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Six Bradley attorneys named 2021 Texas Rising Stars
DALLAS (March 23, 2021) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that six attorneys across the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been named by Super Lawyers as Texas Rising Stars for 2021 for their work in a wide range of practice areas.
Butler Snow attorney Karson Thompson recognized as Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers®
AUSTIN, Texas, March 23, 2021 – Super Lawyers® has recognized Butler Snow attorney Karson K. Thompson as a Rising Star in its 2021 edition of Texas Super Lawyers®. Thompson was named a Rising Star in business litigation.
Pandemic liability protections won’t protect ‘bad actors,’ says Sen. Kelly Hancock
AUSTIN – The Senate Business & Commerce Committee held a hearing on the Pandemic Liability Protection Act today, during which the bill’s author, Sen. Kelly Hancock, assured all who were present that “bad actors” won’t be protected from litigation.
Paramedic asks Texas lawmakers to protect first responders by voting for SB 6
AUSTIN – Tomorrow, the Pandemic Liability Protection Act (Senate Bill 6) will be heard by the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce.
Ninth Court finds scope of discovery exceeded in breach of contract suit
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently granted a writ of mandamus seeking to vacate a discovery order in a lawsuit between a veterinary clinic and a veterinarian.
San Jacinto River Authority loses appeal over Golden Hammer records request
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling in favor of Eric Yollick, publisher of the Golden Hammer Newspaper, in an open records case against the San Jacinto River Authority.
Lehotsky Keller opens Austin office, adds two partners
AUSTIN - The national litigation boutique Lehotsky Keller today opened a new office in Austin and announced the addition of two new partners.
San Antonio lawyer faces disciplinary proceedings in the guardianship of elderly military wife and her daughter
SAN ANTONIO - A State Bar of Texas disciplinary committee sued a San Antonio attorney alleging he was deceitful and dishonest in the guardianship of an incapacitated person, according to a press release.
A look at the Houston attorney slinging sexual assault suits at Deshaun Watson
HOUSTON – Once described as a “nightmare” for BP and Transocean, Tony Buzbee may be keeping someone new up at night now – disgruntled quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has already been hit with three sexual assault suits, with Buzbee promising more to come.
AG Paxton leads multistate complaint against the Biden Administration demanding reinstatement of the Keystone XL permit
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that Texas and Montana are filing a multistate complaint against the Biden administration for revoking the 2019 Presidential Permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
Rural hospitals in Texas need help and HB 1491 could slow closures, Rep. Dean testifies
AUSTIN – Even if a hospital in a rural area goes years without being sued, high insurance premiums might contribute to the hospital’s closure – that’s one of the arguments made in favor of a bill seeking to limit a plaintiff’s recovery against rural hospitals.
$1M suit alleges man was assaulted at Bunny’s Gentlemen’s Club
HOUSTON – A Texas man alleging assault has filed suit against Bunny’s Gentlemen’s Club.
Deshaun Watson touched masseuse with his penis, lawsuit alleges
HOUSTON – Disgruntled Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is being sued by a massage therapist claiming the NFL star assaulted her by “touching her with his penis” during a session.
Locke Lord Dallas partner Frank Stevenson elected president of Western States Bar Conference
DALLAS – Locke Lord Dallas Partner Frank Stevenson has been elected President of the Western States Bar Conference (WSBC), a forum for the mutual interchange of ideas among bar leaders of the organization’s 15 member states.
San Antonio lawyer, Netflix sued for defamation over elder guardianship of 83-year-old
SAN ANTONIO - A San Antonio attorney has been sued for defamation over a Netflix series called Dirty Money, which featured the guardianship of an elderly man who had some $3 million in assets, according to a press release.
Racehorse owners and trainers file lawsuit to stop unprecedented, federal authority given to private group to regulate the industry
LUBBOCK — Organizations representing Thoroughbred horse owners and trainers have filed a federal lawsuit to stop a new law in which Congress punted on its legislative duties and, instead, handed the power to regulate horse racing over to a private group.
AG Paxton ensures forgiveness of $29 Million in electric bills for 24,000 Texans after suing Griddy
Attorney General Ken Paxton released a statement in response to the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Griddy Energy.
Provost Umphrey names Matthew Matheny equity partner
BEAUMONT – The Provost Umphrey Law Firm has announced that Matthew Matheny has been made an equity partner. Matheny, who has been with the firm for 18 years, is widely recognized as a top personal injury lawyer in Texas.
Several more states and one territory join Texas-led antitrust suit against Google
AUSTIN – With more plaintiffs in the mix now, Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an amended complaint alleging antitrust violations and deceptive acts by Google in its lucrative online display advertising business.
Griddy files for bankruptcy, lawyer says move won’t deter class action over excessive rates
HOUSTON – Griddy Energy filed for bankruptcy today, blaming its financial situation on the power crisis that rocked Texas during last month’s winter storm.