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HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Chambers USA 2021 Ranks Husch Blackwell in 18 Departments; 43 Attorneys Recognized
Chambers USA recognized 43 Husch Blackwell attorneys in the 2021 guide released , with four lawyers earning rankings for the first time. -
Woman claims unlawful prosecution by Harris County Toll Road Authority
HOUSTON — A woman claims she faced unlawful prosecution and was wrongfully banned from Houston toll roads by the Harris County Toll Road Authority. -
Former Blue Jays pitcher sues Astros, alleges sign stealing scandal ruined his career
HOUSTON – One “disastrous” inning against the Houston Astros back in 2017 was enough to ruin Michael Bolsinger’s career, according to a lawsuit he recently filed against the ball club. -
Patent trolls invade Waco, bombard Austin tech companies with lawsuits
WACO – Pick a day, go online and scope out Judge Alan Albright’s docket – there’s a good chance nothing but patent infringement cases will fill the screen. -
Attorney claims state bar ethics complaint was filed in retaliation for lawsuit
HOUSTON — An attorney with a practice in Bryan claims the former landlord he sued filed a bogus ethics complaint against him with the State Bar of Texas in retaliation. -
HB 2144 restores separation of powers between Texas Legislature and courts, say proponents of the bill
AUSTIN – After being sent back to committee on a point of order yesterday, proponents of House Bill 2144 – legislation that seeks to restore the tort of public nuisance back to its original intent – believe the bill will be back on the calendar soon. -
Expert reports affirmed in suit alleging doc over prescribed anti-depressant to man who committed suicide
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling declining to dismiss a lawsuit alleging an over prescription of anti-depressant medication led to an older man shooting himself in the head. -
Houston law firm accused of misleading client, court document omissions
HOUSTON — A Houston law firm is being accused of failing to timely file a client's motions and misleading the client into signing incorrect final judgement documents. -
Couple alleges new Honda Pilot suffered numerous defects
HOUSTON — A couple is suing American Honda Motor claiming their new Honda Pilot is defective and unrepairable. -
The Nexus Verdict : An Intellectual Property Warning Shot
Exactly a month ago, a jury in the Western District of North Carolina returned a verdict in favor of Nexus Technologies, et al, in what could prove to be an intellectual property case with historical importance. -
POLSINELLI PC: Eight Polsinelli Attorneys Named to D Magazine’s 2021 Best Lawyers in Dallas List
Eight Dallas-based attorneys from Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli have been named to D Magazine’s 2021 Best Lawyers in Dallas List -
Nurse beaten by patient sues employer for failing to protect him
HOUSTON — A nurse working at a Harris County healthcare facility who was attacked and beaten by a patient is claiming his former employer failed to protect its workers. -
Couple sues HOA, security company after home burglary
HOUSTON — A Houston couple claims they lost half a million dollars in jewelry that was stolen from their home due to the negligence of their homeowners association and its contracted security provider. -
The Nexus Verdict : An Intellectual Property Warning Shot
Exactly a month ago, a jury in the Western District of North Carolina returned a verdict in favor of Nexus Technologies, et al, in what could prove to be an intellectual property case with historical importance. -
Suit alleges warehouse worker struck, pinned underneath forklift suffered severe injuries
HOUSTON — A worker who was struck and pinned underneath a forklift being operated by a fellow employee is claiming his former employer's negligence. -
A Brief Legislative Report by Dick Trabulsi, TLR Chairman
Each legislative session is alike – and unique in its own way. This session is more unique than most. A slow, eerie start because of the pandemic and extra security due to the January breach at the U.S. Capitol produced a Texas Capitol that was empty and quiet rather than crowded and bustling, as is usual during session. And there is only one operational entrance rather than four, with heavily armed national guardsmen and DPS officers everywhere. Things are getting somewhat back to normal now, but only somewhat. -
Stocking the Bar with more minorities and Republicans – HB 2393 heard by Texas House committee
AUSTIN – How many attorneys does it take to elect a bar president? While that may sound like the opening to a bad joke, it’s actually the focus of House Bill 2393. -
Couple sues wedding venue over refusal to reschedule date, pandemic restrictions
HOUSTON — A couple claims a Houston event venue breached their contract by not allowing them to reschedule their wedding date due to COVID-19 pandemic capacity limits. -
Foreign exchange student suffered sexual abuse from host parent, suit alleges
HOUSTON — A Spain foreign exchange student who resided in Harris County when he was 15 and 16-years old is suing his former host parent who was charged with sexually abusing him. -
Suit alleges worker was crushed by box being moved on forklift
HOUSTON — Two companies are facing a suit after a worker was crushed by a box that was being moved by a forklift at one of the Texas job sites.