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Travis County woman files first Texas tainted egg lawsuit
Simon The first Texas lawsuit over salmonella poisoning from infected eggs has been filed by a Travis County woman.
Wrongful death suit filed against Beaumont pub
The family of a man killed in a collision with a drunk driver has filed a wrongful death suit against the driver and the bar that served the alcohol.
Couple blames house fire on electric lines
A Beaumont couple claims downed power lines that remained charged are responsible for a fire that damaged their home.
Report shows special interests spending more in state Supreme Court races
Spending on state Supreme Court elections across the country has more than doubled in the past decade, and, according to a report released Monday, special interest groups are outspending individual donors by a wide margin.
MDL judges pick New Orleans as venue for BP suits
Barbier After a tug-of-war between plaintiff and defense attorneys, a panel of judges has decided the hundreds of lawsuits against BP over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill will be consolidated and heard in federal court in New Orleans.
Changes to maritime laws motivated by politics, lawyer says
Freeman Since the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded in April, some groups, including trial lawyers, see the incident as an opportunity to make changes to the federal statutes that cover injuries and deaths in the maritime industry.
More than 500 riders pedal for legal aid
Riders pass over the Maury Meyers Bridge during the Spindletop Spin fundraiser for the Jefferson County Pro Bono Program on June 5. When riders gathered between the arches on Crockett Street for the start of the Spindletop Spin last Saturday, bicycles were packed wheel to wheel along the brick-paved street.
Reformers, trial attorneys come together to fight barratry
Edwards Tort reformers and trial attorneys usually don't agree on much, but both groups recently joined forces to urge Texas lawmakers to help put an end to the practice of "ambulance chasing" in the state.
Perry to Obama: Rein in the EPA
DALLAS � Gov. Rick Perry is asking President Barack Obama to stop the Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to take over Texas' air permitting program.
Cornyn questions McConnell about Texas schools lead paint litigation
Cornyn U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, asked John McConnell Jr. if it was appropriate for a lawyer to solicit a school board as a client in a lead-based paint remediation lawsuit even if the district is not sure its schools contain lead paint.
Texas House committee will address barratry, mesothelioma standards at hearing
Hunter The Texas House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee will conduct an interim hearing on two issues, barratry and evidence standards in mesothelioma lawsuits, Wednesday, May 26.
Kenedy saga has unusual tie to W.R. Grace & Co.
J. Peter Grace In 1948, the sole heir of the vast fortune of the Kenedy family of South Texas fame was Sarita Kenedy East. Before long the rancher's daughter would find her life intertwined with a man whose company later became synonymous with asbestos litigation.
Lehrmann wins GOP primary runoff for Texas Supreme Court
Lehrmann After a runoff victory Tuesday, a family law judge with 22 years of legal experience will represent the Republican party as a candidate for the Texas Supreme Court.
Hutchison plans to stay and fight for Texas in Senate
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, center, announces her decision to stay in the Senate for the rest of her term. She was joined by Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, left, and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn for the March 31 announcement in San Antonio.
Texas judge sets aside $100M verdict in BP case
A federal judge has ruled that 10 workers who sued BP over injuries from a chemical release at the Texas City refinery did not prove the oil company was grossly negligent, setting aside a $100 million verdict.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division, Feb. 25-March 3, 2010.
Very close race leads to GOP runoff for Texas Supreme Court seat
Green There will be a runoff in the GOP for a seat on the Texas Supreme Court, but exactly which Republicans will be on the ballot is still up in the air.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Feb. 17-24, 2010.