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Report examines business model used in asbestos litigation
James Copland, director of the Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute In 1965, the first modern asbestos lawsuit was filed right here in Southeast Texas by Orange attorney Ward Stephenson on behalf of asbestos insulation worker Claude Tomplait.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 04/24/2008 Certificate #: 72660
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts, April 24-30, 2008
Gregory to replace Ratcliffe as U.S. attorney
Rebecca Gregory Following nominations by U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison, Rebecca Gregory has been named the new U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, the Department of Justice announced April 29.
Broussard's takes on defunct pre-need providers over contract financial obligations
Like most funeral homes, Broussard's Mortuary offers pre-need arrangements to consumers through third-party planning service companies. However the Beaumont-based mortuary claims several of those third-parties engaged in fraudulent business practices, leaving Broussard's with millions of dollars in financial obligations to customers.
Contractor sues to collect balance of repair bill
A local building contractor has filed suit against the owner of a Port Arthur business complex to collect an outstanding balance for improvement work.
Report shows lawsuit reforms boost local economy
More than a billion dollars have been added to the local economy and more than 8,000 jobs have been created in Southeast Texas thanks to lawsuit reforms, a national economist reported Monday.
Enterprise, Chronicle file suit against Police News for copyright violations
HOUSTON -- A Galveston journalist is facing a federal lawsuit after the Associated Press, the Beaumont Enterprise and other Texas newspapers say he has posted unauthorized copies of their stories on his news Web sites.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 04/17/2008 Certificate #: 72624
Brooks honored with Legends Scholarship
Former Congressman Jack Brooks was honored with a Legends Scholarship in his name at Lamar University. Longtime legislator Jack Brooks has been honored with a Lamar University scholarship in his name.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts, April 16-21, 2008
Harris poll ranks Texas litigation climate 41 out of 50
Tom Donohue, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce The liability system in Texas ranks among the bottom 10 in the nation, according to a survey of corporate lawyers released Wednesday.
Wrongful death suit filed against Boston Scientific over cardiac defibrillator
The family of an Orange man who died after a cardiac defibrillator implant have sued the manufacturer, alleging the device was defective.
Huff joins elite group of female fire chiefs
Ann Huff joined a unique group this month when she became the first woman chief of the Beaumont Fire Department. The appointment makes Huff one of four female chiefs in Texas and one of 36 in the United States.
South Texas College of Law first in U.S. to win 100 national advocacy titles
Gerald Treece Houston's South Texas College of Law became the first American law school to win 100 national Advocacy competitions, an April 7 press release from the school stated.
Brady honored by life science industry as BIO Legislator of the Year
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) For his work supporting the life science industry, U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) has been named Legislator of the Year by the Biotechnology Industry Organization.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 04/10/2008 Certificate #: 72584
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Through letters judge, lawyers weigh in on Texas tort reforms
When attorney Alistair Dawson moderated a panel discussion on the state of the Texas justice system in January, he had no idea that comments he made would start a letter-writing debate that is not over yet.