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Jefferson County trial lawyers give big to unopposed Dem judges
BEAUMONT – Area trial lawyers dumped tens of thousands of dollars into the campaign coffers of two district judges who will reclaim their benches this November without a fight.
Texas AG turns to appellate courts to stop Harris County Clerk Hollins from ‘unlawfully’ sending millions of ‘unsolicited’ mail-in ballot applications
HOUSTON – On Friday, Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an appeal with the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston, urging the court to prevent Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins from sending more than two million unsolicited mail-in ballot applications to registered voters in Harris County, many of whom do not qualify to vote by mail.
San Antonio ordered to lift airport ban on Chick-fil-A
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration reached an informal resolution with the city of San Antonio regarding its decision to exclude Chick-fil-A from a concession contract based on the religious beliefs associated with that company and its owners.
Harris County Attorney Ryan joins brief against postal service changes
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has joined a friend of the court brief in a lawsuit seeking to stop massive changes in the operation of the U.S. Postal Service that could impact voting in the November general election.
Appellate court reverses order in suit between Abraham Watkins and its former attorney
HOUSTON – For the better part of a decade now, a dispute between an attorney and his former law firm has occupied the courts in Harris County.
On remand from Texas SC, Ninth Court allows collision suit against Jefferson County to continue
BEAUMONT – Nearly two years after initially dismissing an auto collision suit against Jefferson County, the Ninth Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling denying the county’s plea to the jurisdiction.
AG Paxton warns Texas Bar against adopting 'unconstitutional' ABA Rule 8.4(g)
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a letter urging the State Bar of Texas to drop any consideration of American Bar Association Model Rule 8.4(g).
National Elks summary judgment win affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON – A national fraternal and charitable organization recently had a ruling granting final summary judgment in its favor affirmed by the 14th Court of Appeals.
Psychiatrist fails to frame injury suit over patient tripping on rug as a med-mal
HOUSTON – A trip and fall lawsuit brought against an area psychiatrist will continue to go forward, as the 14th Court of Appeals recently found that expert medical testimony won’t be needed to substantiate the claim.
Justices affirm dismissal of whistleblower’s suit against University of Texas
AUSTIN – A man who claims the University of Texas at Austin blacklisted him recently had the dismissal of his lawsuit affirmed by the First Court of Appeals.
Ninth Court affirms Judge Walston’s damages award in car wreck suit
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a damages award in a car wreck suit that Judge Kent Walston, 58th District Court, presided over.
Letter to Gov. Abbott suggests influential Texans may be losing patience with leadership
AUSTIN – Dozens of notable Texans, many of whom are among the state's most potent GOP political donors, are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to “show strong leadership” and make sure children go back to the classroom this fall.
Whether congressional candidate actually a physician called into question
BROWNSVILLE - Congressional hopeful Dr. Rey Gonzalez Jr. bills himself as a both physician and an attorney – a description that may not be technically true under Texas law.
Arnold & Itkin, a firm that grabbed $1-2 million in PPP money, puts out want ad touting stability, unmatched bonuses
HOUSTON – Arnold & Itkin was among the dozens of other Texas law firms that grabbed large chunks of cash from the Paycheck Protection Program earlier this year.
War Veteran Sues Nation’s Largest Veterans Service Organization after Near-Death Collision by Drunk Driver
TEXAS – Casey Boone, a U.S. war veteran, has filed a lawsuit againstThe American Legion, the nation’s largest nonpartisan, not-for-profit veterans service organization, as well as The American Legion Department of Texas; Post 283 of Bonham, Texas; and Charles Ray Lollis, also a veteran, who hit and nearly killed Boone.
Woman who sued Houston after falling off EMT gurney has suit tossed, justices deem complaint a med-mal
HOUSTON – A woman who sued the city of Houston after failing off an EMT gurney recently had her lawsuit axed, as a Texas appellate court found she failed to provide an expert report – a requirement when filing a med-mal.
Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins sued, suit alleges his law firm unlawfully solicited client
HOUSTON – When attorney Chris Hollins was appointed to head up the Harris County clerk’s office earlier this year, he said that he’d be “pausing” his legal services – but apparently that hasn’t stopped him from being sued for ambulance chasing.
Texas railroad commissioner seeks to depose blogger, believes ‘political enemies’ behind 'inflammatory statements'
HOUSTON – A soon to be former Texas railroad commissioner has a few questions for a blogger he believes was fed false information by his political enemies.
Houston attorney warns employers to prepare for wave of COVID-19 wrongful death suits
HOUSTON – Throughout Texas, wrongful death suits alleging COVID-19 exposure are being filed – perhaps a sign of things to come.
Balch & Bingham Continues Houston Growth with Addition of Creditors Rights & Bankruptcy Team of Lloyd A. Lim and Rachel Thompson Kubanda
HOUSTON – Balch & Bingham’s Houston office continues to expand with the addition of an experienced Creditors Rights & Bankruptcy team comprised of Lloyd A. Lim, partner, and Rachel Thompson Kubanda, associate.