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Mostyn fights to disqualify TWIA counsel as agency considers settlements
Last week, the board of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association met to consider taking the agency into receivership due to the thousands of pending Hurricane Ike lawsuits. Instead, the board agreed to consider a settlement offer from Houston attorney Steve Mostyn.
State Rep. Reynolds charged with 7 others in barratry scheme
A Texas lawyer and lawmaker has been charged with participating in an ambulance-chasing scheme with at least seven other attorneys.
Bill would crack down on predatory practices of third party lawsuit lenders
AUSTIN – A central Texas lawmaker has authored a bill aimed to crack down on predatory practices by the state’s lawsuit lending industry.
Record columnist receives Texas Bar Foundation award
Southeast Texas Record columnist John G. Browning has been named the winner of the Texas Bar Foundation’s 2013 Dan Rugeley Price Memorial Award.
Watts quits steering committee in middle of BP trial
Following a recent government investigation into how he got his spot on the Plaintiffs Steering Committee, Texas attorney Mikal Watts abruptly resigned from his role in the middle of the BP oil spill trial.
WSJ: Discrepancies found between Coon's trust claims, asbestos lawsuits
Beaumont’s high profile plaintiffs’ attorney Brent Coon might have committed fraud when submitting his clients’ claims to asbestos trusts, according to an investigation by the Wall Street Journal.
'Johnny Football' files another trademark infringement suit
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is used to taking hits on the football field, but not to his pocketbook or his brand.
Feds join civil fraud suit against Lance Armstrong
The federal government has joined a civil lawsuit against Lance Armstrong alleging that the cyclist committed fraud by taking performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France and other events for the U.S. Postal Service team.
Watts investigated for falsifying client list to get on BP plaintiffs steering committee
SAN ANTONIO – The federal government is investigating whether one of the high-profile attorneys involved in BP oil spill litigation falsified his client list in order to qualify for the plaintiffs’ steering committee.
Suits coming in over disabled cruise ship nightmare at sea
It took less than a day after the crippled cruise ship Carnival Triumph returned to port for passengers to begin filing lawsuits over their four-day nightmare at sea.
Perry's recruitment of California businesses supported by reform groups
Texas is open for business, and Gov. Rick Perry wants everybody in California to know it.
Lawmaker wants end to print publication of legal notices
If a Texas lawmaker is successful, one of the remaining revenue sources for newspapers will disappear.
Dietz: Texas school funding system unconstitutional
The system used by the state of Texas to fund its public schools is unconstitutional, a federal judge in Austin declared Monday.
Morgan takes on 'revenge porn' websites
A recent lawsuit filed by Beaumont attorney John Morgan is bringing national attention to the problem of “revenge porn” websites.
Watts gathering doctors to fight medical insurers over prompt payments
Texas courts are no strangers to lawsuits against insurance companies, but South Texas attorney Mikal Watts is leading a new charge against insurers on behalf of medical professionals seeking prompt payment.
White House to secessionists: Union between states is 'indestructible'
The U.S. Constitution gives citizens the right to change the government through elections, but does not provide the right to walk away from the Union, said the White House Monday in response to a Texas petition seeking secession.
Former silicosis clients sue O’Quinn firm for overbilling, cover up
Houston attorney John O’Quinn made millions for himself and his firm by representing clients in suits against diet drug manufacturers and breast implant makers and tobacco companies. Before his death in 2009, O’Quinn had then put his efforts into silicosis cases.
Abbott: BISD, other districts not in compliance with safety standards
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said he was “shocked to learn” that 78 Texas school districts, including the Beaumont Independent School District, have failed to meet state-mandated safety measures.
From 'Hellhole' to 'Point of Light;' Texas drops from tort reform report
Once considered a “Judicial Hellhole,” the state of Texas is now listed among the “Points of Light” in the latest report from the American Tort Reform Association.