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Texas appeals court rules on 'Love Is Blind' cases
HOUSTON — An appellate court has decided in two cases involving a reality television participant who alleged she was sexually assaulted while filming the fifth season of "Love is Blind."
Study finds lawyers concerned about AI
CHARLESTON — A recent study that looked at different careers found that lawyers are the most cautious regarding artificial intelligence technologies.
Victims sue law firm for alleged barratry scheme
HOUSTON — Nine Louisiana individuals filed a petition against McClenny, Mosley & Associates alleging it left thousands of clients without representation after it allegedly participated in a barratry scheme.
AG's office issues opinion in attorney-surety bonds
AUSTIN — The Office of the Attorney General of Texas has issued an opinion after Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz asked several questions about attorney-surety bonds.
Jury unanimously votes in favor of insurer in Hurricane Harvey claim
HOUSTON — A Harris County jury found that property damage was not covered by the Texas FAIR Plan Association that a man alleged happened during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Jury rules in favor of defendant in lawsuit
HOUSTON — A jury unanimously found that a Harris County property did not sustain damages due to Hurricane Harvey in 2018 and that Texas Fair Plan Association did not have to pay fees associated with the damages.
Appellate court dismisses suit against Sugar Land by triathlete
HOUSTON — An appellate court dismissed a lawsuit filed against Sugar Land for lack of jurisdiction.
Appellate court rules statute of limitations bars case
BEAUMONT — An appellate court ruled that the statute of limitations barred the plaintiffs in a lawsuit from making claims of negligence against a property company.
Ninth Court sides with Judge Templeton regarding motion to dismiss in injury case
BEAUMONT — An appellate court overruled one issue and affirmed a lower court's decision regarding a motion to dismiss a complaint against Fluor Enterprises.
Appellate court sides with lower court in breach of contract case
HOUSTON — The Texas First District Court of Appeals ruled that an issue brought before the court was inadequately briefed and presented nothing for the court to review.
Texas appeals court sends case back for new interest calculations
HOUSTON —The Texas 14th Court of Appeals issued a memorandum opinion finding that post-judgment interest was miscalculated after the conclusion of a trial.
Appeals court says parties didn't come to a settlement agreement
HOUSTON — An appeals court ruled that a leasing company failed to establish a "meeting of the minds" when it comes to terms between parties to a settlement.
Appeals court dismisses case involving Gibson Law and Padua Law
HOUSTON — An appellate court dismissed an appeal involving two law firms for want of jurisdiction.
Appeals court dismisses case over water-damaged condominium for lack of jurisdiction
HOUSTON — An appeals court ruled a case involving a water-damaged condominium should be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Appeals court says real estate license shouldn't have been revoked
HOUSTON — The Texas 14th Court of Appeals ruled that a former real estate agent's license was improperly revoked after he pled guilty to felony theft of government property.
Texas appeals court says case doesn't belong in Texas
HOUSTON — A Texas appeals court found that a case did not belong in Texas because the defendant did not have sufficient contacts in the state.
Justices find city of Houston doesn't have immunity in litigation with Tri-Stem
HOUSTON – The 14th Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court's ruling that the city of Houston does not have governmental immunity in a case involving Tri-Stem LTD.
Appeals court upholds ruling that Safeco should pay Clear Vision for repairs
HOUSTON – The 14th Court of Appeals issued an opinion involving Safeco Insurance and Clear Vision Windshield Repair, ruling that Safeco waived enforcement in several insurance policies.
Judge partially dismisses Exxon securities fraud case
DALLAS – A federal judge partially denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and several corporate officials over allegations of securities fraud.
Lawsuit alleging attorney Mikal Watts deceived farmers, badmouthed class actions sent to Syngenta MDL
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – The Multidistrict Litigation Panel ordered that a lawsuit involving Texas attorney Mikal Watts and Syngenta will be transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.