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Texas Supreme Court wipes slip & fall suit against Randall’s
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court on Friday reinstated a take-nothing judgment in a slip and fall lawsuit against Albertsons (Randall’s).
Hundreds bring action against Arkema over toxic chemical release during Harvey
HOUSTON - Nearly 800 people have brought a legal action against Arkema, alleging property damage and injuries from toxic chemicals that were released from the company’s Crosby facility during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Lennar Homes granted arbitration in suit over exploding garbage disposal
HOUSTON - The Texas Supreme Court on Friday reversed an appeals court that affirmed Lennar Homes of Texas’ motion to compel arbitration in a lawsuit over an exploding garbage disposal.
Jones Day welcomes Matthew Jones to Houston Office as partner in Financial Markets Practice
Matthew Jones has joined the Firm as a partner in the Financial Markets Practice.
Nelson Mullins Expands in Texas, Opens New Office Location
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, announces today the opening of an office in Houston, Texas with the addition of 10 litigation and corporate attorneys.
UH Law Center Professor Duncan honored for teaching excellence by local legal organization
The Houston Lawyers Association has named University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) Professor Meredith J. Duncan (J.D. ‘93) as the recipient of the 2024 Roberson L. King Excellence in Education Award.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on March 31
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on March 31 in the suits below:
March 31: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other civil case" cases
The following cases categorized as "other civil case" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on March 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 29: Harris County Civil Court docket for "cases appealed from lower courts" cases
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on March 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Suit alleges temple branded 11-year old boy without father’s knowledge, Abraham Watkins handling case
HOUSTON — A recently filed lawsuit is alleging that an 11-year old boy was branded during a cultural ceremony at their temple without his father’s knowledge or consent.
March 29: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on March 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Ferguson Law Firm secures $3 million settlement on mild TBI case
BEAUMONT - The Ferguson Law Firm has secured a $3 million settlement on behalf of a forty-nine-year-old Fort Worth man who was injured in a motor vehicle collision.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on March 29
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on March 29 in the suits below:
March 29: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other injury or damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "other injury or damage" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on March 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Four UHLC alumni to serve on the 2024-2025 Houston Bar Foundation Boar
The Houston Bar Foundation introduced Linda Hester as the 2024 chair at the Foundation’s annual luncheon in March.
Thurgood Marshall Legal Society Honored by NBLSA
The National Black Law Students Association has honored the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society with its award for the country’s best medium-sized chapter.
Commercial Litigation Partner Mitch Reid Joins Fox Rothschild in Denver and Dallas
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that Mitch A. Reid has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department.
Court activity on April 3: Engie Resources, LLC vs Pinnacle Oil & Gas Holdings, Inc.
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Courtney Holliday and Engie Resources, LLC against Pinnacle Oil & Gas Holdings, Inc. on April 3: 'M/O Atty Sos'.
Court activity on March 28: Centerpoint Energy Resources Corporation vs NN Under Ground Communications, Inc.
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Centerpoint Energy Resources Corporation and Jonathan Groves against NN Under Ground Communications, Inc. on March 28: 'On Motion For Default Judgment'.
Court activity on April 1: American Express National Bank vs John Patsiotis
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by American Express National Bank and Carl L. Tucker against John Patsiotis on April 1: 'M/O Pcp'.