News from May 2010
A good judge is hard to find
When asked why Southern writers so often write about freaks, Flannery O'Connor responded, "because we are still able to recognize one."
Perry to Obama: Rein in the EPA
DALLAS � Gov. Rick Perry is asking President Barack Obama to stop the Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to take over Texas' air permitting program.
Gov. Perry: Small Businesses Help Texas' Economy Shine
HOUSTON � Gov. Rick Perry today credited small businesses with helping strengthen the state economy and creating thousands of jobs for Texans. To honor the significant impact small businesses have on the state's economy, the governor has declared this week Texas Small Business Week.
Federal government sued over BP spill
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The Sierra Club and the Gulf Restoration Network are accusing the Department of Interior's Minerals Management Service of contributing to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by waiving safety regulations for oil explorations.
Katrina wrongful death case settles
Di Leo NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - On the second day of defense testimony, a suit that involved the death of a woman in a New Orleans East hospital during 2005's Hurricane Katrina settled today in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Texas CALA groups advocate against proposals to lower mesothelioma standards
AUSTIN � Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse cautioned members of the Texas House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee that "no proof" lawsuits will wreak havoc on Texas' civil justice system, harm the state's reputation as a good place to do business, cost jobs and hurt Texas families.
Hospice lawsuit challenges Medicare regulation
SHERMAN-A Medicare-certified hospice provider is challenging the validity of the Medicare regulation used to calculate the aggregate annual provider cap.
Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County
A total of four new lawsuits against insurance companies over hurricane damage claims were filed in Jefferson County District Court, May 17-21, 2010.
Legally Speaking: Catching Up With Columns Past (Part 2)
As I mentioned in the first installment of this series, some of the best examples of the point I was trying to make in a particular column didn't come along until after the article had already run.
Recent patent infringement/false marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement/false marking cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, May 18-24, 2010.
Woman sues driver who went straight from turning lane
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims proceeded straight through an intersection after sitting in a turn-only lane.
Port Arthur woman sues driver over rear-end collision
A Port Arthur woman says she incurred medical costs after a driver rear-ended her.
Beaumont woman sues hit-and-run driver
A Beaumont woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to yield the right-of-way to her at a stop sign, then fled the scene.
Man claims shower bench collapsed, sues hotel
A Louisiana resident claims a hotel shower bench collapsed when he sat on it, causing him injury.
Suit claims vehicle failed to protect woman during head-on collision
SHERMAN-Despite wearing her seatbelt, Leona Reger suffered serious injuries when her 2006 Mitsubishi was struck head-on by another vehicle.
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
Recent real estate foreclosures filed in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, May 20-26, 2010.
Texas Supreme Court: Forfeiture required regardless of proof of actual damages
Green AUSTIN � Luring a partner into a buyout while plotting to compete against him constitutes fraud and requires forfeiture even if the victim can't prove damages, the Supreme Court of Texas decided on May 7.
Appeals court dismisses injury suit; plaintiff should have read release before signing
McKeithen The Ninth District Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's ruling last Thursday granting three defendants' motions for summary judgment, opining that the plaintiff should have read the release before taking cash for his work-related injury.
Gulf Coast attorneys posturing for leadership role in BP oil spill litigation
Coon From Florida to Texas, Gulf Coast attorneys are posturing for the lead role in the BP-Transocean litigation, flooding coastal cities with radio, print and TV advertisements in hopes of reeling in business owners affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.