COLUMBIA, Md. (Legal Newsline) – After 13 years in bankruptcy due to costly asbestos lawsuits and cleanup efforts, W.R. Grace & Co. exited bankruptcy protection earlier this week.
The federal court in the Eastern District of Texas – known as a hub for filing patent infringement cases from across the country – has established a new model order for the streamlining the patent litigation process and reducing the costs.
NEW ORLEANS - On Nov. 6, Texan Jeffrey Neely, who sought to appeal an adverse jury verdict, received no help from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, as justices ruled that jurors were allowed to conclude that he was not a qualified individual with a disability.
A Liberty County seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he suffered back injuries when he repeatedly lifted heavy equipment over his head.
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed and remanded district court’s decision involving maritime law and the question of unseaworthiness.
TEXARKANA - A Hooks resident has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming that he received so many collection calls that he was forced to change his cell phone number.
TEXARKANA - An Arkansas woman has filed a lawsuit against a Texarkana podiatrist claiming the doctor failed to disclose the risks associated with numerous surgical procedures on her foot.
According to the latest poll by the Pew Research Center, lawyers rank dead last among 10 professions for contributions to society—behind the military, teachers, doctors, scientists, engineers, the clergy, artists, journalists and even business executives.
A debt collector is being sued for violating federal and Texas law by calling a Beaumont woman after she informed the debt collector that the debt was not hers and to cease calling her.
TEXARKANA - A Texarkana woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of her knee replacement device claiming she suffered personal injuries that resulted in revision surgery.
A Mississippi woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of her hernia mesh product claiming that it was dangerous due to defects in design and manufacture.
TEXARKANA - After receiving so many debt collection telephone calls that he no longer answers his telephone out of fear, an Avery resident has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection agency for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
