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Federal judge sides with Walmart in suit over ‘irrational’ liquor ban
AUSTIN - A federal judge has opened the door for Walmart and other corporate retailers to begin selling liquor in the Lone Star State. -
Brewer’s label isn’t protected free speech, Texas appeals court rules
AUSTIN – The Texas Third District Court of Appeals has ruled that a brewer’s effort to market a T.G.I. Friday’s brand of beer isn’t protected free speech, reversing a lower court ruling in the case. -
Restaurant sues law firm over series of TABC raids
HOUSTON – A Houston restaurant that was the target of three Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission-led raids at the beginning of 2015 has pursued legal action against a law firm it hired to work with Austin, recent Harris County District Court records indicate. -
Judge denies liquor seller’s motion to intervene in Wal-Mart’s Texas liquor permit suit
HOUSTON—A federal judge denied a motion by Gabriel Investment Group to intervene in Wal-Mart’s suit against the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. -
Wal-Mart’s battle for liquor permit about free market, consumer choice, and low prices, says Spokesperson
HOUSTON – Walmart’s battle to overturn Texas laws that prohibit the multi-billion dollar company from selling liquor is moving forward – trial has been set for Sept. 2016, and the national mogul is not backing down in the state that houses over 500 stores, more than any state in the country. -
Wal-Mart's suit over ‘irrational’ liquor ban set for September 2016 trial
A September 2016 trial has been slated in Wal-Mart's suit against the state, which claims that an “irrational” law is keeping the mega-retailer from selling distilled spirits in the Lone Star State. Court records show that on Sept. 8 U.S. -
Judge declines to dismiss Wal-Mart's suit over ‘irrational’ liquor ban
A federal judge has allowed Wal-Mart and the state of Texas to slow down discovery in a suit claiming that an “irrational” law is keeping the mega-retailer from selling distilled spirits in the Lone Star state. In May, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission filed a motion to dismiss the suit. -
Texas wants Wal-Mart’s suit over ‘irrational’ liquor ban dismissed
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission recently filed a motion to dismiss a suit brought by Wal-Mart – a suit claiming that an “irrational” law is keeping the mega-retailer from selling distilled spirits in the Lone Star state. -
Wal-Mart sues state over 'irrational' ban prohibiting public corporations from selling liquor
Wal-Mart Stores filed suit against the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on Thursday, asserting an “irrational” law is keeping the mega-retailer from selling distilled spirits in the Lone Star State. -
Mom of teen drunk driver killed in crash seeks to force mediation
The mother of the teenage girl – who made headlines last year when she died shortly after crashing while driving intoxicated – is seeking to force the defendants into mediation, arguing they are holding mediation “hostage.” -
Steen to take over as Texas Sec. of State
Gov. Rick Perry has named San Antonio attorney John T. Steen Jr. to replace Esperanza “Hope” Andrade as Texas Secretary of State. -
Tejano Monument Reflects Longtime Contributions of Hispanics to Texas
The new monument depicts Tejano influences in Texas, including the Spanish Conquistadors of the 1500s and the vaqueros of the 1800s. -
Bar Association plans events for Law Day
Martha Dickie, president of the State Bar of Texas, will be guest speaker at the Jefferson County Bar Association annual Law Day program on May 4. Lawyers in Jefferson County will recognize the best in their profession next week, and then take some time away from the courtroom to come together for fun and festivities during Law Day 2007 events.