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Stockyards Act created in 1921 to protect competition in meat, poultry industry
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reinterpreted the Packers and Stockyards Act in a case by poultry farmers against Pilgrim's Pride.
Andrade named new Texas secretary of state
Esperanza "Hope" Andrade AUSTIN � Esperanza "Hope" Andrade of San Antonio became the first Hispanic woman to serve as Texas secretary of state Wednesday when she was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry.
Teen with bullet in head sues surgeon that tried to remove it
Joshua Bush The strange case of Joshua Bush, the Groves teen with a bullet lodged in his forehead, took another odd twist when Bush filed a lawsuit accusing the doctor who tried to remove the projectile of medical battery.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, July 10-16, 2008
Fund established to restore Texas Governor's Mansion
A June 8 fire heavily damaged the 150-year-old Texas Governor's Mansion. AUSTIN � Last month an arsonist set fire to the historic mansion that has been home to governors of Texas for more than 150 years. Now the state's first lady will spearhead the fundraising efforts for the mansion's restoration.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. Courts, Eastern District of Texas, July 11-15, 2008
Beaumont jury awards Dallas company $18M in patent infringement case
A Beaumont jury has awarded DeepNines Technology of Dallas $18 million in a federal patent infringement case against McAfee, one of the world's largest Internet security companies.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, July 1-9, 2008
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in federal courts in the Eastern District of Texas, July 2-9, 2008
Counterclaim filed, bars closed following Dram Shop suit against Crockett Street
Barely a month ago, a young woman left a Beaumont bar and died in a head on collision. In the few weeks since her death on June 5, the woman's parents have filed a lawsuit, a defendant has filed a counterclaim and the bar where she had been drinking has gone out of business.
Legal climate helps make Texas top business state, Perry says
Another study has named Texas as the top state for business, and the governor names the fairness of its legal climate as one of the reasons for the state's success.
County drops prisoner-housing litigation after PA pays up
After more than a year of legal battling, the controversy over payment for housing municipal prisoners came to an end when the city of Port Arthur paid Jefferson County more than $257,000.
Umphrey endowment creates LU scholarship for union workers
Attorney Walter Umphrey of Beaumont has created an endowment to provide scholarships for union workers at Lamar University.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. Courts, Eastern District of Texas, June 26-July 1
Couple never receives cash back on new truck, sues rewards company
Orange County residents Ricky Lee and Tammie Weatherford made a trip to Energy Country Ford in Port Arthur to purchase a new vehicle and $1,500 cash back.
Seaman sues four defendants in Jones Act case
M/V Ms Mary Clint Guidry, a Louisiana resident, was working as a seaman aboard the M/V Ms Mary when he became injured.
'Record' takes holiday break from print edition
As America takes a holiday for Independence Day this Friday, we at the Southeast Texas Record will be celebrating too.
Recent business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Recent business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, June 19-25, 2008
Sally Beauty to pay woman $30K for unlawful hiring practices
An African American woman who said a West Orange beauty supplier denied her employment so it could meet its quota of white employees has received a settlement from a suit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed on her behalf.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts, June 19-25, 2008