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Justices affirm denial of Marquette Transportation’s special appearance in Jones Act suit
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the 14th Court of Appeals found that a trial court did not error by denying Marquette Transportation’s special appearance in a Jones Act lawsuit. -
Thompson Coe welcomes back partner Sarah Rogers
Attorney Sarah Rogers brings more than 18 years of experience in complex litigation matters to the Dallas office. -
AG Paxton Amends Google Lawsuit to Include “Incognito Mode” as Another Deceptive Trade Practices Act Violation
AG Paxton Amends Google Lawsuit to Include “Incognito Mode” as Another Deceptive Trade Practices Act Violation. -
Mike Kennington Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Woodlands Office
Mike Kennington Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Woodlands Office. -
AG Paxton amends Google suit to include 'Incognito mode' as another Deceptive Trade Practices Act violation
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an amended petition that adds Google’s Incognito mode to his previous geolocation-related lawsuit against the tech giant, a press release states. -
Children of worker who died from hyperthermia at Tesla construction project site sue for $25M
HOUSTON — The children of a worker who died from hyperthermia at a Tesla construction project are claiming negligence. -
Appellate court issues mandate to deny Exxon’s petition in climate change case
FORT WORTH - On Thursday, the Second Court of Appeals issued a mandate on its earlier judgment denying ExxonMobil’s Rule 202 petition. -
Uninsured motorist suit brought against Allstate
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking declaratory relief has been brought against Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Company over a collision with an uninsured driver. -
Appellate court affirms city of Houston’s governmental immunity in motorcycle accident case
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling granting the city of Houston’s plea to the jurisdiction in a personal injury case arising from a motorcycle accident. -
Jefferson County jury awards $2.78M in Labelle car wreck case
Texas firm Provost Umphrey prevails in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit. -
Sanjana Palla Joins “namaste Radio Houston” to Discuss Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice
Sanjana Palla Joins “namaste Radio Houston” to Discuss Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice. -
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. -
Suit: Exxon Mobil, others failed to secure equipment which resulted in worker's death
HOUSTON — A man alleges Exxon Mobil and others failed to properly secure equipment which caused his wife's death. -
Provost Umphrey Law Firm moves offices to 11th floor of Edison Plaza
Edison Plaza is the new home of Provost Umphrey -
Personal injury suit brought against Lyondell Chemical, Maxim Crane Works
HOUSTON - The Lyondell Chemical Company and Maxim Crane Works have been named as defendants in a personal injury lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages. -
Tennessee woman files legal malpractice lawsuit against Houston law firm
A Tennessee woman has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against a Houston law firm. -
Harris county woman sues Red Robin Inns for damages caused by bed bugs
A Harris County lawsuit alleges that a woman's stay at hotel was marred by a bed bug infestation. -
Locke Lord Names Office Managing Partners in Boston and New York, New Members to Board of Directors; Nearly Half of Firm's Offices Led by Women
Locke Lord Names Office Managing Partners in Boston and New York, New Members to Board of Directors; Nearly Half of Firm's Offices Led by Women. -
Justices affirm Dow Chemical summary judgment win in suit over man’s cancer
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today affirmed a lower court decision to grant Dow Chemical summary judgment on the ground of limitations in a lawsuit alleging a man developed cancer after being exposed to radiation. -
$5.8 million judgment against CenterPoint affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON - Today, the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed a $5.8 million final judgment against CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric in litigation brought over a property fire.