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Justices affirm Dow Chemical summary judgment win in suit over man’s cancer
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today affirmed a lower court decision to grant Dow Chemical summary judgment on the ground of limitations in a lawsuit alleging a man developed cancer after being exposed to radiation. -
Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Lawdragon’s ‘500 Leading Lawyers in America’
Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Lawdragon’s ‘500 Leading Lawyers in America’. -
Construction worker claims negligent crane operator caused his injuries
HOUSTON — A construction worker claims he suffered injuries due to the negligence of a crane operator during a demolition project. -
Mandatory bar dues case before SCOTUS has ‘profound implications’ for attorneys across the nation, petitioners argue
WASHINGTON - The most recent filings in the mandatory bar dues case before the U.S. -
Unmasking the Nanny State
After two years, the extraordinary government measures—federal, state, and local—taken in response to the COVID pandemic, some of which were supposed to be temporary, have finally begun to abate, along with the fear and panic that inspired them. -
Worker alleges he was fired for reporting hostile work environment to management, EEOC
HOUSTON — A worker alleges he was fired in retaliation for reporting a hostile work environment to management and the EEOC. -
Shook Business Litigator Recognized as Most Influential Black Lawyer
Shook Business Litigator Recognized as Most Influential Black Lawyer. -
Fifth Court of Appeals affirms ruling certifying class in litigation against USAA Insurance
DALLAS - The Fifth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling granting a motion to certify a class in litigation brought against the USAA Casualty Insurance Company. -
OFCCP's New Registration and Certification Requirements on February 15, 2022
OFCCP's New Registration and Certification Requirements on February 15, 2022. -
Man struck by vehicle while fixing tire on side of highway sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A man who was struck by a vehicle while on the shoulder of a highway after a tire blowout is claiming negligence. -
AG Paxton investigates GoFundMe for shutting down fundraiser for Canadian Trucker’s Freedom Convoy
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to GoFundMe Inc. to investigate potential violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), a press release states. -
Old Dog, New Tricks
The concept of a public nuisance goes back to old English criminal laws making it, for example, a crime to obstruct the king’s highway. -
Ogletree Deakins Expands Houston Office with “Go-To” Litigators
Ogletree Deakins Expands Houston Office with “Go-To” Litigators. -
Iraq vet sues UPS over driver's collision during Texas freeze
HOUSTON - A lawsuit has been brought against the United Parcel Service alleging one of its driver’s caused a vehicle collision during the Texas freeze. -
Suit: Man struck by vehicle by landfill worker while unloading trash
HOUSTON — A Harris County man alleges a landfill site employee struck him with a vehicle while he was unloading trash from his truck. -
Nelson Mullins Elects 18 to Partnership
Nelson Mullins Elects 18 to Partnership. -
NCLA wins major Fifth Circuit en banc decision versus SEC
WASHINGTON – The full Fifth Circuit bench ruled yesterday that Texas accountant Michelle Cochran has the right to challenge the constitutionality of her Administrative Law Judge’s (ALJ) removal protections in federal court before undergoing an administrative adjudication, a press release states. -
Woman accuses Dallas funeral home of losing late husband's wedding band
HOUSTON — A woman claims a Dallas funeral home lost her deceased husband's wedding band prior to his memorial service. -
U.S. Law Enforcement Targets Fraud Facilitators, Doubling Last Year’s Enforcement
U.S. Law Enforcement Targets Fraud Facilitators, Doubling Last Year’s Enforcement. -
Attorney Brent Coon files more than 1,500 cases on behalf of victims of Travis Scott Astroworld Music Festival tragedy, claims total in excess of $10B
HOUSTON -- Attorney Brent Coon, founder of Brent Coon & Associates, announced that his firm has filed more than 1,500 cases on behalf of victims of the Travis Scott Astroworld Music Festival tragedy, more than doubling the total amount of cases filed by all firms against Scott and other defendants, a press release states.