News from May 2012
U of H Law Center establishes Center for U.S. and Mexican Law
Zamora The University of Houston Law Center on April 3 announced the establishment of the Center for U.S. and Mexican Law, which is the first independent research center in the United States dedicated to the study of Mexican law and legal aspects of U.S. � Mexico relations.
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ETHEL JOHNSON ET AL VS AMERICAN OPTICAL CORP ET AL
ABA honors Texas Supreme Court for legal aid funding efforts
Texas Supreme Court justices
PERSONNEL FILE: Provost Umphrey's Matheny named 2012 Texas Rising Star
Matheny Personal injury attorney Matthew C. Matheny of Provost Umphrey has been named to the Texas Rising Star list as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in Texas for 2012.
PERSONNEL FILE: Kanayan named one of Texas Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
Kanayan The National Trial Lawyers Association has named Brent Coon & Associates attorney Philip Kanayan as one of Texas' Top 40 Lawyers Under 40.
Provost Umphrey attorney Colin Moore named 2012 Texas Rising Star
Personal injury attorney, Colin D. Moore of Provost Umphrey has been named to the Texas Rising Star list as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in Texas for 2012.
PERSONNEL FILE: Leger's win for Eagle Pro named in 2011 top Texas verdicts
Leger Verdict Search, a national source for verdicts and settlement news and research, has selected Eagle-Pro Construction v. Coastal Caverns Inc. among its 2011 Top Texas Verdicts.
The Eastern District Of Texas announces model order for E-discovery in patent cases
On March 2, the Eastern District of Texas introduced on its website a Model Order Regarding E-Discovery in Patent Cases along with amendments to its local rules.
Missouri attorney brought in for 'unreasonably dangerous' Glade candle suit
Schult A motion to be admitted pro hac vice has been granted in a suit against S.C. Johnson & Son, allowing an out-of-state attorney to represent the corporate defendant in Texas.
Video deposition in injury suit against Chemtrade slated for late May
Lyman A plaintiff alleging a metal clamp fell on his face will take the video deposition of a witness in the case later this month.
Defendant sues defendant in Mardi Gras injury suit
A defendant in a suit filed over an injury at Mardi Gras has brought a cross-claim claim against another defendant.
Attorney representing CVS Pharmacy in trip & fall changes address
Nebel An attorney representing CVS Pharmacy in a trip and fall lawsuit recently filed a change of address.
Ally Financial sues over delinquent auto loan
Seeking more than $11,000 from a delinquent auto loan, Ally Financial (GMAC) has filed suit against Orange residents George and Tameka Tolliver.
Red-light runner sued for causing auto wreck
Orange resident Christopher Harvey is suing Beaumont local Cosme Sanchez-Hill for allegedly disregarding a red light and striking his vehicle.
ExxonMobil, ALS non-suited from chipping gun injury suit
ExxonMobil and Advantage Labor Source have been non-suited from litigation brought by Egan Chesser, who sued for injuries he received while operating a chipping gun.
Injured worker's civil case slated for fall trial
This fall, plaintiff Hiawatha Ryan Jr. and defendants Hit Services and Fagen Inc. will go to trial over injures Ryan received while on the job.
Despite special exceptions, discovery in benzene suit continuing
Bridwell Although Chevron USA Claims it never employed Fred Gebauer, who allegedly died from benzene exposure, the oil company is still proceeding with discovery in the case.
Still no answer from Lamar 30 days after religious discrimination suit
Lamar University Theater and Dance Department Although 30 days have passed, Lamar University has still not answered a lawsuit brought by an instructor who alleges the college discriminated against her after she failed to attend a performance embracing homosexuality.
Just Filed: Recent cases filed in Harris County Civil Courts
Recent cases filed in Harris County Civil Courts, April 2012, Clear Lake Area