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Paxton seeks to enjoin Soros-funded charity from continuing ‘illegal alien harborning’
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking an injunction to enjoin a charity’s alleged “continued illegal alien harboring, operation of a stash house, and operations as a whole.”
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Justices reinstate med-mal against Houston Methodist, find that expert report was sufficient
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Texas SC axes $12M award against trucking company, finds attorney’s race argument crossed line
AUSTIN - The Supreme Court of Texas recently wiped a $12 million dollar jury award in a lawsuit over a collision with a tractor-trailer, finding that counsel for the plaintiffs crossed a line with “an uninvited accusation of discriminatory animus.”
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Study finds lawyers concerned about AI
CHARLESTON — A recent study that looked at different careers found that lawyers are the most cautious regarding artificial intelligence technologies.
It’s good news to hear that patent cases are declining overall, but what continues to be a concern is patent troll lawsuits
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Locke Lord Strengthens Tax and Private Wealth Capabilities With Addition of Isreal Miller as Partner in Dallas
DALLAS – Isreal J. Miller has joined Locke Lord’s Dallas office as a Partner in the Firm’s Private Wealth Practice Group. Miller’s robust tax and estate planning background will further enhance Locke Lord’s complex tax capabilities and add depth to the Firm’s burgeoning Private Wealth and Tax Controversy teams, a press release states.
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Woman sues BPREP Kirby L.L.C for negligence leading to severe personal injury
A woman named Susana Mata has filed a lawsuit against BPREP Kirby L.L.C. alleging negligence that led to her severe personal injury. She is seeking monetary relief between $250,000 and $1,000,000.
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Man accuses Fiesta Mart L.L.C of negligence leading to severe injuries
A man named Jack Davaun has filed a lawsuit against Fiesta Mart L.L.C., alleging negligence that led to his severe injuries. The incident occurred at one of the defendant's stores in Houston, Texas.
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Woman Sues Focused Care at Burnet Bay and Focused Post Acute Care Partners for Alleged Negligence and Misrepresentation
In a recent lawsuit, a woman alleges that two healthcare providers were negligent in their care for her mother. The case highlights the potential risks associated with choosing healthcare providers for loved ones.
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Men sue Saber Power Services, LLC and Micron Industries Corp. for Negligence Resulting in Physical Injuries
In a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Harris County, two men are seeking damages exceeding $875,000 from Saber Power Services and Micron Industries Corp. The case revolves around an incident that resulted in physical injuries due to alleged negligence.
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Man sues J R Eagle Construction Inc. and Javier Rodriguez for negligence leading to personal injury
A man named Ibarra Perfecto has filed a lawsuit against his employer and property owner, alleging negligence that led to personal injuries. The case is set in the District Court of Harris County, Texas.
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Man sues Enterprise Offshore Drilling LLC for negligence leading to serious injuries
A man, Trent Pruett, has filed a lawsuit against his employer, Enterprise Offshore Drilling LLC, alleging negligence and unsafe working conditions that led to severe injuries. The case brings to light the importance of safety measures and proper equipment in offshore drilling operations.
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Woman accuses Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital of Negligence Resulting in Permanent Disability
In a shocking case of alleged medical malpractice, a woman has sued Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital for negligence. The plaintiff claims the hospital's negligence led to her permanent disability.
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Woman accuses Legends Social Club LLC of negligence leading to personal injury
Valery Villatoro is suing Legends Social Club LLC for injuries sustained while under their employment. She alleges negligence on the part of the company and is seeking damages between $286,000 and $1,000,000.
Slip & fall against Family Thrift alleges doormat was not positioned for safe footing
HOUSTON - A woman is claiming a doormat at a Family Thrift Center was not positioned for safe footing or to soak up water, and that the rainy weather should have alerted the store to the potential hazard.
Slip & fall suit alleges Whole Foods security guard was beating homeless man, pushed man who tried to stop him
HOUSTON - A man is alleging he slipped and fell near a Whole Foods salad bar after a security guard who was allegedly beating a homeless man pushed him for trying to stop the attack.
