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Texas trial lawyers spend millions in 2008 election cycle to support Democratic candidates
AUSTIN � Personal injury trial lawyers poured millions of dollars into Texas elections this cycle, including more than $6 million to front groups and the Texas Democratic Party, a grass roots organization reported Nov. 24.
Texas SC denies another claim by heirs of Padre Island
A recent decision by the Texas Supreme Court shuts down another dispute over the ownership of Padre Island by heirs of Padre Nicholas Balli. The court denied the plaintiffs' claim that a deed signed more than 150 years ago was a fraud.
Miley Cyrus to perform at Lanier holiday bash
Mark Lanier If any Houstonians missed out on Miley Cyrus' record breaking show at the Livestock Show and Rodeo in March, they just might have another opportunity to see the tween queen perform this holiday season.
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Sony hit with $18.5 million verdict in patent infringement suit over music chip technology
MARSHALL, Texas -- The Sony Corp. was hit with an $18.5 million verdict recently when a Texas jury determined it had infringed on a patent held by Agere Systems.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
Orig. Filing Date: 11/12/2008 Certificate #: 73754
Recent patent infringement suits filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Nov. 13-14, 2008
Nursing major named first David J. Beck Fellow at Lamar
Jennifer Mikel was congratulated by attorney David Beck after she was named recipient of the first David J. Beck Fellowship at Lamar University. Jennifer Mikel, a junior nursing major from Sweeny, has been named the inaugural winner of Lamar University's David J. Beck Fellowship.
Runoff for District 17 set for December
Huffman AUSTIN � Gov. Rick Perry today announced a special runoff election to fill the vacancy in Texas Senate District 17 will be held Dec. 16.
Vote tabulations finish with no change to Harris Co. judicial races
The final outcome of two close judicial races in Harris County remained unchanged after provisional ballots were tabulated Thursday.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Nov. 6-12, 2008
Outcome of two Harris County judicial races pending ballot verification
HOUSTON -- The outcome of two narrowly decided judicial races in Harris County hangs in the balance Thursday as election officials work on final vote tabulations.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Nov. 6, 2008
Democrats file suit against Harris County registrar over provisional ballots
Officials with the Democratic Party of Texas have filed a complaint against the Harris County voter registrar over the counting of provisional ballots that they believe could sway the final outcome of several close judicial races.
Nintendo faces another suit over Wii technology
Another company is taking on video game giant Nintendo in a lawsuit that alleges the popular Wii gaming device infringes previously patented technology.
Former U.S. attorney joins Fulbright & Jaworski
DeGabrielle A former U.S. Attorney in Texas has joined one of the state's biggest law firms.
Investors claim beach development plan was only fraudulent marketing scheme
Artist's rendering of Seagrass from the development Web site. Claiming they were lured by promises of a new luxury beach development complete with tennis courts, swimming pools and private fishing lodges, a group of local investors bought property on the Bolivar Peninsula.
Provost Umphrey Stadium will be home to revived Lamar football team
Walter Umphrey, left, with Lamar University President James Simmons at the naming of the Provost Umphrey Stadium. Beaumont attorney Walter Umprhey's name keeps popping up all over Texas, and not just in the courtroom. When the Lamar University football team returns to the gridiron two years from now it will be in the newly named Provost Umphrey Stadium.
Chamber, TAB seminar to address Texas employment law
Local and state business organizations are teaming up to give company leaders a better insight into employment laws in Texas.
Republicans gaining strength in Democrat-dominated Jefferson County
Jefferson County voters may have joined the majority of Americans in voting for Democrat Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election, but the county's Republican Party still had its own type of victory on Election Day.