After two years, the extraordinary government measures—federal, state, and local—taken in response to the COVID pandemic, some of which were supposed to be temporary, have finally begun to abate, along with the fear and panic that inspired them.
AUSTIN - While California municipalities bringing climate change lawsuits argue Texas courts lack jurisdiction over litigation brought by ExxonMobil, one group is arguing that their suits are “actually part of a coordinated, nationwide campaign targeting Texas businesses.”
AUSTIN - While the California municipalities bringing climate change lawsuits against oil companies are arguing Texas courts lack jurisdiction because of a lack of contacts within the state, ExxonMobil contends their use of “lawfare” has in fact established sufficient contacts “to be held to account here.”
AUSTIN - Because of a lack of contacts within the state, Texas courts lack jurisdiction over the California municipalities bringing climate change lawsuits against oil companies, according to a merit brief filed yesterday.
BEAUMONT – For a decade now, litigation brought by James Matthews, a Beaumont firefighter who was suspended indefinitely by the city after allegedly attacking and detaining an intoxicated driver, has bounced between venues.
HOUSTON – A company headquartered in New Jersey will have to keep litigating an injury lawsuit in Harris County, thanks to a ruling made by the First Court of Appeals today in an interlocutory appeal.
Our regular readers will recall our extensive coverage of the patent troll problems in the Western District of Texas, but it’s fair to say patent trolls find fertile ground in courts across the Lone Star State.
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has earned a 2021 Gold Standard Certification from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum.
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that our firm has been named for the fifth year as one of the 2021 Best Law Firms for Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media), in recognition of “utilizing best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting, and developing women lawyers.”
AUSTIN – No Texan voted for the California officials who are orchestrating climate change “lawfare” against his state’s energy sector – oil and gas companies that employ hundreds of thousands and brings in billions in tax revenue, says Gov. Greg Abbott.
