AUSTIN – Trying to use a previously hired lawyer to bring new litigation on behalf of a Texas local government still requires approval from the Texas Attorney General’s Office, AG Ken Paxton opined yesterday.
The news over the past few years has offered little to cheer about, but a recent story reporting an unprecedented 43 percent decline in membership in the Boy Scouts of America from 2019 to 2020—from 1.97 million Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to 1.12 million—was especially dispiriting.
AUSTIN - Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a historic $26 billion agreement that will bring desperately needed relief to Texans who are struggling with opioid addiction. The agreement includes Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – and Johnson & Johnson, which manufactured and marketed opioids. The agreement also requires significant industry changes that will help prevent this type of crisis from ever happening again.
AUSTIN - Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse has issued a statement regarding Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval of lawsuit reforms passed during this year’s regular session of the Texas Legislature.
The White Collar Defense & Special Investigation Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continued its strategic expansion with the addition in Houston of Vernon Lewis as a shareholder.
DALLAS - Attorney James Holmes has announced his support of House Bill 1875 - one of the most important pieces of legislation introduced during this session, a press release states.
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.
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has commended the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for ruling in favor of the COVID-19 protective measures implemented by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Missions and financial practicalities are leading colleges and universities to grow, increase efficiencies, and meet student needs through transactions with outside entities and other institutions.
AUSTIN – “Everything gives us cancer nowadays” is a common phrase. And while the assertion might ring true for some trial lawyers, a chemical that has been cast as the culprit in many toxic torts may actually be safer than previously thought.
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that it has received positive feedback by corporate counsel in the BTI Litigation Outlook 2020: Changes, Trends, and Opportunities for Law Firms report.
HOUSTON – ConocoPhillips Co. has won a contract dispute over a drilling project after a state appeals court found that a drop in oil prices isn’t a natural or man-made disaster.
HOUSTON – Earlier this year, a Montgomery County judge was sued by a nonprofit secularist foundation for having prayers during the beginning of his courtroom sessions.
Almost two years ago I wrote an article for Claims Journal entitled “The Emerging Hail Risk: What the Hail is Going on?” The response was overwhelming.