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Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Dallas businessman seeks $2M from Arnold & Itkin for legal malpractice
A Dallas businessman has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against a Houston law firm, claiming the attorneys’ negligence cost him almost $2 million.
Local bar association to host legal clinic for veterans
The Jefferson County Bar Association will host a free legal advice clinic for area veterans.
Judicial elections dominate campaign season
With all the campaign signs around Beaumont the last few weeks, it looks more like a presidential election than a party primary coming up on March 4.
Houston forum will address importance of Texas Supreme Court primaries
Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse and Texans for Lawsuit Reform will host an informational forum titled “Vote Smart: The Texas Supreme Court Is Important To You” to discuss the history of the Supreme Court in Texas and what’s at stake in the upcoming 2014 primary elections.
Cruz touts new energy ideas at birthplace of oil industry
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, stood near the site of the Spindletop oil well, the 1901 gusher that launched the petroleum age, to promote the energy "Renaissance" occurring today.
Court at Law judge dies after 20 years on the bench
Longtime Jefferson County judge John Paul Davis died Feb. 10 at age 74. Davis had been serving as judge of County Court at Law No. 3 for 20 years.
US Supreme Court to hear arguments next week in Halliburton securities class action
The U.S. Supreme Court is getting ready to hear arguments from Halliburton in a case that could affect the future of class actions.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Bench trial against ExxonMobil by environmental groups begins in Houston
A trial is underway in Houston that pits environmental groups against the largest refinery in Southeast Texas.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Feb. 3-7, 2014
Coon writes about 'irony and agony' of BP settlement in recent column
In a recent column, Beaumont attorney Brent Coon takes on the BP class settlement.
Jury in Newman beating trial finds BPD officer acted with malice
The beating of a man during a traffic stop six years ago has left one former Beaumont Police officer with a jury ruling he acted with malice and reckless indifference.
Umphrey using his firm, his bank to fight Target over data breach
Beaumont plaintiff’s attorney Walter Umphrey is using his law firm and his bank to fight Target over the retailer’s massive data breach.
Carnival hit with more suits over failed Triumph cruise
Another group of passengers who were stranded for days at sea when their cruise ship broke down has filed a lawsuit against Carnival.
Texas Tribune to host discussion with Deshotel, Ritter
A Texas news service is hosting an event with local lawmakers to discuss the last legislative session.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Patent infringement cases filed Jan. 27-31, 2014.
School finance trial resumes in politically charged atmosphere
The legal fight over how to fund public education in Texas resumed last week in Austin and round two looks to be more politically heated than before.
Canadian oil begins flowing through Texas; Landowners continue legal fight
Cold weather isn’t the only thing making its way from Canada to Southeast Texas as oil began flowing through southern portion of the TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline.
Scott, Crenshaw tapped to fill vacancies in Jefferson County
With two Jefferson County elected officials stepping down, Gov. Rick Perry announced Monday his appointments to fill the vacancies.