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Texas House passes bill aiming to curtail attorney solicitation of local governments
AUSTIN – The Texas House has passed HB 2826, which could curtail the growing trend of attorneys soliciting local governments to pursue litigation.
Texas Senate honors Provost Umphrey founder Walter Umphrey
BEAUMONT – The Texas Senate adopted a resolution honoring firm founder and legal legend Walter Umphrey for his legal accomplishments and philanthropic service to Southeast Texas and on behalf of all Texans.
Harris County Attorney Ryan files lawsuits to close two illegal poker clubs
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Ryan filed lawsuits on Wednesday seeking to close two illegal poker clubs operating in Houston.
‘Better get Dick’ hail attorney sued by insurance appraiser, expert says suit exposes biased relationship in mass filings against insurers
HOUSTON – An insurance lawyer has been sued by an appraiser who claims to have worked with him closely on hundreds of lawsuits – a relationship that raises questions of bias in mass litigation against insurers, according to one industry expert.
Roofer falls off roof, sues homeowners for $1M in damages
BEAUMONT – A roofer is suing the homeowners who hired him to repair their roof two years ago, alleging he was injured after he fell off the roof.
Grandmother injured watching grandchildren play laser tag, sues Max Bowl for $1M
BEAUMONT – An “unlit” watch room at the Port Arthur Max Bowl allegedly caused a woman to trip on some stairs.
Trans Lease denied summary judgment in collision suit, trial of case continued
BEAUMONT – Trans Lease recently had its motion for summary judgment denied in an automobile collision lawsuit against the company.
Ferguson Law secures $21K verdict following trial over rear-end collision
BEAUMONT – The Ferguson Law Firm recently landed a verdict worth more than $21,000 in an automobile collision trial against the owner of Palmer Pest Control.
Texas AG: State Bar violates rights of members by collecting dues for political activities
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a brief in support of several Texas attorneys who contend paying dues to the State Bar of Texas violates their First Amendment rights.
SCOTUS to consider citizenship question on census, Harris County Attorney Ryan brief part of record
HOUSTON - A court brief filed by Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan will be part of the record considered by the U.S. Supreme Court today in a lawsuit seeking to prevent the U.S. Census Bureau from including a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census.
Man sues neighbors after falling through back porch
BEAUMONT – A Fannett man is suing his neighbors, claiming he fell through their back porch deck.
Texas Supreme Court rules in favor of BoyarMiller client, overturns 80 year-old case law for probate applicants
HOUSTON – The Supreme Court of Texas delivered an opinion April 12 that changed the interpretation of a Texas law that has existed since 1879 stating that an applicant for probate is charged with the failure of any predecessor to probate a will before them.
Petition seeks man’s asbestos exposure history at Texaco
BEAUMONT – A petition was recently filed seeking a man’s asbestos exposure while employed by Chevron/Texaco.
Mom sues for $1M after child injured at birthday party
BEAUMONT – A mom seeking up to $1 million in damages is claiming her minor child was injured at a birthday party.
Coastal Field Services wins defense verdict in suit over ownership interests
BEAUMONT – Coastal Field Services recently achieved a defense verdict in its favor following a week-long trial over ownership interests in Jefferson County.
Michael Wolfe claims Eric Dick offered ‘drugs and women’ for vote in suit against HCDE
HOUSTON – A day before the successful censure vote, Michael Wolfe filed suit against the Harris County Department of Education in an attempt to stop the board from branding him a sexual harasser.
CEO of Empower Texans lands $273K in attorney’s fees, judgment stems from defamation suit
HEMPHILL COUNTY – A defamation suit that has occupied the courts for nearly six years may be coming to a close soon.
Buzbee files $5M suit against Houston Mayor, Clear Channel over billboard ads
HOUSTON – The attorney who wants to be Houston’s next mayor is suing the city’s current mayor over billboards he claims are a campaign violation.
Inflating Texas med-mal cap could slow physician growth, reverse post reform gains, says expert
AUSTIN — On Monday, Texas House members heard testimony on HB 765, which seeks to collapse the fixed cap on economic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits and adjust it for inflation each year.