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Congratulations to Tasha Grinnell, Dallas
Congratulations to Tasha Grinnell, Dallas. -
Denial of Facebook’s special appearance in sex trafficking suit affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of Facebook’s special appearance in a lawsuit brought by an alleged sex trafficking victim, concluding that Texas has specific personal jurisdiction over the claim. -
States oppose Google’s motion to dismiss Texas-led antitrust case, argue company ‘suppressed consumer choice’
NEW YORK - Yesterday, Texas and the other states pursuing an antitrust lawsuit against Google responded to the company’s motion to dismiss four counts of allegations made in the litigation. -
Judge admonished for posting that he would release anyone violating COVID-19 stay at home orders
AUSTIN - A justice of the peace has been publicly admonished for commenting on social media that he would release anyone brought before him charged with violating stay at home orders during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. -
AG Paxton applauds European investigation into Big Tech, says Texas leading the way
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading the way in the antitrust investigation of Big Tech, including the “Jedi Blue” online advertising agreement between Google and Facebook (a/k/a Meta), a press release states. -
Texas AG sues Facebook for allegedly using unauthorized biometric data
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has sued Facebook (now known as Meta) for capturing and using the biometric data of millions of Texans without properly obtaining their informed consent to do so, in violation of Texas law, a press release states. -
Google seeks to dismiss Texas-led antitrust case, argues states failed to show company engaged in anti-competitive conduct
NEW YORK - Google recently filed a motion to dismiss four counts of allegations made in an antitrust lawsuit brought by “Texas Attorney General (Ken Paxton) and his allies.” -
Lawsuits over Astroworld tragedy start rolling in
HOUSTON – Lawsuits over the Astroworld music festival tragedy on Friday night that left eight dead and dozens of more hospitalized have started hitting Texas courthouses. -
This editorial has been censored and is not available
What is it with Google? Surely, the creators of the world’s most popular internet search engine are the ultimate opponents of censorship, die-hard defenders of the freedom of speech. -
Notices of non-suits filed in sex trafficking claims against Facebook, appeals dropped
AUSTIN – The 14th Court of Appeals today dismissed two appeals brought in litigation accusing Facebook of permitting sex traffickers to prey on children to proceed. -
Texas sued over social media ‘censorship’ law
AUSTIN – Put simply, two trade associations are arguing that the Texas government can’t tell Twitter and YouTube what videos to post or Facebook and Google what content to favor. -
Nico LaHood making a run for Texas House, former DA received donations from lawyers he hired
SAN ANTONIO – Former Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood wants to be a state representative now. -
Judge Bennett bans herself from Facebook
Imagine posting to Facebook a picture of Wile E. Coyote reading a book entitled How to Carry Kids Across the Border. Coyote, get it? Yuk, yuk. -
Texas judge warned after making racially charged social media posts, called Beto #fakemexican
AUSTIN – A district judge in Tarrant County is swearing off social media after several posts she made warranted a public warning from The State Commission on Judicial Conduct. -
Patent Trolls Hop the Pond
In the U.K., Apple recently announced it might stop selling its phones in the U.K. in response to losing a recent patent troll case there. -
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Paxton Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Facebook; Can be Held Liable for Sex Trafficking on its Platform
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauds a recent Supreme Court of Texas ruling that Facebook can be held liable for the actions of sex traffickers who use its platform to recruit and prey on children. -
Texas Supreme Court allows sex trafficking claims against Facebook to proceed
AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Supreme Court permitted lawsuits accusing Facebook of permitting sex traffickers to prey on children to proceed. -
The Shift to Remote Work may Foster Increased Trade Secret Claims
While the American economy has made significant progress in terms of pandemic recovery, many of the businesses that weathered the past year are still left picking up the pieces and putting them back together. Massive relief spending to support the economy throughout the pandemic has had mixed results for businesses; which speaks to the difficulty of times. Moreover, simply outlasting the pandemic is certainly not enough to end the struggles for many businesses, particularly those with razor-thin margins or leveraged start-ups. -
Comal County Judge orders funeral funding for living 77-year-old under guardianship
NEW BRAUNFELS - A Comal County judge approved a request to fund prepaid funeral benefits for a New Braunfels woman under court-appointed guardianship who is still alive. -
Latest suit against Deshaun Watson alleges QB wanted ‘deeper’ buttock massage
HOUSTON – It’s a Monday, which means a new lawsuit accusing Deshaun Watson of sexual harassment has been filed.