News from March 2014
Senate committee to consider Leahy’s patent reform bill
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — One of the handful of patent reform bills introduced in Congress will be considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee later this month.
BP free to do business with federal government again after EPA agreement
WASHINGTON – British Petroleum is free to do business with the U.S. government once again after reaching an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Gas station’s beaver mascot announces neutrality after Texas congressman’s threats
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – Following the announcement that a U.S. congressman would boycott Buc-ee’s for endorsing a Republican running for Texas lieutenant governor, a spokesperson for the super-sized gas station chain said that Buc-ee’s does not endorse any candidates.
Legally Speaking: The lighter side of the law, Part II
Just before the start of Lent and all the Mardi Gras revelry, I saw a reminder of the amusing absurdities that characterize the legal system.
Panel on Eminent Domain scheduled during Cattle Raisers convention
Fort Worth – Two of the state’s leading experts on private property laws in Texas will headline a panel on eminent domain, particularly as it pertains to the increased number of oil and gas pipelines in Texas.
Our View: 'Good old days' that were bad for the rest of us
A fox or raccoon makes off with one of your chickens and what do you do? You reinforce the coop and the fence around it to make sure you don’t lose another.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
License #: 2014006524
Jefferson County 60th District Court: Docket for May 2014
CURTIS TINSLEY V. ATLANTIC SCAFFOLDING CO LLC
Texas lawmakers say they must protect tort reform measures from mega-donor Mostyn
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – While Texas may never match the natural beauty of California, the Lone Star State’s legal and business climate keeps attracting more and more California businesses every year.
Highlands residents sue after motorcycle crash
A Dallas county resident is facing suit after allegedly causing a motorcycle accident.
Harris County resident sues after dog attack
A Harris County resident is suing claiming she was attacked by a dog and sustained injuries.
Galveston man seeks $1M in collision suit against A&M System
A Galveston County resident is suing, alleging he was injured in a vehicle collision.
Postal Service worker sues alleging discrimination
A Sherman resident is suing over claims of discrimination.
Davis says Abbott doesn't support equal pay
State Sen. Wendy Davis gained national name recognition last year when she filibustered a bill that limited access to abortions. When she stopped in Beaumont on March 14 as she campaigned for governor, Davis had another hot button issue on her mind – equal pay for women.
RedState Women PAC online in Texas, Davis campaign strikes back with flurry of tweets
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – In response to a new Republican PAC targeting women voters, Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis, the Democratic nominee for governor, is making sure female voters are aware Attorney General Greg Abbott defended Prairie View A&M in an equal pay lawsuit filed by a woman.
Georgia couple sues attorneys in Beaumont and Illinois for fraud
A Georgia couple is suing over claims an attorney's misconduct ruined their credit scores and caused them financial ruin.
Jefferson County couple sued by mortgage company for breach of contract
A Jefferson County mortgage company filed an order for foreclosure on a property in the city of Port Arthur.
Orange County woman sues three men after car accident
An Orange County woman is suing three men after she was injured in a car accident allegedly due to their negligence.
CommunityBank of Texas sues for payment on $500K loan
A Texas bank has filed suit against another company it claims has not paid loans as promised.
Beaumont real estate transaction causes lawsuit
A real estate transaction in which the buyer overpaid forms the basis of this lawsuit.