FORT WORTH – The parties accused of orchestrating climate change “lawfare” against the energy sector are asking the state’s highest court to deny ExxonMobil’s petition of review.
In honor of Black History Month, Thompson Coburn has created a free educational coloring book celebrating Gloria Bradford, the first African American woman to graduate from the University of Texas School of Law.
The Texas Supreme Court, in a 35th emergency pandemic order issued February 11, extended until May 12 the force of pleading requirements to forestall evictions for certain tenants behind on rent.
WASHINGTON – Attorneys Steve Lehotsky and Scott Keller have partnered to form Lehotsky Keller, a national boutique law firm that will focus on regulatory challenges expected as the Biden administration rolls out its agenda.
Butler Snow attorney Scott K. Field has completed training to serve as an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association (AAA). In addition to his growing mediation practice, Field is now available for appointment in AAA proceedings.
AUSTIN, Feb. 4, 2021 – Appellate attorney D. Todd Smith has joined Butler Snow LLP, strengthening the firm’s already impressive appellate and written advocacy practice in Austin and Texas, as well as continuing the growth of the firm’s Austin office, a press release states.
In its 34th pandemic emergency order, the Texas Supreme Court has extended pleadings protections to March 31 for certain tenants facing evictions, mirroring federal strictures.
In an emergency order posted Tuesday, the Texas Supreme Court extended deadlines for eviction procedures for tenants and landlords under the federal stimulus passed by Congress that to reflect its continuation of a CARES Act section and eviction protections issued in September by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Protection.
In an emergency order posted Tuesday, the Texas Supreme Court has extended deadlines for procedures for tenants and landlords under a statewide housing-assistance program intended to avoid evictions for tenants behind on rent.
AUSTIN – The Texas Civil Justice League recently filed an amicus brief in the Texas Supreme Court concerning the availability of discovery of reasonable and customary medical expenses in a personal injury a lawsuit.
FORT WORTH – Wanting to expose those behind climate change ‘lawfare’, two notable Texas groups recently filed amicus briefs in support of ExxonMobil in an appeal currently before the state’s highest court.
TCJL today filed an amicus brief in a matter pending before the Texas Supreme Court regarding a key provision of the 1995 reforms to the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).
FORT WORTH – Earlier this year, a conflicted appellate court ruled it does not have jurisdiction over California cities and counties pursuing climate change lawsuits against the energy sector.
Mary-Olga Lovett, Senior Vice President of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will be the keynote speaker for the Women's Energy Network's (WEN) Gen2Gen Symposium, Oct. 6.
HOUSTON – There’s simply no proof that allowing people to vote by mail in Harris County will result in fraud – that’s what states like California are currently telling the Texas Supreme Court.
Sadly, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Beta Ginsburg passed away last Friday. Her death came the day after the country celebrated Constitution Day, fitting in a way. She is being appropriately honored for her service to the country. Who will replace her and when is a political question that will no doubt be a great battle. But, before that we should all remember the good judge.
Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman will be featured in Lady Justice: Women of the Court, a new podcast series produced by the Arkansas Supreme Court’s Public Education Program.
