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$156 M verdict against ATT in patent suit
Doug Cawley of McKool Smith A federal jury delivered a $156 million verdict against AT&T Friday in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by a Dallas-based communications company.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Court
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
New business licenses/assumed names filed with Jefferson County Clerk
Orig. Filing Date: 09/06/2007 Certificate #: 71323
This Just In: Jefferson County
Aug. 29
Beaulieu recognized with Star of Texas award
Beaumont police officer Lisa Beaulieu Beaumont police officer Lisa Beaulieu was among 27 law enforcement officers and first responders to receive the Star of Texas Award from Gov. Rick Perry. The annual award is given to recognize officers killed or seriously injured in the line of duty and to honor the first responders' commitment to protecting the safety of the state's citizens.
Plaintiff's lawyer says petrochemical industry knowingly sacrificed lives
According to plaintiff's lawyer Dale Hanks, the local petrochemical facilities that have provided a comfortable way of life for generations of Southeast Texans are in reality secretive, callous, arrogant, reckless and have no regard for human life.
Four Beaumont men indicted for hurricane fraud
Four Beaumont men have been indicted for making false statements to FEMA to obtain hurricane assistance.
Lamar County man seeks $4 million from VA
A Lamar County man alleges he was treated negligently at a veterans' hospital and is seeking $4 million in compensation from the U.S. government.
This Just In: Orange County
Aug. 29
This Just In: Jefferson County
Aug. 29
Parking lot fight ends in criminal charges, civil suit
What began as friends hanging out in a parking lot ended with one man sustaining injuries, another facing criminal charges and a federal lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas.
Landowners' case moves to federal magistrate
A case involving landowners who say a lawsuit against them is a violation of their civil rights has been referred to a federal magistrate in Beaumont.
New business licenses/assumed names issued by the Jefferson County Clerk
Orig. Filing Date: 08/30/2007 Certificate #: 71290
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Court
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Christus lays off 100 employees
Christus Health Care announced it will immediately layoff 100 employees from its Beaumont and Port Arthur hospitals, according to a statement released Wednesday, Sept. 5.
Jones Act case against Kirby proceeds in federal court
Richard Schechter A Jones Act case against Kirby Inland Marine filed in April is proceeding through federal court in the Eastern District of Texas.
New business licenses/assumed names issued by the Jefferson County Clerk
Orig. Filing Date: 08/23/2007 Certificate #: 71253
PAISD officially desegregated after 37 years in court
U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield It has taken almost 40 years, but the Port Arthur Independent School District is now officially desegregated.