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New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 06/12/2008 Certificate #: 72973
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts, June 11-18, 2008
Texas Bar Foundation donates $25k for FLDS children's ad litem attorneys
AUSTIN � When hundreds of children were removed from the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saints compound, hundreds of Texas attorneys stepped up to provide legal representation to the children at no charge.
Klein, Gillam reach agreement over defamation lawsuit
Philip Klein A defamation lawsuit filed last year by a local JP against an Internet blogger recently ended without further litigation.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 06/05/2008 Certificate #: 72929
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
Arson blamed for fire at Governor's Mansion
Austin's pre-dawn sky was lit by the fire blazing at the Texas Governor's Mansion on June 8. Authorities believe the fire that heavily damaged the Texas Governor's Mansion in Austin last Sunday was the work of an arsonist.
Record columnist wins big in journalism competitions
John G. Browning June 6 was a good night for Southeast Texas Record columnist John G. Browning. The Dallas attorney brought home several writing awards at journalism competitions in Beaumont and Houston.
Floyd denied motion for new trial in 2002 asbestos case
Judge Floyd A few weeks ago, Judge Donald Floyd granted plaintiff's attorney Glen Morgan's motion for a new trial against DuPont. Morgan claimed the jury must have gotten the verdict in favor of the chemical company wrong since the trial evidence showed so overwhelmingly that the plaintiff's mesothelioma was caused by his exposure to asbestos while working at DuPont.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Galveston County District Courts
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Galveston County District Courts, May 27-June 2, 2008
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 05/29/2008 Certificate #: 72870
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Perry sets special election date for Senate District 17
Kyle Janek AUSTIN � A special election will be held in November to fill the vacancy in Texas Senate District 17, Gov. Rick Perry announced June 4.
Dad files suit against theater after son falls in restroom
Regardless of what was showing on the screen, a Beaumont child gave his experience at a local movie theater "two thumbs down."
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Marshall Division, Eastern District of Texas
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 05/22/2008 Certificate #: 72836
Spindletop Spin to benefit pro bono program
Hundreds of cyclists are expected to roll out for the Spindletop Spin to benefit the Jefferson County Pro Bono Program on June 7. Last year's event, pictured, raised more than $25,000 to provide legal services to the needy. It's time again for hundreds of cyclists to take the roads, but they won't only be riding for fun and exercise but also to raise money for a program that provides free legal services to those in need.
Floyd grants Morgan's request for new trial against DuPont
Judge Donald Floyd Although attorneys for DuPont convinced a Jefferson County jury that the company was not responsible for a former employee's mesothelioma, the case is back to square one with Judge Donald Floyd's decision to order a new trial.
Crossroads Center tenants in dispute over agreement
The owners of portions of a strip mall are suing and seeking a restraining order against adjacent parcel owners for allegedly violating a prior agreement.
Court: Texas had no right to take polygamists' kids
Judge Walther A Texas appeals court ruled May 22 that a San Angelo judge exceeded her discretion when she ordered the state to take custody of more than 460 children from a polygamous sect.