News from August 2010
Lanier says plaintiff's bar faces battle royal over oil spill suits, fears BP bankruptcy
Lanier HOUSTON-For at least one trial lawyer, the biggest possible disaster arising from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill isn't environmental, but rather BP declaring bankruptcy in the face of an endless stream of lawsuits.
BP judge to speak at trial lawyer conference
Judge Carl Barbier of the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana is scheduled to speak at a conference sponsored by the Louisiana Association for Justice (LAJ), formerly the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association (LTLA), on Friday at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans.
Texas sues feds over offshore drilling ban
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott sued President Barack Obama's administration on Wednesday over its new deepwater offshore drilling moratorium.
Gov. Perry: Warning Signs Along Border Must be Heeded by Washington
Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the Texas Public Policy Foundation about the need for increased border security to prevent drug violence from spilling into Texas.
Capitol Comment: Health Insurance Mandates Defy Constitutional Authority
Late last year, when the Senate was debating the health care reform bill, my colleagues and I protested countless objectionable provisions that would undermine the quality and raise the costs of health care in America.
Cornyn recognized as 'taxpayer hero'
WASHINGTON � U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas, was recognized as a Taxpayer Hero on Tuesday by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) for his "willingness to stand up for American taxpayers" during the first session of the 111th Congress.
Hotel developer sues to collect $400,000
A local developer claims property owners failed to pay $400,000 for a Port Arthur hotel it constructed.
Sleeping driver blamed for I-10 wreck
A sleeping driver caused an interstate collision in Beaumont, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
Recent patent infringement/false marking suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false marking suits filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 4-9, 2010.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County District Court
A total of six new lawsuits against insurance companies over Hurricane Ike damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, Aug. 2-6, 2010.
Appeals Court: Liberty cop fired over bad behavior, not race
Former Liberty police detective Hugo Flores lost his job due to his conduct and not his national origin, Ninth District appeals judges ruled on Aug. 5.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Aug. 5-11, 2010.
Beaumont man sues insurer for failing to pay underinsured driver claim
A Beaumont man claims his insurance company refuses to pay for damages he incurred during an accident with an underinsured driver.
Man parked on highway shoulder sues driver who struck him
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck the rear of his vehicle while he was parked on the side of the interstate.
Contractor sues homeowners for unpaid invoices
Hired to remodel a Holcomb home, Duhon Designer Homes & Remodeling claims Orange County couple Rex and Ann McCorquodale refuse to pay the company for its work.
Shaw Pipeline Services sued over employee's auto wreck
Alleging he was hit when a truck driver ran a red light, Earl Burton has filed suit against Shaw Pipeline Services and one of its truck drivers, Bradley McGuire.
Flying J blamed for trucker's collision
Laura Floyd has filed suit against Port Arthur resident Willie Martinez and his employer, Flying J, alleging Martinez caused an automobile collision two years ago.
Recent real estate foreclosures
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Orange and Jefferson counties
Legally Speaking: Stolen Valor and Stolen Justice
I've previously written about the Stolen Valor Act, a federal law passed in 2006 that makes it a crime for individuals to falsely claim that they had been awarded military decorations and medals.
French market sues over repeated leaks in metal roof
A Jefferson County market claims its metal roof leaks despite multiple efforts by a roofing company to repair the problem.