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Pillsbury Named Among the Most Feared Firms for Litigation in BTI Consulting’s 2022 Outlook
Pillsbury Named Among the Most Feared Firms for Litigation in BTI Consulting’s 2022 Outlook. -
Harris County MUD seeking to sue power provider over ‘excessive’ rates during Winter Storm Uri
HOUSTON – The Harris County Municipal Utility District wants to pursue a lawsuit against MidAmerican, an electricity provider that allegedly charged excessive prices during Winter Storm Uri. -
Lex Machina launches legal analytics for False Claims Act litigation
Lex Machina has expanded its federal practice area coverage by including over 8,000 cases that involve claims under the False Claims Act, as well as related claims under state law. -
Ninth Court wipes $27M verdict against UPS, orders case to be transferred out of Jefferson County
BEAUMONT – A $27 million judgment against UPS was wiped by the Ninth Court of Appeals today, as justices have ordered the case be transferred out of Jefferson County. -
More Texas cities seek AG approval to sue Netflix, other streamers over franchise fees
AUSTIN – The list of Texas cities seeking to sue Netflix, Hulu, Disney and other video service providers (VSPs) in order to recover franchise fees continues to grow. However, the list of law firms representing those cities is not. -
Locke Lord Texas Public Finance Partner Adam Harden Named 2021 Rising Star by The Bond Buyer
Locke Lord Texas Public Finance Partner Adam Harden Named 2021 Rising Star by The Bond Buyer. -
Worker falls eight feet while fixing passenger boarding bridge at Bush International, suit claims
HOUSTON — A worker who was injured after falling eight feet to the ground while fixing a passenger boarding bridge at Bush International is claiming negligence. -
Holland & Knight Represents Marble Capital on Closing of Third Real Estate Fund
Holland & Knight Represents Marble Capital on Closing of Third Real Estate Fund. -
Man claims truck was totaled after falling off lift at brake repair shop
HOUSTON — A Brake Check in Tomball is facing a suit from a customer whose truck fell off a lift while it was being serviced and was totaled. -
The ABA's Long March Continues
Nothing better exemplifies the Gramscian “long march through the institutions” than the role of the American Bar Association in transforming America’s legal establishment. -
Couple claims contractor failed to pay suppliers, subcontractors
HOUSTON — A couple claims the contractor they paid to renovate and repair Hurricane Harvey flood damage on their Kingwood home failed to pay suppliers and subcontractors. -
Woman alleges kitchen remodel contractor, did negligent work, abandoned job
HOUSTON — A woman is suing the contractors she hired for her kitchen remodel claiming they provided defective construction and abandoned the project. -
Couple alleges contractor is overdrawn $75,000 on project, failed to follow building codes
HOUSTON — A couple alleges the contractor they hired to build their new home in Houston is $75,000 overdrawn on the project and failed to complete work on time and that the work violated building codes. -
LOCKE LORD: Locke Lord Adds Experienced Bond Lawyer Arnold Cantu as Austin Partner, Continuing Firm's Strong Commitment to Texas Public Finance Practice With Fifth Addition Since 2020
Arnold Cantu, a well-known and respected bond lawyer, has joined Locke Lord as a Partner in the Firm’s Public Finance Practice Group. -
Contractor suffers burns from hot oil filter at food plant, $1M suit claims
HOUSTON — A contractor who suffered severe burns at a Harris County food plant when he was sprayed with hot oil from a filter is claiming the negligence of another contractor who was also working at the site. -
POLSINELLI PC: Polsinelli’s Health Care Department Earns Seventh Consecutive National Ranking from Chambers USA, Makes Debut on the Healthcare Elite List
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli’s Health Care Department has been recognized by Chambers USA for the seventh consecutive year on the 2021 national practice ranking list, and made its debut among the “Healthcare Elite.” -
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: OAG Files Appellate Brief: Former Top Aides Say One Thing Under Oath, Another in Public; Can’t Squeeze Back Into Agency After Failing on the Job
Office of the Attorney General of Texas (OAG) filed an appellate brief with the Austin-based 3rd Court of Appeals fully debunking a group of former OAG political appointees who had gone rogue and lodged unfounded accusations against Attorney General Paxton. -
Judge Kent Walston denied UPS a jury trial then levied a $27 million verdict against company, appellate brief states
BEAUMONT – After denying UPS a trial by jury, Judge Kent Walston, a district judge in Jefferson County, awarded the plaintiffs suing the company $27 million in damages for an auto collision that didn’t occur in Texas. -
POLSINELLI PC: Polsinelli Earns Top Rankings from 2021 Chambers USA
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has earned prominent placements in the 2021 state, practice and attorney rankings from Chambers USA, a leading legal industry rankings organization. -
MAYER BROWN: Chambers USA 2021 ranks Mayer Brown in 52 practices, with 144 individual lawyers recognized
The 2021 edition of Chambers USA ranked Mayer Brown in 52 practice categories, including eight Band One nationwide rankings.