News from December 2008
Copyright infringement trial against actor Tyler Perry continues in Marshall
Tyler Perry There's a mad black woman in Marshall, Texas, and she's mad at movie maker Tyler Perry.
Case over attorney's fees in appeals court � again
On Thursday, Dec. 11, justices on the Texas Ninth District Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on a familiar case � a case that after eight years of litigation, countersuits and appeals ended up as a battle over attorney's fees.
Judge Floyd has one trial on hold while another starts up
Judge Donald Floyd With Christmas around the corner, the Jefferson County District Clerk's Office will suspend jury summonses for the next two weeks. However, there will be no shortage of proceedings for Judge Donald Floyd this holiday season, as juries have already been empaneled for two trials in the 172nd District Court.
Supreme Court declines to hear Obama citizenship challenge
Barack Obama (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a lawsuit challenging President-elect Barack Obama's qualifications to be president.
Local woman claims attorney error cost her more than $150K to IRS
A Hardin County woman has filed suit against a Beaumont lawyer and his law firm, alleging she was forced to pay $150,000 in taxes after the lawyer misled her into believing she would not have to pay the money.
Matrix employee claims termination due to injury claim
A former Matrix Corp. employee has filed suit against the company, alleging he was fired because he claimed workers' compensation benefits.
State Farm sues driver who caused auto collision
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. has filed suit against a Beaumont man, alleging he injured one of the company's insured clients in a collision.
Early voting begins for District 17 runoff between Bell, Huffman
If the election were up to Jefferson County voters alone, Democrat Chris Bell would already be the new state senator for District 17.
Casino bus rolls snake eyes
Virginia Mapes got on the wrong casino bus in suburban Houston.
Texas SC justice fined $29,000 over ethics violation
Justice Nathan Hecht (R) AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht has been ordered to pay a $29,000 fine for accepting an illegal campaign contribution and failing to report the gift.
Hutchison takes first step towards gubernatorial run
Kay Bailey Hutchison (R) AUSTIN �U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison on Thursday took the first step to run for Texas governor by opening an exploratory committee for a 2010 campaign.
Ethics commission hears complaint against Texas SC justice
Nathan Hecht (R) AUSTIN(Legal Newsline) - The Texas Ethics Commission today is considering a complaint filed last year against state Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht.
This Just In: Recent civil suits filed in Jefferson County District Courts
Recent civil suits filed Nov. 19-24, 2008
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County Nov. 25-Dec. 3, 2008
Lawsuit alleges university regents violated law when laying off UTMB employees
GALVESTON � A lawsuit filed by the Texas Faculty Association claims the termination of more than 3,000 employees at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston following Hurricane Ike was illegal.
Recent patent infringement suits filed in U.S. District Courts
Recent patent infringement suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Nov. 25-26, 2008
Report: Loser-pay rule would curb frivolous lawsuits
Marie Gryphon NEW YORK (Legal Newsline)-Forcing losers in lawsuits to pay the winner would help stem the tide of frivolous lawsuits flooding many U.S. jurisdictions, a report released Tuesday, Dec. 2, said.
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Texas company claims bad faith deal led to theft of trade secrets, patent infringement
Light-sensor company Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions has filed suit against Intersil Corp., alleging the California-based maker of semiconductors infringed a patent for digital ambient light sensors used in flat panel displays.
East Texas woman alleges blood clots caused by Ortho-Evra birth control patch
MARSHALL � After five months of using the birth control patch Ortho-Evra, 36-year-old Karenetha Easterwood was taken to the hospital with complaints of chest pain and breathing difficulties. It was discovered that she had blood clots in her lungs.