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Lawsuit lender’s suit against California law firm kicked from Texas court
HOUSTON – Following a hearing that took less than five minutes, a Texas judge granted a motion to dismiss a complaint brought by a lawsuit lender against a California law firm.
HouseCanary wants stay lifted in suit against Quicken Loans, seeks to conduct discovery on venue issue
SAN ANTONIO – HouseCanary recently filed a motion to supplement the record and for leave to take jurisdictional discovery in its lawsuit against Quicken Loans.
Harris County Attorney Ryan seeks expedited ruling By U.S. Supreme Court in vote by mail issue
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today filed a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the vote by mail issue and rule quickly.
Texas law firms give big to Dem PACs after receiving ‘Paycheck Protection’ money, SBA refuses to comment
HOUSTON – Dozens of Texas law firms grabbed millions in forgivable loans from the Paycheck Protection Program, some of which donated large chunks of cash to Democratic PACs shorty afterward.
Beaumont storm attorney loses venue appeal, fails to move suit against him to Jefferson County
BEAUMONT – Storm attorney Danny Ray Scott and his firm, Scott Law Offices, were shutdown by the First Court of Appeals today, as justices declined to transfer a breach of contract lawsuit against them to Jefferson County.
Texas AG leads 15 states in amicus brief defending free speech and due process for students
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today led 15 states in an amicus brief filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, urging the court to allow the Department of Education to reaffirm Title IX’s commitment to protecting students from actual harassment while respecting free speech and fair process.
Slip & fall suit: Woman shopping at Marshalls walks by broken bottle and slips
HOUSTON – A slip and fall at the Marshalls on South Gessner has resulted in a lawsuit seeking up to $70,000 in damages.
Paramedic suffers hernia lifting 400-pound Coronavirus patient, sues Concord EMS for $1M
HOUSTON – A paramedic claiming he had to lift a 400-pound patient by himself is suing his employer.
Texas AG defends humane treatment of fetal remains
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a letter brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit addressing the impact of a recent decision from the Supreme Court that held unconstitutional a Louisiana law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital.
Lawsuit: NCPA claims mismanagement during CEO Allen West's tenure led to bankruptcy
DALLAS - A prominent and outspoken candidate campaigning to become the next chairman of the Texas Republican Party is being sued by a think tank for negligence and financial mismanagement that allegedly caused the organization to spiral into bankruptcy.
Texas Bar denounces its president’s remarks concerning Black Lives Matter
AUSTIN – Three weeks in and already some want Larry McDougal to resign as the State Bar of Texas president.
Chris Bell non-suited from legal malpractice claim
HOUSTON – Not even a full two months after being sued for legal malpractice, attorney Chris Bell had all claims against him dismissed.
Ferguson Law attorney Mark Sparks honored by Texas Bar Foundation
BEAUMONT - Mark Sparks of The Ferguson Law Firm has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation.
Fined for wearing a mask? State Rep. Briscoe Cain says he’ll represent you for free
HOUSTON – A day after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide mask mandate, state Rep. Briscoe Cain tweeted: “Get fined for not wearing a mask? I will gladly represent you. FOR FREE.”
Texas Republican Party sues city of Houston, Mayor Turner over convention cancellation
HOUSTON – While Houston’s mayor has expressed little concern over recent political assemblies in his city, he evidently believes it’s too risky for the Republican Party of Texas to hold a convention next week.
Repeaters permitted to take online Bar exam in October, documents show
AUSTIN – A few months from now, individuals aspiring to be lawyers can take the bar exam from home, even those who previously failed.
Texas AG sides with attorneys seeking to end forced funding of State Bar’s ‘divisive ideological agenda’
NEW ORLEANS – Attorney General Ken Paxton has thrown his support behind a trio of attorneys seeking to end mandatory dues imposed by the State Bar of Texas – dues that go toward funding the Bar’s “divisive ideological agenda,” according to the AG.
Texas law firms grab millions in PPP loans – list includes Provost Umphrey, Thomas J. Henry Law, Baron & Budd and more
BEAUMONT – Some of Texas’ most recognizable law firms seem to be struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, as they have applied and received millions of dollars from the Paycheck Protection Program.
Race for Texas HD 26: TLR makes final push to defeat adjuster supported by storm attorneys
HOUSTON – With the runoff election only a week away, political contributors are placing their final bets in key races throughout the state, which includes a last minute push by Texans for Lawsuit Reform in the race for Texas House District 26.
Ninth Court affirms Judge Templeton’s order denying AMEC Foster Wheeler’s motion to dismiss injury suit
BEAUMONT — Keeping in-line with previous findings, the Ninth Court of Appeals has affirmed Judge Mitch Templeton's decision not to dismiss a personal injury lawsuit brought against AMEC Foster Wheeler USA.