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Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Perry says indictment against him is the real 'abuse of power'
Texas Gov. Rick Perry says Friday’s indictment against him for abuse of power is really nothing more than an abuse of power by the Travis County District Attorney’s Office.
Abbott says EPA overstepping with expanded definition of 'navigable waters'
AUSTIN - The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new regulations that would expand the agency’s regulatory authority over navigable waters, a move Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott opposes.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Aug. 4 • Harcol Research LLC v Vitacost.com Inc. Case No. 2:14-cv-00809 Plaintiff Harcol Research is a limited liability company organized in Nevada with a principal place of business in Tyler, Texas. It claims to be the owner of U.S. Patent No. 5,817,364 for a Beverage Containing Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid and Method of Making. Defendant makes and sells nutritional supplement products,
Creighton wins District 4 Senate seat in runoff
After a special runoff election on Tuesday, Jefferson County residents will have a new senator representing them in Austin.
Whistleblower case goes back to alleged incident in 2008
The Texas Attorney General's Office is being sued by Ginger Weatherspoon, an attorney who in 2006 began working in the Child Support Division.
Former judge at center of whistleblower case had previous battle with OAG
The Office of the Attorney General of Texas claims a lawsuit against it by a former employee does not qualify under the Whistleblower Act and is asking the Texas Supreme Court to dismiss the case.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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OAG says employee's suit doesn't qualify under Whistleblower Act
The Texas Office of the Attorney General maintains a lawsuit against it by a former employee does not satisfy legal requirements under the Texas Whistleblower Act, even though two other courts have already said it does.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Texas woman's suit over 'Jersey Boys' copyright set for 2015 trial
The story of the Four Seasons singing group has been made into a book, a Broadway play and now a major motion picture, but a Texas woman is still waiting for her late husband to get recognition for his part in telling the group’s story.
Abbott, Davis have differing reactions to Hobby Lobby decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of three family-owned businesses Monday, saying they can refuse to pay for certain forms of contraception.
Three nominated for federal judgeships in Texas
Three Texas men have been named to fill judicial vacancies in the federal courts of the Lone Star State.
'Record' columnist named chair of Bar Journal editorial board
The Texas Bar Journal has announced the appointment of Dallas attorney John G. Browning as chairman of the publication's editorial board.
Texas firm's 'Serial Killer' ad has truckers up in arms
A Texas law firm’s recent ad in a national magazine has the trucking industry in an outrage.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Judge: Dietz can stay on school finance case
The judge presiding over the Texas school finance case will be allowed to continue in that role despite some questionable emails he exchanged with plaintiffs’ attorneys, ruled a visiting judge on June 20.
Abbott pleased with Supreme Court's rebuke of EPA
WASHINGTON – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling will stop the Environmental Protection Agency from requiring permits for greenhouse gas emissions from new or modified industrial facilities, a move that the Texas attorney general sees as a victory.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
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Lance Armstrong loses again in federal court; Whistleblower suit allowed to proceed
The U.S. Postal Service will be allowed to continue its quest to recover more than $40 million it spent sponsoring Lance Armstrong in the Tour de France while he was on banned performance-enhancing drugs.