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SOUTHEAST TEXAS RECORD

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Mark McCaig News


Local Law Firms Are Using “Paycheck Protection” Funds to Bankroll Democratic Campaign Efforts

By Mark McCaig |
Mark McCaig exposes a bit of the waste in the so-called Paycheck Protection Program that benefits Democratic candidates.

Local Governments Must Be More Transparent When Hiring Outside Lawyers

By Mark McCaig |
Over the past several years, there has been a dramatic increase in litigation brought by local governments across Texas utilizing outside lawyers hired on a contingent-fee basis. Much of this litigation has been driven by law firms that have engaged in aggressive marketing efforts, enticing local officials with the prospect of a financial windfall at no risk to them. The nature of these lawsuits varies widely, but includes numerous lawsuits against pharmaceutical manufacturers, automobile manufacturers, construction companies, and other businesses.