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Texas AG joins multistate fight to expand states’ antitrust enforcement
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a multistate coalition in supporting the State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021. -
Tort reform group backs Eva Guzman for Texas AG
AUSTIN — Today, Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC endorsed Eva Guzman, who resigned from the Texas Supreme Court earlier this month, in her campaign for Texas Attorney General. -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on June 10
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on June 10 in the suits below: -
June 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on June 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Gov. Abbott’s approval of lawsuit reforms continues important progress, says TALA
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. -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on June 7
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on June 7 in the suits below: -
June 7: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on June 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Case activity for Celestina Amador vs Texas Fair Plan & Associates on June 10
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Celestina Amador against Texas Fair Plan & Associates on June 10. -
Case activity for American Express National Bank vs Sharon Fair on June 7
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by American Express National Bank against Sharon Fair on June 7. -
The Viral Court Backlog
Just over a year ago, if you would have asked an experienced judge or lawyer to imagine the litigation and jury trial backlog if a global pandemic were to sweep through the nation, they first would have probably told you that your morbid scenario wasn’t funny and that the courts would never be able to dig out. -
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP: Financial Services Regulatory Crystal Ball, Part 4
Please join Holland & Knight's Financial Services Regulatory Team for the fourth installment of our 2021 financial services webinar series as we provide analysis on the impact that the Biden Administration and Congress are having on the financial services landscape -
No more food truck means plaintiffs’ claims are moot, South Padre Island argues on appeal
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – If the plaintiffs are no longer in the food truck business, a lawsuit accusing South Padre Island of keeping them from setting up shop is moot, a court document states. -
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. -
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. -
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Corporate and securities partner Susan Fisher joins Thompson Coburn in Dallas
Thompson Coburn is pleased to announce that corporate and securities attorney Susan Fisher has joined the Firm as a partner in our Dallas office. -
Provost Umphrey strikes out on appeal, justices affirm Judge Templeton’s decision not to grant firm a new trial
BEAUMONT – Judge Mitch Templeton did not err by opting not to grant a new trial in car wreck suit that resulted in a jury awarding no damages, according to an opinion issued by the Ninth Court of Appeals today. -
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. -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on April 9
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on April 9 in the suits below: -
April 9: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on April 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Case activity for Solar Supply Inc. vs Cy Fair Mechanical LLC on April 14
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Solar Supply Inc. against Cy Fair Mechanical LLC and David Moore on April 14.