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HOUSTON — A Harris County longshoreman is suing the Houston Port Authority, alleging he was electrocuted while working on municipal property.

Patient alleges group of medical professionals' negligence nearly cost her ability to speak

HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing a group of medical professionals, alleging negligence caused her to nearly lose the ability to speak.

State Court

Appeals court upholds chiropractor's penalty in insurance, medical fee dispute

By Marian Johns | Sep 17, 2019

AUSTIN – A Texas court of appeals has upheld a district court's ruling that affirms a Commissioner of Workers' Compensation's penalty of more than $20,000 ordered against a Texas chiropractor stemming from a medical fee dispute.

Woodlands Franchise Management accused of not paying overtime rate

HOUSTON — An employee is suing a management company, alleging he was not paid the proper overtime rate.

Customer alleges Home Depot negligence caused injuries

GALVESTON — A Houston man is suing Home Depot, alleging that he was injured due to the negligence of an employee.

State Court

Justices uphold appointment of umpire in State Farm insurance appraisal dispute

By Marian Johns | Sep 17, 2019

HOUSTON — A Texas appeals court has upheld a trial court's appointment of an umpire in an insurance claim appraisal dispute while dismissing the insured's appeal of sanctions against her attorney and his firm for lack of jurisdiction.

State of Florida sued for trafficking and abuse of elderly under guardianship

By David Yates | Sep 17, 2019

SAN ANTONIO - A group of adult children sued the state of Florida’s governor and attorney general in Florida Northern District Court, alleging that, under court appointed guardianship, their parents’ estate, assets, 401k funds, social security money, jewelry, cars and homes are being stolen.

DLA PIPER: General James Mattis to join the Cohen Group

General James Mattis will join The Cohen Group as a Senior Counselor in October, the firm announced.

POLSINELLI PC: Polsinelli Shareholder Allen J. Dickey Named to Strafford’s Real Estate Law Webinar Advisory Board

Allen J. Dickey, a Dallas-based shareholder in Polsinelli’s Real Estate Finance practice, has been named to the Real Estate Law Webinar Advisory Board of Strafford Publications (“Strafford”).

BAKER HOSTETLER LLP: Leading White Collar and Litigation Partner Shawn Cleveland Joins BakerHostetler in Texas

BakerHostetler announced today that Shawn Cleveland has joined the firm as a partner on its White Collar, Investigations and Securities Enforcement and Litigation team.

SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP: Shook Announces 2019 Fall Class

Shook, Hardy & Bacon is pleased to announce that 19 new law school graduates have joined the firm in its Chicago, Houston, Kansas City, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. offices.

REED SMITH LLP: Global law firm Reed Smith will be part of 19-city block District of Harwood

Global real estate firm Harwood International and global law firm Reed Smith have announced a new lease in the 19-city block District of Harwood.

Texas AG says Prude Pharma bankruptcy filing expected, states to get billions to address opioid epidemic

By David Yates | Sep 16, 2019

AUSTIN – Purdue Pharma filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday was not unexpected, says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Harris County Attorney Ryan sues refinery for release of dangerous chemicals

By David Yates | Sep 16, 2019

HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed suit on Thursday, Sept. 12, against Houston Refining for releasing excessive amounts of dangerous chemicals into the atmosphere earlier this month.

Their View

Senator Cornyn’s Legislation to Fight Back Against the Teen Vaping Epidemic

By Alicia Giordiano | Sep 16, 2019

As a longtime supporter of Senator John Cornyn, I was grateful to read about a bipartisan bill he introduced alongside Senators Feinstein (D-CA) and Van Hollen (D-MD). This bill, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, was introduced in hopes of reversing the recent trend of teens and minors vaping.

Court activity on Sept. 13: Smart Financial Credit Union vs Zachary S. Dearbonne

The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Smart Financial Credit Union against Zachary S. Dearbonne on Sept. 13: 'Default Judgment And Notice'.

Court activity on Sept. 13: Onemain Financial Group LLC vs Stephen E. Dunn

The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Onemain Financial Group LLC against Stephen E. Dunn on Sept. 13: 'Original Petition Citation Issued'.

Case activity for Sharpstown Manor vs Robert Isenhoor on Sept. 13

The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sharpstown Manor against Robert Isenhoor on Sept. 13.

Case activity for American Express National Bank vs Olga L. Rodriguez on Sept. 13

The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by American Express National Bank against Olga L. Rodriguez on Sept. 13.

Case activity for Olusesi Olufemi vs Valentine Obison on Sept. 12