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Daws Law Firm files two new med-mal lawsuits, both cases seek more than $1M in damages
BEAUMONT – The Daws Law Firm recently filed two medical malpractice lawsuits.
Energy trial lawyers open commercial litigation boutique
HOUSTON (February 25, 2020) – Hogan Thompson LLP, a commercial trial boutique, recently opened its doors in downtown Houston. Founded by two former Reynolds Frizzell LLP attorneys, the firm exclusively handles commercial litigation for its clients, with a focus on representing energy companies operating in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale and other oil and gas producing areas.
U.S. Legal Support sues attorney Jason Webster for breach of contract
HOUSTON – Attorney Jason Webster apparently owes nearly $400,000 to U.S. Legal Support.
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan Applauds Mail-in Ballot Decision
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan applauded the decision by District Judge Tim Sulak to issue a temporary injunction allowing all voters at risk of contracting the coronavirus if they vote in person to ask for a mail-in ballot.
Astros fans arrested during game 7 of Word Series sue ball club for false imprisonment
HOUSTON – The Houston Astros have been hit with a lawsuit alleging they falsely arrested two fans during game 7 of the 2019 World Series.
Texas school district preparing to sue Juul, sends contingent contract to AG for approval
AUSTIN – Waxahachie ISD recently sent a contingency fee contract to the Office of the Attorney General, requesting approval to green light litigation against the vaping company Juul.
Ninth Court affirms immunity judgment in suit brought by former Beaumont fire chief
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a judgment in favor of the city of Beaumont in a lawsuit brought by its former fire chief, Billy Fratus.
TCPA does not apply to fee dispute between Diogu Law Firm and former client, justices conclude
HOUSTON – A Texas appellate court recently found that the Texas Citizens Participation Act does not apply to a fee dispute between the Diogu Law Firm and a former client.
Texas storm attorneys transitioning to virus attorneys? Law firms start trolling for COVID-19 business interruption claims
HOUSTON – Hurricane season isn’t quite here yet, but there may be a different kind of disaster to feed the appetites of storm chasing attorneys for the time being – COVID-19 business interruption claims.
Justices uphold $1.68 million verdict in date-rape lawsuit
HOUSTON – A Texas appellate court has upheld a jury verdict of $1.68 million in damages in a date-rape lawsuit.
AG Paxton: Fifth Circuit Upholds Governor’s Order Halting Unnecessary Medical Procedures During COVID-19 Disaster
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for upholding Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA 09, which requires all health care facilities and professionals to postpone any unnecessary medical procedures to free up hospital beds and preserve precious medical supplies for those combating the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Attorney squabble over fees from Brownsville ISD defect suit ends up in court
HOUSTON – A dispute over attorney’s fees stemming from a construction defect lawsuit has made its way to court.
AG Paxton Leads Multistate Amicus Urging SCOTUS to Allow People to Sue Corporations in the State Where They Were Injured
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison have led 40 attorneys general in an amicus brief filed with the United States Supreme Court in support of decisions by the Supreme Courts of Montana and Minnesota.
Houston Law Review publishes Haynes and Boone study of reversal rates in Texas appeals
DALLAS - The Houston Law Review has published a comprehensive study of litigation trends in Texas by Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Kent Rutter and Associate Natasha Breaux.
Justices axe suit against Woodlands Township, man sued after slipping off diving board
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed the dismissal of a personal injury lawsuit brought against The Woodlands Township.
Loncar Associates sues attorneys who allegedly absconded with clients, firm now partly owned by Dallas County judge
DALLAS – In January, The Record reported Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins bought up the law firm of the late Brian Loncar. Three months later, the new owners are targeting former attorneys who allegedly absconded with their clients.
Ferguson Law using tech to keep cases moving – firm founder worried defendants using pandemic to slow progress
BEAUMONT – Even Lady Justice is working remotely these days, as more and more businesses, including law firms, are being forced to adapt to a world under quarantine.
AG Paxton: Governor’s order halting unnecessary medical procedures, including abortion, must be enforced
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed for immediate appellate review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to enforce Governor Abbott’s Executive Order (GA 09) postponing any unnecessary medical procedures to preserve desperately needed medical supplies for the health professionals combating the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Texas AG brings price-gouging suit against Auctions Unlimited, accuses company of taking advantage during COVID-19 emergency
HOUSTON – Just last week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned retailers that state law strictly prohibits price gouging, promising to take action against any price-gouger selling necessities at an excessive price during the COVID-19 emergency.
Houston storm attorney sues former Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia, seeks repayment of $2 million loan
HOUSTON – Houston storm attorney Manuel Solis wants the rest of the $2 million he loaned Ramon Garcia, the former county judge of Hidalgo County.