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Prepare to pay more for streaming videos
Last month, the city of Plano submitted for the approval of state Attorney General Ken Paxton a proposed contingency-fee contract with outside law firms Ashcroft Sutton Reyes, McKool Smith, and Korein Tillery. -
Suing Netflix and other video streamers over franchise fees the next new litigation wave?
WACO – Every couple of years or so a new litigation wave hits the Lone Star State, with Texas attorneys scrambling to sign up local governments for the purpose of filing lawsuits. -
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 9
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Aug. 9 in the suits below: -
Governor Abbott Appoints Stephenson as District Attorney for 91st Judicial District
Governor Abbott Appoints Stephenson as District Attorney for 91st Judicial District. -
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee files suit challenging the Texas governor’s COVID-19 executive order
HOUSTON – Today, the Harris County Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton regarding GA-38, an Executive Order that attempts to stop local governments and officials from mandating masks, vaccines, and other measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. -
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 4
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Aug. 4 in the suits below: -
Plano requests AG approval to sue Netflix, Hulu, Disney and other streamers over franchise fees
PLANO – Anyone born prior to the turn of the century probably remembers the term “hidden cable fee,” a phrase that may soon morph into “hidden streaming fee” as more and more cities across the nation are suing streaming video providers over franchise fees. -
Attorney Frederick McGuire sues former client for $1.2M after she posts bad Google review of him
HOUSTON – After attorney Frederick L. McGuire left his client with only $825.27 of a $7,500 settlement, the woman posted a one star review of him on Google. -
Case activity for Joy Edwards vs Ranchers & Farmers Mutual Insurance Company on Aug. 9
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joy Edwards against Homesite Lloyds of Texas and Ranchers & Farmers Mutual Insurance Company on Aug. 9. -
AG Paxton’s Law Enforcement Round Up as of August 6, 2021
AG Paxton’s Law Enforcement Round Up as of August 6, 2021. -
Case activity for Bank of America N.A. vs Daniel Phillip Fernandez on Aug. 9
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bank of America N.A. against Daniel Phillip Fernandez on Aug. 9. -
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 2
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Aug. 2 in the suits below: -
Austin Monthly Top Attorney - Danielle Ahlrich
Austin Monthly Top Attorney - Danielle Ahlrich. -
8 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named ‘Top Attorneys’ by Austin Monthly Magazine
8 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named ‘Top Attorneys’ by Austin Monthly Magazine. -
Case activity for Ford Motor Credit Company LLC vs Christian A Lopez on Aug. 4
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ford Motor Credit Company LLC against Christian A Lopez and Stephanie Lopez on Aug. 4. -
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on July 27
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on July 27 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Fivepoint Credit Union vs Ryan Smith on Aug. 2
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Fivepoint Credit Union against Ryan Smith on Aug. 2. -
Local governments pursuing new litigation with previously hired lawyers still need AG approval, Paxton opines
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. -
Minimizing Your Legal Risk for Whistleblower Claims and Government Investigations on August 3, 2021
Minimizing Your Legal Risk for Whistleblower Claims and Government Investigations on August 3, 2021. -
Case activity for William Araujo Garcia vs Walter Elmer Moretti on July 27
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by William Araujo Garcia against Walter Elmer Moretti on July 27.