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Two Corpus Christi attorneys indicted for barratry
A pair of Texas attorneys were indicted late last week in state court on felony charges that they illegally solicited clients in San Antonio
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Plaintiffs’ attorneys say emails with judge show no bias; Hearing set to determine Dietz removal from school finance case
The plaintiffs’ attorneys who traded emails with the judge say he isn't biased and should not be recused from presiding over the case to determine the constitutionality of the funding system for the public schools in Texas.
Trial date set for BP investors' suit
Investors who claim BP misled them about the severity of the 2010 oil spill will get their day in court.
Management company granted injunction against wanna-be pop star
A Houston judge has ruled in favor of a music management company in its dispute with one of its formerly-contracted artists.
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Judge: Failure of Coon's firm, plaintiff to disclose trust settlement resulted in asbestos mistrial
In a recent article, a former Delaware judge recalled an asbestos case involving Beaumont’s Brent Coon & Associates that demonstrates the need for more transparency in asbestos litigation.
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Frisco attorney sentenced in oil and gas scheme
Attorney Kelly Gordon Rogers of Frisco has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for stealing more than $1 million from investors in fraudulent oil and gas ventures.
Perry, Cruz blast Obama's EPA proposal
The latest proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency that would require power facilities to dramatically reduce carbon dioxide emissions is being met with opposition from Texas lawmakers.
Galveston judge named to 5th Circuit bench
The U.S. Senate has unanimously confirmed a federal judge from the Southern District of Texas to the Fifth Circuit.
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Fishermen accuse Watts of fraud in BP suits; Claim they were not clients
A group of Vietnamese fishermen have filed suit against powerhouse plaintiffs’ attorney Mikal Watts, alleging the lawyer committed fraud when he listed them as his clients in litigation against BP.
5th Circuit affirms decision in qui tam case
A federal appeals court rejected the attempts of a bankrupt whistleblower to prevent his trustee from prosecuting a $12 billion False Claims Act suit.
Lubbock attorneys named as West Texas Legal Legends
Texas Tech University Chancellor Kent R. Hance and famed Lubbock attorney James H. Milam were inducted as West Texas Legal Legends.
AG seeks to recover fraudulent Medicaid funds for dental work
AUSTIN – The Texas Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against a company that has allegedly been fraudulently receiving payments for dental work through Medicaid.
Last settlement brings A&M bonfire litigation to a close
It has taken almost 15 years, but the last of the lawsuits over the collapse of the Texas A&M University bonfire that killed 12 students has concluded.
Manziel settles 'Johnny Football' trademark fight
Johnny Football is going pro, and he’s taking his T-shirts with him.
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Jefferson County Bar to host free consumer law seminar for area veterans
The Jefferson County Bar Association will hold a free consumer law seminar for area veterans. The event will be held noon to 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 9, at the Beaumont VA Outpatient Clinic, 3420 Veterans Circle, Beaumont.