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Texas SC finds expert report adequate in med-mal over negligent perinatal care
AUSTIN - On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court reversed an appellate court that found that an expert report in a medical malpractice lawsuit was “legally insufficient.” -
Customer alleges she developed a scalp fungus, infection after a visit to a Houston hair salon
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she suffered from a scalp fungus and infection after a visit to a Houston hair salon. -
Paxton Sues Planned Parenthood to Disgorge $10 Million in Medicaid Payments
Paxton Sues Planned Parenthood to Disgorge $10 Million in Medicaid Payments. -
Entergy summary judgment loss reversed in suit brought by men who were shocked while navigating Harvey floodwaters
BEAUMONT – Today, the Ninth Court of Appeals reversed an Entergy a summary judgment loss in a lawsuit brought by two men claiming they were injured by an energized power line while navigating Hurricane Harvey floodwaters. -
Locke Lord adds experienced healthcare lawyer Jeff Wurzburg to Austin and Washington D.C. offices
Jeff Wurzburg, a well-known and respected health care lawyer previously with the HHS Office of the General Counsel, has joined Locke Lord in the Austin and Washington, D.C., offices. -
Ninth Court asked to look at suit brought against Entergy after men shocked while navigating Harvey floodwaters
BEAUMONT – Entergy is looking to appeal a summary judgment loss in a lawsuit brought by two men claiming they were injured by an energized power line while navigating Hurricane Harvey floodwaters. -
BLANK ROME LLP: Blank Rome Welcomes Intellectual Property & Technology Associate in Houston
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Divya L. Kannegenti has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology group as an associate in the Houston office, which also welcomed Mexican Counsel Ana Cecilia Ibarra-van Oostenrijk and Director of Diversity and Inclusion Krystal Studavent Ramsey earlier this year. -
Comal County Judge orders funeral funding for living 77-year-old under guardianship
NEW BRAUNFELS - A Comal County judge approved a request to fund prepaid funeral benefits for a New Braunfels woman under court-appointed guardianship who is still alive. -
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Husch Blackwell's Geraci Named to 2020 BTI Client Service All-Stars
Husch Blackwell partner Joseph V. Geraci has been named by corporate counsel to The BTI Client Service All-Stars 2020 by BTI Consulting Group. -
REED SMITH LLP: Privacy + Security Forum Spring Academy
Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum virtual spring academy. -
TEXAS SUPREME COURT: Texas Supreme Court Coronavirus Update (03/24/2020)
The Texas Supreme Court issued a seventh emergency order Tuesday stating that existing court orders in child-possession cases shall control “in all instances” to determine rights to and access to children, regardless of so-called shelter-in-place mandates or other restriction on movement by governments during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Hundreds of thousands of dollars poured into Markowitz’s failed bid for HD 28 seat
HOUSTON – Despite the hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in her campaign, Eliz Markowitz failed to her overcome Republican Gary Gates in the special election runoff for Texas House District 28. -
Probate judge moves to quash subpoena in doctor's wife RICO guardian litigation
(January 24, 2020) The Lorain County probate judge who failed to honor a subpoena in a lawsuit alleging corruption and racketeering has finally responded by moving Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Sherrie Miday to quash. -
Texas appeals court remands public information case over denied elder abuse doc access back to Travis County court
AUSTIN (SE Texas Record) — The case of a woman suing Texas state agencies, including a division of the state Attorney General's office, over denial of documents in her elder abuse and civil rights investigation is on its way back to a Travis County court. -
CenterPoint Energy wins case in electrocution of branch cutter
HOUSTON -- A man electrocuted while handling a low-hanging limb could not convince the Texas 14th Court of Appeals to reverse a summary judgment against him on Oct. 29. -
Dark money from Dems powering push to make Markowitz next rep of HD 28
HOUSTON – Democrats believe they finally have a shot at reclaiming the Texas House in 2020, a bid for dominance that may start with a win in the rapidly approaching special election for HD 28 – a race that has apparently drawn the attention of influential people living outside of the state. -
Appeals court backs Fort Bend school district in dedication of abandoned cemetery
HOUSTON -- The Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas sided Oct. 3 with the Fort Bend Independent School District in its dispute regarding an abandoned cemetery. -
Tenant alleges Baytown apartment manager never remedied bed bugs hazard
HOUSTON — A tenant is suing a Baytown apartment manager, alleging his apartment unit had bed bugs and nothing was done to remedy the situation. -
Former nursing director alleges Texas Health School failed to pay for overtime work
HOUSTON — A former nursing director who currently lives in Maryland is suing a health enterprise, alleging she was not paid for overtime work. -
Harris County Attorney Ryan sues refinery for release of dangerous chemicals
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed suit on Thursday, Sept. 12, against Houston Refining for releasing excessive amounts of dangerous chemicals into the atmosphere earlier this month.