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Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on May 13
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on May 13 in the suits below: -
Seyfarth adds Labor & Employment Group in Atlanta and Houston
ATLANTA and HOUSTON (May 19, 2021) -- Seyfarth announced today the arrival of partner Annette A. Idalski to its Labor & Employment department and Wage Hour Class & Collective Actions practice group in Atlanta and Houston. Also joining the firm in Houston are Labor & Employment associates Ray Abilmouna and Brian A. Smith. All three lawyers join Seyfarth from Chamberlain Hrdlicka. -
Federal judge affirms $24M settlement for royalty owners in Talisman Energy USA suit, Provost Umphrey represents plaintiffs
HOUSTON — A federal judge has approved a class action settlement, including $24.4 million in a cash fund to resolve litigation against Repsol Oil and Gas USA, LLC, formerly Talisman Energy USA, Inc., for royalty owners’ claims that the company improperly allocated production volumes and underpaid owners for wells operated in the Eagle Ford shale basin in South Texas. -
Case activity for Bricker Transport LLC vs Action Machinery Movers Inc. on May 13
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bricker Transport LLC against Action Machinery Movers Inc., William Cohen and XS Heavy Haul Inc. on May 13. -
Aunt challenges appointment of doctor nephew as estate executor of family matron who died under guardianship
HOUSTON - The adult grandson of a deceased 90-year-old Texas woman was appointed as independent executor of her estate following a lawsuit filed against the recused Harris County Probate Judge who had disqualified his mother from serving in the position, a press release states. -
Suit alleges theft of resident's items at Houston senior living facility
HOUSTON — A suit against a Houston senior living facility alleges it failed to take any action after a resident's possessions were stolen out of her room while she spent several months in the hospital. -
Case activity for Protective Insurance Company vs Action Limousines System on April 14
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Protective Insurance Company against Action Limousines System on April 14. -
Texas AG sues Biden Administration to reinstate migrant protection protocols
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton and Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt today filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) to curb the criminal and humanitarian crisis at the border. -
Texas House committee hears tort reform measures, including bill to stop abuse of public nuisance
AUSTIN – A number of tort reform measures were heard yesterday by Texas House members, including bills on public nuisance, loser pays and paid or incurred. -
Considering legislation to reform law enforcement introduced in the Texas Legislature
Several bills introduced in the Texas Legislature are identified as necessary reforms of Texas law enforcement. -
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Files SCOTUS Brief Supporting Racial Equality in College Admissions
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to overrule Grutter v. Bollinger in the Harvard University affirmative action case. -
Father sues apartment complex after son drowns in pool, alleges complex failed to take action to protect him
HOUSTON — A man is suing the owners and managers of a Harris County apartment complex alleging their failed safety measures led to his son's drowning death. -
Several more states and one territory join Texas-led antitrust suit against Google
AUSTIN – With more plaintiffs in the mix now, Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an amended complaint alleging antitrust violations and deceptive acts by Google in its lucrative online display advertising business. -
Griddy files for bankruptcy, lawyer says move won’t deter class action over excessive rates
HOUSTON – Griddy Energy filed for bankruptcy today, blaming its financial situation on the power crisis that rocked Texas during last month’s winter storm. -
Suit accuses Jim Adler of wanting attorney’s fees despite not doing any legal work
HOUSTON – A local man is suing Jim Adler & Associates, claiming the “Texas Hammer” wants a cut of attorney’s fees that he didn’t earn. -
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
Oct. 28 - Nov. 3 License #:33985 Assumed Name:BLUE STAR POSTINGS Address:2028 N BROADWAY,BEAUMONT,TX,77713 Owner Name:YANCEY BRIAN License #:34011 Assumed Name:UNLIMITED CELLULAR Address:135 HWY 327 EAST,SILSBEE,TX,77656 Owner Name:AYDEN BUSINESS LLC License #:34031 Assumed Name:PATHWAY CONSULTING Address:7875 LANTANA LN,BEAUMONT,TX,77713 Owner Name:FRANCHISE PATHWAY CONSULTING License #:34035 Assumed Name:S & M TOWING Address:980 N MLK PARKWAY,BEAUMONT,TX,77701 Owner Name:AMAL FAHED JUDEH L -
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL DIVISION Oct. 24 COQUI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC V. CASHSTAR INC. 2:16-cv-01192-RWS -
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
June 23-July 4, 2014 -
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 82948 -
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 82150