Marilyn Tennissen News
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Oct. 8-10, 2008
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Oct. 2-8, 2008
Asbestos suit against 80 companies filed on behalf of deceased worker
Lou Thompson Black Brent Coon & Associates attorney Lou Thompson Black started the week with a case naming almost 80 companies that allegedly conspired to conceal the hazards of asbestos.
Manager sues after learning pipe service company had no equipment
James John Briggs claims he was offered a job as operations manager of a pipe services company only to discover the company did not have any of the equipment needed to do the job. When the company later fired him, he sued the owners for fraud and breach of contract.
Pipefitters sue refinery for failing to clear pipe prior to repair
Two pipefitters say they sustained respiratory injuries when the pipeline they had been instructed to work on had not been properly cleared and suddenly released hazardous chemicals into the air.
Program encourages Texans to vote in judicial contests
Three justices on the Texas Supreme Court face opposition in the general election next month, but according to a recent poll most Texas voters will skip over the high court and other judicial contests on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Oct. 3-7, 2008
Total donates $1M to Red Cross for Ike victims
The owners of a Port Arthur refinery are lending a hand to help their employees and other area residents that have been affected by Hurricane Ike.
Recent business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Recent business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Sept.25-Oct.1, 2008
Open Beaches Act leaves Bolivar property owners unsure of next move
Crystal Beach aerial photo taken Sept. 8, a few days before Hurricane Ike made landfall. Judge Bob Wortham's beach house is indicated by the arrow. When the first aerial pictures of Crystal Beach after Hurricane Ike came out, it looked like Judge Bob Wortham's house was one of the few beachfront structures still standing.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Sept. 24-Oct. 1, 2008
Judge rules in favor of Army in PA group's suit over nerve gas waste disposal
Veolia incineration facility in Port Arthur After suing the U.S. Army on claims that shipments of nerve gas waste water to Port Arthur posed a threat to area residents, a local environmental group has had its suit thrown out by a U.S. District Court judge.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Sept. 24, 2008
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases in the Eastern District of Texas
Texas Supreme Court allows extensions due to Ike
The Jack Brooks Federal Building in Beaumont remains closed following Hurricane Ike. The Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont reopened for business on Sept. 24, but attorneys don't need to rush to the clerk's office. The Texas Supreme Court has granted additional time to file documents.
Suit alleges Galveston leaders allowed early re-entry to influential residents
City leaders in Galveston are faced with the enormous task of bringing their city back to life after Hurricane Ike. Now they are also faced with a lawsuit by a local attorney that accuses officials of allowing affluent and influential residents to pass through roadblocks and reenter the city, while denying entry to others.
Courthouse to reopen Wednesday
The Jefferson County Courthouse and the flooded Park Street underpass following Hurricane Ike. The Jefferson County Courthouse will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, according to a statement from Jefferson County Judge Ron Walker and members of the Commissioner's Court.
AG warns Texans to be wise when making hurricane relief donations
When a disaster like Hurricane Ike hits the Lone Star State, residents always respond with generosity to help their fellow Texans.
Orange Co. evacuation order rescinded
The Orange County Office of Emergency Management has announced that the Mandatory Evacuation Order is lifted as of 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20.
Photos of Hurricane Ike aftermath in Beaumont-Part 2
9/17/2008-The "muffler man" is left balancing on one foot after Hurricane Ike knocked him from his perch at Ken's Muffler on 11th Street. All photos by Marilyn Tennissen