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Argument over lawyer immunity sent back, appeal goes in favor of Haynes & Boone
Lawyers involved in a protracted legal process involving the Bernardo footwear brand and its various owners do not immediately have immunity for their actions that may be found to be linked to any business transaction, an appeals court has ruled.
Storm unleashed over Dallas district attorney announcement continues
Dallas County District Attorney John Cruezet has faced strong push back, and even calls for his resignation, following his bombshell announcement last month that he would decline certain offences.
Attorney vows to appeal sanctions imposed in case involving incapacitated millionaire
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio attorney has vowed he will appeal against sanctions of more than $200,000 imposed on him and his clients in a case involving an incapacitated millionaire, his apparent sham marriage and adoption of his former wife's adult children.
Six months after federal sentencing act signed, impact still being studied
Six months after its December 2018 passing with large bi-partisan support, the details of how an act aimed at reforming federal prison sentencing is impacting the 180,000 federal prisoners is becoming clearer.
Johnson & Johnson, not asked to testify on talc, alleges Congressional hearing was biased against it
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Johnson & Johnson, a company facing enormous liability concerns stemming from thousands of lawsuits that claim there is cancer-causing asbestos in its products, believes a Democrat-led House hearing on the alleged dangers of talc and consumer products was biased against it.
In the wake of previous failures, Michigan lawyer again sues social media companies over alleged terrorist links
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) – An attorney gaining a reputation for representing plaintiffs suing social media organizations over claims they aided and abetted terrorists is involved in yet another case against the companies.
ATG LegalServe partners with File & ServeXpress for 'one-stop' service
As the era of legal e-filing came close to replacing the hand delivering of documents, one process-serving business knew it had to find the right partner.
California reclaims top spot on 'Judicial Hellhole' list; ATRA bemoans state's adoption of 'innovator liability'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - California tops the list of jurisdictions regarded as "Judicial Hellholes" by a national civil justice reform group.
Man loses appeal over malicious prosecution claim against Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
HOUSTON – A man arrested at a hospital where his dying mother was being treated has lost his appeal against a trial court decision dismissing claims of malicious prosecution and emotional distress.
Denial of doctor's motion to dismiss negligence claim was right decision, 14th District Court finds
HOUSTON – A trial court did not err when denying a motion to dismiss a claim against a doctor accused of negligence over the treatment of a woman at a Texas hospital, an appeals court has ruled.
14th District Court affirms judge's ruling reversing jury verdict in shareholder dispute
HOUSTON – A trial court judge was within his rights to reverse a jury verdict in favor of the joint owner of a credit repair company, an appeals court has ruled.
First District court reverses decision on easement access on Harris County property
HOUSTON – A state appeals court has largely reversed a jury decision in favor of a couple regarding express easements near their property.
Male restaurant manager loses appeal over claim of gender, age discrimination
A former restaurant manager has lost his appeal over claims he was discriminated against because of his gender and age.
No negligence by country club over curb fall injury claim, appeals court affirms
An appeals court has ruled in favor of a country club sued by an individual who claimed negligence after falling when stepping off a curb outside the premises.
Man who alleged injuries after box of medical supplies fell on head in office building loses appeal
HOUSTON – A man who claimed negligence on the part of the owners of an office building his lost his appeal to overturn summary judgment ruling issued by a trial court that dismissed his tort claims against the building's owners.
Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency loses appeal over deals signed by former attorney
BEAUMONT – An energy provider has lost its appeal against a trial court judgment in a case involving two projects based in Texas and Louisiana.
Appeals court affirms summary judgment in oil and gas assets dispute filed by Pacific Energy and Mining
HOUSTON – A dispute over the aborted sale of oil and gas assets was considered by a Texas appeals court as it affirmed a lower court's summary judgment against an energy and mining company.
14th Court of Appeals reverses ruling in legal malpractice case involving Houston attorney
HOUSTON – A trial court erred when it granted summary judgment in favor of an attorney who was sued for fraud and legal malpractice, the 14th Court of Appeals has found.
First District appellate court affirms that anesthesiologist was named too late in malpractice suit
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court has affirmed summary judgment in a medical malpractice case filed against an anesthesiologist because the initial claim was made outside the statute of limitations.