Suit claims CenterPoint failed to mark active electrical line, causing man to be electrocuted while digging
HOUSTON - A personal injury lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages has been brought against CenterPoint Energy and United Locating Services of Texas.
Woman sues Rooms To Go claiming store failed to warn that furniture dolly has wheels
HOUSTON - A woman is suing Rooms To Go for injuries she allegedly suffered when a furniture dolly moved and caused her to fall.
Texas business owner prevails in defamation lawsuit
HOUSTON – Duc Dinh of the Duc Dinh Center, an after-school tutoring center, has prevailed in a longstanding defamation dispute, a press release states.
Paxton seeks to enjoin Soros-funded charity from continuing ‘illegal alien harborning’
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking an injunction to enjoin a charity’s alleged “continued illegal alien harboring, operation of a stash house, and operations as a whole.”
Study finds lawyers concerned about AI
CHARLESTON — A recent study that looked at different careers found that lawyers are the most cautious regarding artificial intelligence technologies.
Texas tallied $3.7 billion in nuclear verdicts in 2023, report finds
HOUSTON - Texas companies were ordered to pay out $3,703,058,833 stemming from nuclear verdicts in 2023 – the second-highest statewide total across the nation, according to a Marathon Strategies report.
States sue Biden Administration over ban on private firearms sales
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is heading a multi-state coalition to sue the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for allegedly attempting to abridge Americans’ constitutional right to privately buy and sell firearms.
Paxton turns to Supreme Court to stop Harris County’s ‘guaranteed income’ program
HOUSTON - The Texas Supreme Court has granted an administrative stay today, temporarily blocking Harris County’s “guaranteed income” program after Attorney General Ken Paxton filed for emergency relief.
Locke Lord Strengthens Tax and Private Wealth Capabilities With Addition of Isreal Miller as Partner in Dallas
DALLAS – Isreal J. Miller has joined Locke Lord’s Dallas office as a Partner in the Firm’s Private Wealth Practice Group. Miller’s robust tax and estate planning background will further enhance Locke Lord’s complex tax capabilities and add depth to the Firm’s burgeoning Private Wealth and Tax Controversy teams, a press release states.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Releases 2022 Interim Charges to the Texas Senate
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has asked committees of the Texas Senate to study 84 charges during the interim before the 88th Legislative Session.
OPINION: Safeguarding Texas Healthcare: Rejecting PBM reform for patient prosperity
In the Lone Star State, where individualism and self-determination are central to our way of life, the looming specter of Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform raises concerns among Texans who staunchly oppose socialist government interference and control. As the debate over healthcare policy unfolds in Congress, lawmakers must promote the principles of limited government and personal freedom by avoiding extreme government controls on our private healthcare system. The proposed changes threaten to restrict PBMs’ ability to negotiate lower pharmaceutical costs and save patients money and oppose our Texan ethos that champions independence and a free-market approach.
Asbestos suit alleging exposure from husband’s work clothes revived on appeal
HOUSTON - On Tuesday, the 14th Court of Appeals reversed a summary judgment win in favor of Howmet Aerospace, a defendant in an asbestos suit alleging a woman was exposed to asbestos fibers from her husband’s work clothes.
Estate of former millwright worker claims he died of asbestos exposure
HOUSTON — The estate of a millwright worker claims the worker died from mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos.
Man accuses Fiesta Mart L.L.C of negligence leading to severe injuries
A man named Jack Davaun has filed a lawsuit against Fiesta Mart L.L.C., alleging negligence that led to his severe injuries. The incident occurred at one of the defendant's stores in Houston, Texas.
Court permits Google to beef up motion to dismiss states’ antitrust case
AUSTIN - A federal court recently allowed Google to enter supplemental briefing in support of its motion to dismiss claims in an antitrust case brought by several states.
Lee Parsley promoted to Texans for Lawsuit Reform president
AUSTIN—Texans for Lawsuit Reform has announced that Lee Parsley has been named president, a position that has been vacant since 2020.
Texas attorney loses bid in 14th Court of Appeals to have suspended license restored
HOUSTON – A Texas attorney has lost a bid to have his suspended license restored by the Commission for Lawyer Discipline.