, 2024
The Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar is sponsored by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas and has earned a reputation as one of the formative continuing legal education conferences for paralegals across the State of Texas.
Plaintiff Accuses Apartment Complex of Negligence Leading to Injury
A Harris County resident has filed a lawsuit against her apartment complex for alleged negligence resulting in serious bodily injury after tripping on a damaged step. The plaintiff seeks up to $70,000 in damages for medical expenses and physical pain.
Texas Woman Sues Retail Giant Target Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Pier Carter has filed a lawsuit against Target Corporation in Harris County District Court alleging negligence after slipping on water at one of their stores. She seeks up to $1 million for various damages including medical expenses and lost wages.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Nursing Home After Slip-and-Fall Incident
Latavia Carter seeks to overturn a previous court ruling dismissing her injury claim against FPACP Houston LLC d/b/a Focused Care at Westwood after slipping and falling on their premises in January 2020. She alleges negligence and procedural mishandling by the defendants and aims to have her case reinstated.
Employee Sues Manufacturing Company for Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Myron J. Dostalik has filed a lawsuit against his employer Houston Metal Sawing LLC following an accident that caused severe injuries leading to amputations. The suit claims negligence on part of the company for failing to provide a safe work environment among other allegations.