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Texas Public Policy Foundation-backed plaintiffs argue Corporate Transparency Act oversteps federal authority
TYLER – A pair of plaintiffs, backed by the Texas Public Policy Foundation have filed suit against the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and their respective leaders, arguing that the recently-adopted Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) oversteps federal authority by requiring that anyone who forms a state corporate entity must disclose private information to federal law enforcement. -
Jury reaches verdict, awards Eidos $4.1 million in LCD patent complaint
YLER – A Texas jury awarded Eidos Display LLC and Eidos III LLC $4.1 million in damages in a lawsuit where it was found that an LCD panel maker knowingly violated a patent in the screen making process. -
Tyler worker accuses Lindale furniture business of failure to pay overtime
TYLER, Texas — A Smith County man is suing a Texas furniture business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Kilgore College named in whistleblower's suit
TYLER — A former employee alleges that the junior college where he worked fired him because he contacted authorities and the media about asbestos issues on campus. -
Doctor files lawsuit against company he claims refuses to return car after spending more than $200K
A doctor claims he paid more than $200,000 to refurbish a vehicle that was never delivered to him. -
Human resources manager says termination is illegal
The former director of human resources for a financially insolvent company has filed suit against it, alleging she was fired due to her age and her refusal to play favorites among company employees. -
Hunting and fishing retailer settles lawsuit over Web patent
TYLER (Legal Newsline) – Popular outdoor retailer Bass Pro Inc. has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against it and dozens of other retailers for allegedly infringing on a Texas company’s Web patent. -
Lower Neches Valley Authority sued for racial discrimination
After 35 years of employment, an African-American heavy equipment operator for the Lower Neches Valley Authority is suing his employer for continued acts of racial discrimination, which include disciplining him more harshly than non-African-American employees.