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Fifth Circuit blocks Texas immigration law, hearing slated for next month
AUSTIN – Yesterday evening, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied Texas’ motion to stay an injunction stopping the state from enforcing an immigration law. A hearing on the matter is set for next month.
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Liberty Justice Center sues SEC challenging climate ‘disclosure rule’
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$10M suit suit against grocery store alleges shopper was struck by vehicle in parking lot
HOUSTON - Arlan’s Market knew that the conditions of its parking lot were reasonably dangerous, asserts a lawsuit against the company seeking up to $10 million in damages.
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Special prosecutors agree to dismiss Paxton indictments in exchange for pretrial intervention agreement
AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today agreed to an 18-month pretrial intervention agreement proposed by the Special Prosecutors in exchange for dismissal of all charges against him in connection with the case The State of Texas v Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr., a press release states.
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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Sen. Creighton announces oversight on SB 17 implementation
AUSTIN – State Sen. Brandon Creighton has announced that he has sent a formal letter to university chancellors and regents, outlining the expectations and oversight processes for the implementation of Senate Bill 17.
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United Airlines hit with $10M suit for allegedly not helping woman with medical condition
HOUSTON - A woman is seeking up to $10 million in damages from United Airlines, alleging the company failed to provide her with a safe and injury-free flight two years ago.
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DSW hit with slip & fall suit
HOUSTON - A slip and fall lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages has been brought against DSW Shoe.
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Slip & fall suit filed against Fiesta Mart
HOUSTON - A slip and fall lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages has been brought against Fiesta Mart.
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Alleged faulty go-kart results in injury suit against U.S. Golf & Games
HOUSTON - A woman has filed suit against U.S. Golf & Games, claiming that a go-kart with a faulty brake system struck her.
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Bouncing crane seat results in injury suit against Port of Houston
HOUSTON - A personal injury suit over a broken crane seat has been filed suit against the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County.
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Cornyn, Coons and colleagues introduce bill to protect state and local judges
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today introduced the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act, which would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center to provide technical assistance, training, and threat monitoring for state and local judges and court personnel, a press release states.
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Chemical release at Oak Grove Power Plant results in lawsuit
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages has been brought against the Oak Grove Management Company and several others over a chemical release at the Oak Grove Power Plant.
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Fifth Circuit hits pause after SCOTUS permitted Texas immigration law to take effect
AUSTIN – On March 19, the U.S. Supreme Court denied emergency motions filed by the Biden Administration seeking to block enforcement of Texas’ recent immigration law, SB 4. Later that night, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit stepped in and blocked the bill, setting arguments for Wednesday morning.
United Airlines hit with $10M suit for allegedly not helping woman with medical condition
HOUSTON - A woman is seeking up to $10 million in damages from United Airlines, alleging the company failed to provide her with a safe and injury-free flight two years ago.
DSW hit with slip & fall suit
HOUSTON - A slip and fall lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages has been brought against DSW Shoe.
$10M suit suit against grocery store alleges shopper was struck by vehicle in parking lot
HOUSTON - Arlan’s Market knew that the conditions of its parking lot were reasonably dangerous, asserts a lawsuit against the company seeking up to $10 million in damages.
Alleged faulty go-kart results in injury suit against U.S. Golf & Games
HOUSTON - A woman has filed suit against U.S. Golf & Games, claiming that a go-kart with a faulty brake system struck her.
Misplaced sign injured woman’s foot, suit against Walmart alleges
HOUSTON - A woman is suing Walmart for injuries she received after she allegedly hit a misplaced sign with her foot.
Sen. Creighton announces oversight on SB 17 implementation
AUSTIN – State Sen. Brandon Creighton has announced that he has sent a formal letter to university chancellors and regents, outlining the expectations and oversight processes for the implementation of Senate Bill 17.
Liberty Justice Center sues SEC challenging climate ‘disclosure rule’
AUSTIN - The Liberty Justice Center and the Pelican Institute for Public Policy have jointly filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to challenge recent regulations that require public companies to make extensive disclosures related to climate change.
Special prosecutors agree to dismiss Paxton indictments in exchange for pretrial intervention agreement
AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today agreed to an 18-month pretrial intervention agreement proposed by the Special Prosecutors in exchange for dismissal of all charges against him in connection with the case The State of Texas v Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr., a press release states.
Cornyn, GOP colleagues to Judicial Conference: leave legislating to Congress
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) on March 21 sent a letter with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and 17 of their Senate Republican colleagues to Judge Robert Conrad, Director of the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts, reiterating that the Judicial Conference should not interfere in the legislative process, a press release states.
Abbott highlights school choice at Texas Policy Summit
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today stressed the growing support for school choice for all Texas families during the opening keynote address at the Texas Public Policy Foundation's annual Texas Policy Summit.
Four Bradley attorneys named to 2024 Texas Rising Stars list
DALLAS – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has announced that four attorneys across the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been named to Super Lawyers 2024 list of Texas Rising Stars, 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.
Justices wipe $4 million judgment against EP Energy, Priority Artificial Lift Services
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today reversed a judgment of approximately $4 million in damages in a suit alleging a man was injured while working at an oil and gas processing facility in West Texas.
US Chamber, bank associations turn to Fifth Circuit in action to block CFPB’s credit card rule capping late fees
DALLAS - Arguing their injunction request was “effectively” denied, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several banking associations filed a notice today stating that they are appealing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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.