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Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 27-29, 2008
Foundation awards grant to Catholic Charities for legal aid to poor
AUSTIN � The Texas Access to Justice Foundation has announced that its 2008-2009 allotment of grants, totaling more than $24 million, will be distributed to 40 nonprofit organizations throughout Texas.
BBB, FBI warn of relief scams following Hurricane Gustav
In the aftermath of disasters, relief agencies appeal to citizens for monetary donations to aid those in devastated areas. But the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are also appealing to citizens to beware of scams from fraudulent groups that seek only to make a profit for themselves.
Ford Park site of emergency preparations for Hurricane Gustav
Hundreds of ambulances and buses were staged at Ford Park, ready to respond to areas hit by Hurricane Gustav. The Jefferson County entertainment complex, Ford Park, was not the place for a concert over Labor Day weekend.
Gustav misses SE Texas; Area prepared for the worst
Many businesses, like this florist shop on Calder Avenue in Beaumont, took necessary precautions before Hurricane Gustav. As Hurricane Gustav swelled to wind speeds of 145 mph and possible landfall anywhere from the upper Texas coast to east of New Orleans, emergency management officials from local, state and federal agencies were taking no chances.
Evacuation order lifted, county offices to reopen Thursday
Some of the outer bands of Hurricane Gustav could be seen darkening the skies near the Jefferson County Courthouse on Monday afternoon as the storm made landfall in Louisiana. The mandatory evacuation order for Jefferson, Orange and Hardin counties has been lifted, according to a news release from the Beaumont police.
BREAKING: Evacuation Ordered for Jefferson County!
Westbound lanes of Interstate 10 are filling up as residents flee from Louisiana in advance of Hurricane Gustav. Local officials have called for the mandatory evacuation of all residents of Jefferson County beginning at 6 a.m. Sunday in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 20-26, 2008
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Aug. 21-26, 2008
Jury finds Bush not guilty in criminal trial, but civil suit regarding bullet removal continues
Prosecutors would have liked to have the bullet that is lodged in Joshua Bush's forehead to convict the Groves teen on felony charges.
Homebuilders' online service files patent infringement suit against Pulte, others
Scott Clearman MARSHALL � A recent patent infringement suit has an online service for builders and buyers pitted against some of the country's largest homebuilders and manufacturers.
Only one BP civil case remains after four more settlements
After more than 4,000 suits filed against BP by victims of the 2005 explosion at its Texas City refinery, there is now only one civil case left on the books.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Aug. 14-20, 2008
(FOR PAPER ONLY) Simmons boasts Lamar successes as new year begins
Lamar University President James Simmons addresses faculty, students at annual convocation In his almost 10 years as university president, Jimmy Simmons has seen a lot of successes at Lamar University.
Paper theft report by Record gets no response from prosecutors
After a jury found that DuPont was not responsible for his client's mesothelioma, plaintiff's attorney Glen Morgan alleged the jurors may have been influenced by the Southeast Texas Record's coverage and demanded a new trial.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 13-18, 2008
Beaumont attorney files 16 suits against GlaxoSmithKline over diabetes drug Avandia
Alleging his clients were injured or died after taking the diabetes drug Avandia, Provost Umprhey attorney Chris Kirchmer has filed 16 new lawsuits against drug maker GlaxoSmithKline.
DuPont gathering evidence for new asbestos trial
Judge Donald Floyd Earlier this year, attorneys for DuPont convinced a Jefferson County jury that the company was not responsible for a former employee's mesothelioma. But after the judge granted the plaintiff's motion for a new trial, the defendants are back to gathering evidence.
Prosecutors say BP is living up to safety standards spelled out in plea agreement
Despite victims' complaints to the contrary, federal prosecutors say BP is complying with the safety requirements spelled out in its plea agreement.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts, Aug. 7-12, 2008