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Sanctions hearing against coin fraud attorneys gets contentious
Editor's note: For more background on the case, see "Floyd dismisses motion for sanctions against coin fraud attorneys" on The Record Web site.
Floyd dismisses motion for sanctions against coin fraud attorneys
Judge Donald Floyd granted a motion to dismiss sanctions against two attorneys that represent plaintiffs in fraud litigation against a Beaumont coin company.
Strong Texas economy leads to tax cuts for state's businesses
Gov. Rick Perry AUSTIN � Texas' strong economy and low unemployment are bringing an additional benefit to the state's businesses in the form of a tax cut.
Advocacy groups wants to end software patents, infringement litigation
End Software Patents Executive Director Ben Klemens A non-profit advocacy group wants to see patents on software -- and the infringement lawsuits that often follow -- eliminated, claiming the current patent system hurts business and stifles innovation.
New test could expose malingerers in personal injury cases
Fakers beware -- there is now a test that may be used to determine if plaintiffs are making false claims about personal injuries.
Former Beaumont cop sentenced for defrauding union
A former Beaumont police officer was sentenced to federal prison March 6 for using union funds for his personal use.
Clinton wins Texas primary, but county backs Obama
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary March 4, but Jefferson County had a clear case of "Obama Mania."
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 02/28/2008 Certificate #: 72304
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Criss loses bid for Dem nomination to Texas Supreme Court
Linda Yanez In spite of large campaign contributions from Southeast Texas trial lawyers,Galveston District Court Judge Susan Criss has lost out on her bid to secure the Democratic nomination for a seat on the Texas Supreme Court.
UPDATE (11 p.m.): Yanez still ahead of Criss in primary
Linda Yanez With just over 50 percent of precincts reporting in the Democratic primary, Linda Yanez is maintaining her statewide lead over Susan Criss for a seat on the Texas Supreme Court.
Yanez leading Criss in Texas early voting
Linda Yanez With early votes counted, Linda Yanez has a statewide lead over Susan Criss in the Democratic Primary race for Place 8 on the Texas Supreme Court.
Texans head to the polls! Stay with The Record for primary results!
The polls are now open for the Texas primaries, where much of the national attention will be on the Democratic race for the presidential nomination. But the Texas ballots also include races that could affect the state's judicial makeup.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 02/21/2008 Certificate #: 72259
Obama visits Beaumont
With the Texas Primary only five days away, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama packed the Julie Rogers Theater in downtown Beaumont on Feb. 28.
Recent patent/copyright infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Floyd grants emergency TRO against Coon in tobacco fee arbitration dispute with Umphrey
Brent Coon Attorney Brent Coon needs to stop trying to force his former employers at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm into arbitration over tobacco fees, a Jefferson County judge ruled recently.
Judge finds no violations of Victims' Rights Act in BP agreement
Victims of the deadly 2005 explosion at the BP refinery in Texas City are trying to convince a federal judge that she should reject the company's guilty plea to criminal violations, but so far all the judge has rejected is part of their argument.
Congressman holds open house
U.S. Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas 2nd, held an open house for constituents and community leaders Feb. 21 at his Orleans Street offices in Beaumont.