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Criss prioritizes remaining BP cases
Judge Susan Criss GALVESTON � With hundreds of lawsuits still pending against BP from the 2005 explosion at its Texas City refinery, a Galveston judge has come up with a prioritized system to hear the cases. -
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BP agreement violated victims' rights, appeals court says
A federal appeals court has determined that the plea agreement pending between BP and the government violated the rights of the victims of the 2005 blast in Texas City. -
All show, no go
It was prefaced by a Brent Coon press release, and followed by a Brent Coon press conference. -
BP's Browne gives deposition regarding explosion
Lord John Browne After two years of legal wrangling by Beaumont attorney Brent Coon, former BP chairman John Browne gave a voluntary deposition under oath April 4. -
Fifth Circuit halts BP deal decision
It may be a while before a federal judge decides whether to accept or reject a plea agreement from BP Products over a fatal 2005 explosion, as an appeals court has now entered the debate. -
More time to blog
Some jurists have what it takes to serve on an appellate court. Others seem better suited to perform for daytime television. -
Former Beaumont cop sentenced for defrauding union
A former Beaumont police officer was sentenced to federal prison March 6 for using union funds for his personal use. -
BP employee claims heat stroke symptoms ignored, sues refinery and supervisor
GALVESTON -- A worker at BP's Texas City refinery claims his supervisor ignored signs that he was suffering from heat exhaustion, which eventually led to a stroke that has left him paralyzed. -
Texans head to the polls! Stay with The Record for primary results!
The polls are now open for the Texas primaries, where much of the national attention will be on the Democratic race for the presidential nomination. But the Texas ballots also include races that could affect the state's judicial makeup. -
Widow blames benzene for husband's leukemia, sues four refineries
D'Juana Parks The wife of a deceased refinery worker has filed suit against four oil companies, claiming her husband was negligently exposed to benzene. -
Judge finds no violations of Victims' Rights Act in BP agreement
Victims of the deadly 2005 explosion at the BP refinery in Texas City are trying to convince a federal judge that she should reject the company's guilty plea to criminal violations, but so far all the judge has rejected is part of their argument. -
Time to bench Judge Kent
U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent is known to play favorites, say some lawyers in Galveston, where he's served on the federal court for 17 years. -
Kent connection not Buzbee's first time in the headlines
Tony Buzbee Galveston attorney Tony Buzbee is used to being in headlines for his legal victories, but he recently made the news again for having lunch with a judge right after the judge ruled in his favor. -
Kent's social scene called into question
Judge Samuel Kent It is improper for judges to seek or accept gifts from those with business before their courts, but whether it is proper for judges to jump into a lawyer's sports car and head off for a seafood lunch is a different matter coming into question in Galveston. -
Judge must decide to accept, reject BP plea agreement
BP has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in connection with the March 23, 2005, explosion that killed 15 and injured hundreds at its Texas City refinery. Now U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal has to decide if she will accept the company's plea agreement. -
Supreme sense
When you're a plaintiff's attorney, drama pays.