Marilyn Tennissen News
Hot temps, cool times in store for Spindletop Spin
Hundreds of riders depart Crocket Street in last year's Spindletop Spin to benefit the Pro Bono Program. Climbing temperatures make it the perfect time to climb aboard a bike and generate a little breeze while generating funds for a good cause.
Philpott, Houseman winners of 2009 BBB Torch Awards
Torch Award winners Philpott Motors General Manager Bob Thewman, left, and Owner Relations Manager Jennifer Parker, right, join guest speaker Michael Reagan, center, at the May 5 banquet.
Philpott Motors Ltd. in Nederland and Tony Houseman Companies of Orange are the winners of the 2009 Torch Awards for Marketplace Trust presented May 5th by the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas.
Austin judge denies motion to have former rival's suit against governor thrown out
Rick Perry AUSTIN � Rick Perry may have won the Texas governor's election in 2006, but his supporters have lost a step in a legal battle with his former opponent.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, April 30-May 6, 2009
Compro Tax faces federal suits over alleged gas purchase scheme
Clients of a locally-based tax preparation service thought they would get tax credit for purchases of alternative fuels, but now they claim something about the sales of methane gas from landfills just doesn't smell right.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, April 29-May 4, 2009
Bales named new US Attorney for Eastern District
Bales A former FBI agent is now the top law enforcement officer in East Texas. John Malcolm Bales was appointed U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas on May 1.
Dayton residents sue US government over auto collision in Kansas
Two local residents have filed a federal lawsuit, alleging a government employee caused an auto collision.
Local firm has experience with Dole banana picker lawsuits
A judge in Los Angeles recently dismissed two cases against Dole filed by banana pickers because she found the plaintiff's attorneys committed fraud.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, April 23-30, 2009
Browning wins national legal writing award
Dallas attorney and Southeast Texas Record columnist John Browning was recently named the winner of the 2009 Burton Award for Distinguished Achievement in Legal Writing.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, April 24, 2009
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, April 16-21, 2009
Breaking News: Texas Senate passes asbestos causation bill
Duncan (R) AUSTIN -- A bill that critics fear will expose thousands of additional businesses to asbestos lawsuits has passed the Texas Senate.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, April 9-15, 2009
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas-Tyler Division, April 2-14, 2009
GM sued over death allegedly caused by defective seat belts
A wrongful death suit has been filed against General Motors by a local woman who alleges her daughter's death was caused by GM's defective seat belts.
Critics see former Beaumont attorney's contract with Pennsylvania governor as 'pay to play'
A former Beaumont attorney may lose out on millions in legal fees if the Pennsylvania Supreme Court removes him from a suit against a pharmaceutical company on allegations his contract for legal fees has the appearance of a "pay to play" scheme.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, April 2-6, 2009
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, April 1-8, 2009