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News from January 2012


Just Filed:Recent cases filed in Harris County Civil Courts

By The SE Texas Record |
Recent cases filed in Harris County Civil Courts, Clear Lake area, January 2012

PERSONNEL FILE: Strawn joins Burleson LLP as Of Counsel

By The SE Texas Record |
Strawn HOUSTON � Burleson LLP announced recently that James "Jim" Strawn, who has more than three decades of experience as an oil and gas attorney, has joined the energy law firm's Pittsburgh location as Of Counsel.

Texas AG, minority group begin negotiations over redistricting

By Jessica M. Karmasek |
Abbott SAN ANTONIO (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's office and a minority group opposing the state's redrawn redistricting maps are reportedly negotiating a settlement in order to meet an April 3 primary deadline.

La Morenita Meat Market settles slip & fall for $25K

By David Yates |
La Morenita Meat Market recently settled a slip and fall lawsuit for $25,000.

Sustainable development and the TWIA

By The SE Texas Record |
It's popular these days to talk about "sustainable development" and to recognize a common obligation to preserve natural resources for future generations.

Texas must continue to take the lead on Fracking Regulation

By The SE Texas Record |
We all know Texas swells with pride. But our state is swelling in many other areas, too � our economy, population and our need for infrastructure and resources are all growing. By now we know domestic natural gas plays a large role in our nation's pursuit of energy independence.

Suit filed over defective RV trailer

By John Suayan, Galveston Bureau |
Edwin Preis GALVESTON - Ray Repczynski claims Open Range RV Co. sold him a defective trailer two years ago, recent court documents say.

Woman's suit blames Advair for son's near fatal asthma attack

By John Suayan, Galveston Bureau |
GALVESTON - TeAna Anthony is suing Glaxosmithkine LLC after her minor son experienced a near fatal episode after taking one of its medications for his asthma.

Woman sues employer over gender-bias

By John Suayan, Galveston Bureau |
Josef Buenker GALVESTON - Harris County resident Dawn Jackson alleges Jacobs Field Services North America Inc. terminated her because she complained about gender-based discrimination.

Auto crash in Dickinson subject of lawsuit

By John Suayan, Galveston Bureau |
GALVESTON - Joseph and Revetta Wilcox have filed suit over an auto crash with Jose O. Reyes, recent court documents say.

Galveston man sues over foundation problems

By John Suayan, Galveston Bureau |
GALVESTON - Galveston resident Petri Urvil claims ARI & Associates Inc. failed to perform post-hurricane work at his residence and has filed a lawsuit.

Galveston wreck subject of lawsuit

By John Suayan, Galveston Bureau |
GALVESTON - Brazoria County residents Shelly Branch and Stanley Shelton have filed suit over a 2010 two-vehicle collision in Galveston.

Suit filed after backhoe strikes vehicle

By John Suayan, Galveston Bureau |
GALVESTON - Barbara Cunningham has filed suit against Humble resident Juan Macias and his employer, Huff & Mitchell Inc., over a two-vehicle accident last year.

Benzene suit filed against ExxonMobil, others

By Kelly Holleran |
Bradley A Texas resident has filed suit against ExxonMobil Corp. and five other companies, alleging the companies caused him to develop multiple myeloma by exposing him to benzene.

Woman seeks approval of settlement

By Kelly Holleran |
The guardian of a minor child wants the court to appoint an attorney to review a lawsuit in which the minor was awarded damages after she was allegedly injured in a car collision.

Suit filed over payment for trailer

By Kelly Holleran |
A servicing company claims it has not been reimbursed more than $10,000 it lent to a Beaumont man.

Woman claims incarcerated man transferred property rights

By Kelly Holleran |
A Jefferson County man says he and an incarcerated man are the sole owners of a piece of property that a woman has also begun claiming an ownership interest in.

Latest hurricane-related insurance suits filed in Jefferson County Courts

By Kelly Holleran |
A total of 38 new lawsuits were filed in Jefferson County District Court on Jan. 23 by the San Antonio law firm Solis and Smith.

New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County

By Stacie Yates |
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Jan. 19-25, 2012.

Legally Speaking: As weird as they wanna be

By John G. Browning |
Sometimes, the bizarre aspects of the legal world stand out.