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Worker injured when sander turned into saw wins $25K
HOUSTON - A makeshift saw and no defense has cost a Houston-area construction company close to $25,000.
Conrad Steele joins Jones Day as partner in Real Estate Practice
The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Conrad Steele has joined the Firm as a partner in the Real Estate Practice.
McGuireWoods Partners Named Among Lawdragon’s Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers
McGuireWoods partners Sabrina A. Beldner, Meghaan C. Madriz, Bruce M. Steen and Jacquelyn E. Stone have once again been recognized in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers of America, an annual guide that honors top advisers in global labor and employment matters for businesses, universities, nonprofits and other organizations.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Action After Biden-Harris Administration Selectively Targets Elon Musk’s Voter Registration Drives While Enabling Noncitizens to Illegally Vote
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) request with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to investigate the federal agency’s intimidation of businessman Elon Musk over his voter registration program that performs outreach to supporters of First and Second Amendment rights.
Doc defeats Harris Co. malpractice suit; Family claimed patient never consented to chemo drug
HOUSTON - A Harris County jury has ruled for an oncologist who was hit with a lawsuit following his decision to prescribe a patient Hydrea, a chemotherapy medication.
Politics in the Office: Infinitely Spookier than Halloween on October 31, 2024
The only thing scarier than a haunted house is an office during election season.
Understanding Academic Freedom
Academic freedom on U.S. campuses has become a much-discussed topic in recent years.
Family Alleges Negligence Against Nursing Facility Following Mother's Death
A lawsuit has been filed against Cambridge Medical Investors LLC d/b/a Gardens Terrace at Houston Nursing & Rehabilitation and Life Care Centers of America Inc., accusing them of negligence leading to Mary Johnson's death due to inadequate...
Plaintiff Alleges Grocery Chain Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Houston woman has filed a lawsuit against The Kroger Co., claiming negligence after slipping on spilled Gatorade at one of their stores led to serious injuries.
Utility Company Accused of Negligence Leading to Personal Injuries
Two individuals have filed a lawsuit against The Aspen Utility Company for alleged negligence resulting in personal injuries sustained from uncovered pits during utility work in Kingwood Community.
Medical Spa Operator Accused of Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
Tessa Coleman has filed a lawsuit against a Bellaire-based medical spa operator for alleged negligence resulting in severe burns during treatment.
School bus driver who wouldn't ride with gay man loses lawsuit
GALVESTON - A Texas City school bus driver who says he was fired for refusing to ride in a car with a gay man has lost his second lawsuit, thanks to his timing being off.
Legal and medical experts say the Dobbs decision has left a quagmire of questions
Professors from the University of Houston Law Center and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine participated in a panel discussion earlier this month to address the legal and medical landscape concerning women’s reproductive health since the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Greenberg Traurig’s Roland Garcia Named World Affairs Council of Greater Houston 2024 Global Leader of Influence
Roland Garcia, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Houston office, was named a 2024 Global Leader of Influence by The World Affairs Council of Greater Houston.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Transport Service After Injury Incident
Willie Haywood has filed a lawsuit against Scubby Transportation Services following an incident where he sustained severe injuries due to alleged negligence by the transport company.
Plaintiff sues multiple energy service companies over alleged negligence leading to workplace injury
An Oklahoma worker has filed a lawsuit against three major energy service companies after sustaining severe injuries due to alleged negligence at a rig site in Midland, Texas.
Texas Shopper Sues Grocery Chain Fiesta Mart Over Negligence Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
Jody Wortham has taken legal action against Fiesta Mart after sustaining injuries from a slip-and-fall accident at one of their Houston locations in December 2022.
Houston Shopper Sues Grocery Giant Over Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Houston woman has filed a lawsuit against Whole Foods Market Services after suffering injuries from slipping on pooled water at one of their stores due to alleged negligence.
Temple Law Clinic Students Win Appeal with Precedential Opinion from Third Circuit
Student-advocates in Temple Law’s Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic have won an appeal in prisoners’ rights litigation before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Don Arrington, Cara Costanzo, Jen Hance, and Stephanie Terinoni – now graduates in the Class of 2024.
Pa. startup grows mushroom-based coffins with support from Penn State Law clinics
When his wife, Kat Mackenzie, suffered a massive stroke, Max Justice — a cybersecurity doctoral student at the time — began researching ways to support her recovery. He discovered research by Paul Stamets, a renowned U.S. mycologist, on the numerous health benefits associated with mushrooms.