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Cochran lawyers challenge Texas legal advertising rules
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline)-The Cochran Firm, one of the largest plaintiffs' firms in the United States, is challenging the Texas State Bar's restrictions on legal advertising.
Supreme Court to hear superfund liability cases
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court could place new limits on claims against companies sued under the federal superfund law.
Abbott sues Texas hotels for price gouging during Ike
Greg Abbott (R) AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is suing two hotels for raising their rates during Hurricane Ike last month, his office said Thursday, Oct. 2.
Report: Foreclosure rescue efforts fall short
Terry Goddard (D) PHOENIX, Ariz. (Legal Newsline)-Industry efforts to keep U.S. homeowners from lapsing into foreclosure have decreased, a report by state attorneys general and banking regulators said Monday.
Barr, Libertarians lose Texas ballot fight
Bob Barr (L) AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline)-The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a petition to remove the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees from the statewide ballot.
Palin's take on legal reform unknown; Biden said to be too cozy with trial lawyers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin's views on a bevy of national issues remain unknown, not the least of which is her take on the nation's legal landscape.
Abbott sues Houston diet and skin care company
Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline)- A Houston-area weight loss and skin care company is being sued by Texas attorney general's office over claims the company engages in unfair and deceptive business practices.
Damage cap credited for drop in Texas malpractice premiums
AUSTIN(Legal Newsline)-Thanks to a tort reform law in Texas, physicians in the Lone Star State will have reduced liability premiums, officials said this week.
New Mexico AG sues over counterfeit Indian jewelry
New Mexico Attorney General Gary King SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline)-The New Mexico attorney general Tuesday sued two retailers for allegedly selling counterfeit Indian jewelry.
Texas SC: Landowner cannot seek damages from subsurface trespass
AUSTIN(Legal Newsline)-Even if a landowner holds a claim to minerals or water below his property, he cannot seek damages from subsurface trespass, the Texas Supreme Court ruled last week.
Petrochemical companies agree to settle with Texas AG for $6.5 million
Greg Abbott AUSTIN(Legal Newsline)- The operator of seven petrochemical plants in Houston and along the Texas Gulf Coast have reached a settlement with the state attorney general's office.
Jury awards Cherokee group $22 million in lawsuit against lawyer
B. Michael Chitty KAUFMAN, Texas (Legal Newsline)-A Texas jury has awarded the Sovereign Cherokee Nation Tejas more than $22 million in damages in their lawsuit against Dallas attorney Frank Hernandez.
Louisiana AG warns of mineral rights scam
James "Buddy" Caldwell BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline)-Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell is warning landowners of a scheme aimed at stealing their mineral rights.
Pilgrims sue bus company over deadly crash
HOUSTON-A couple who were hurt in the Aug. 8 bus crash that killed 17 people and injured 38 others is seeking damages from Angel Tours Inc.
John McCain sued for copyright infringement by singer Jackson Browne
John McCain LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline)-Singer and songwriter Jackson Browne has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Republican presidential hopeful John McCain and the Republican National Committee for using his 1977 hit song "Running on Empty," in a television ad.
Ethics panel advances complaint against Hecht; Postpones Medina matter
AUSTIN(Legal Newsline)-The Texas Ethics Commission has decided to hold a formal hearing to investigate charges that state Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht accepted an illegal campaign contribution, a watchdog group told Legal Newsline on Friday.
Tesoro liable for million-dollar tax bill, Washington justices rule
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline)-San Antonio-based Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company is responsible for a nearly $1 million state tax bill, the Washington state Supreme Court ruled this week.
Baron says he was 'shocked' by Edwards' affair
Fred Baron DALLAS (Legal Newsline)- Famed Dallas trial lawyer Fred Baron, who admitted to unwittingly paying John Edwards' former mistress, says he has experienced a "whole bag of emotions" since the former Democratic presidential hopeful revealed he had an extra-marital affair.
Group blasts Dallas attorney for role in Edwards' scandal
Fred Baron AUSTIN (Legal Newsline)- One of the leading legal reform groups in Texas has taken aim at Dallas trial lawyer Fred Baron, who admitted to paying John Edwards' former mistress.
U.S. Chamber says proposed accounting rule change could spur lawsuit abuse
David Hirschman WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Proposed accounting rule changes could result in widespread lawsuit abuse, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said Friday.