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Klein Enterprises hit with $2M suit over Hartman’s “bounty hunt,” Klein accuses attorney who brought suit of barratry
BEAUMONT – Another chapter has been added to the continuing drama between Philip Klein, a local PI and blogger, and Jeffrey Dorrell – a Houston attorney Klein claims is trying to “litigate” him “out of business.”
Livesay suspended again, Edinburg attorney charged with barratry
HIDALGO COUNTY – Over the past several years, Edinburg attorney Kent Livesay has experienced his own share of legal troubles, from being fingered in a barratry lawsuit to being suspended for misconduct.
Battle to seal divisive filing erupts in suit brought by Klein Enterprises, fallout surging past courtroom
BEAUMONT – A fiery feud that extends far beyond litigants in a lawsuit has turned up the heat at the Jefferson County courthouse, as the presiding judge in the case must now decide on whether to permanently seal a controversial court document.
Ferguson Law obtains TRO in fatal New Mexico 18-wheeler crash
BEAUMONT - The Ferguson Law Firm has obtained a temporary restraining order preserving all evidence related to a violent 18-wheeler crash outside of Albuquerque on Dec. 22.
Despite not being eligible to practice, Mostyn Law attorney identified on legal filings
HOUSTON – Although Molly Bowen is listed as not eligible to practice law, the Mostyn Law attorney has her name attached to several recent civil filings.
$1m auto collision suit settles before trial
BEAUMONT – An automobile collision lawsuit over an unsafe lane change settled the day the case was suppose to go to trial.
Continued: Trial of suit alleging man fell through Super 8 Motel floor
BEAUMONT – The trial of a lawsuit alleging a man fell through the floor of a Super 8 Motel has been continued.
Texas AG asks Supreme Court to protect state’s water rights to Rio Grande
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton said the powerful oral arguments his office presented Jan. 8 before the U.S. Supreme Court should result in a favorable decision for Texas in its years-long dispute with New Mexico over water rights to the Rio Grande River.
Citizen journalist arrested for scooping police
LAREDO – A citizen journalist and blogger was recently arrested for releasing the name of a border patrol agent who committed suicide before the police could put out a press release.
Abbott appoints Jimmy Blacklock to Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN – On Jan. 3, Gov. Greg Abbott appointed and swore in Jimmy Blacklock to the Texas Supreme Court following Justice Don Willett’s confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Texas AG, 48 states reach $45M settlement with PHH Mortgage
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton, 48 other state attorneys general and the District of Columbia reached a $45 million settlement with New Jersey-based PHH Mortgage Corp.
Deleted? Wiki page for Baron & Budd asbestos coaching memo gone
DALLAS – The Wikipedia page for the “Terrell memo,” the infamous cheat sheet revealing how Baron & Budd asbestos clients were coached up before depositions, is no longer up.
TMZ video shows strippers lap dancing with Tony Buzbee during Harvey relief party
HOUSTON – One of Texas’ most prominent attorneys was the recent recipient of multiple lap dances while being serenaded by Snoop Dogg during a Harvey Relief party.
Houston Methodist can’t pass slip & fall off as a med-mal, justices find
HOUSTON – A slip and fall lawsuit brought against Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital “isn’t” a health care liability claim, according to the First District Court of Appeals.
Dismissed: Asbestos mesothelioma lawsuits against Chevron U.S.A.
BEAUMONT – A pair of lawsuits alleging mesothelioma through asbestos exposure brought against Chevron U.S.A. were recently dismissed.
Ferguson Law named one of “10 Best Law Firms”
BEAUMONT – The awards continue to accumulate for The Ferguson Law Firm, with the firm being named as one of 2017’s “10 Best Law Firms” by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.
Baron & Budd investigating Papa John’s for allegedly failing to pay employees for training time
DALLAS – The national law firm of Baron & Budd announced it is investigating cases on behalf of current and former Papa John’s employees who may not have been paid all wages due to them for time spent participating in online training.
Tort reform group endorses Katy Boatman for First Court of Appeals
HOUSTON – On Dec. 21, Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC endorsed Katy Boatman of Houston in her campaign for Place 7 on the First Court of Appeals in Harris County and nine surrounding counties.
Texas AG issues opinion on guns in churches
AUSTIN – Licensed handgun owners can legally carry loaded weapons into Texas churches that do not have posted signs banning weapons, Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a legal opinion, released Dec. 21.
Mostyn Law shutting down Beaumont, Austin offices -- layoffs come days before Christmas
BEAUMONT – The Mostyn Law Firm will shut down its offices in Beaumont and Austin, according to a Facebook post by Amber Mostyn, the widow of the firm’s founder, Steve Mostyn.