News from July 2019
Case activity for Thao Tran VI vs Victor Alan Conover on July 26
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Thao Tran VI against Victor Alan Conover on July 26:
Court activity on July 10: Dodeka LLC vs Feeley Laura
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dodeka LLC and Pallida L. L. C. Successor in Interest of Dodeka L. L. Company against Feeley Laura on July 10: 'Abstract Issued'
CLARK HILL: Clark Hill Chief Information Officer Joan Holman Named to 2020 Constellation Research Business Transformation 150
Clark Hill’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) Joan Holman was recognized by Constellation Research on its 2020 Business Transformation 150, an elite list of executives leading business transformation efforts around the globe.
House candidate reports only $6K in income, hired as a consultant for Mires Ran Clark & Associates
HOUSTON – Sri Preston Kulkarni, a Democrat making a second bid for a House seat, reported only earning $6,000 in income for the past two years – money made by consulting for Mires Ran Clark & Associates.
Texas opioid MDL: Dallas County selected for first bellwether trial
HOUSTON – Dallas County, the second most populated county in Texas, has been selected for the state’s first opioid bellwether trial.
July 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "cases appealed from lower courts" cases
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" cases were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on July 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on July 21
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on July 21 in the suits below:
TLR: 'Something needs to be done about the way Texas selects its judges'
HOUSTON – Taking a stand against partial judges in the courtroom, Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) seeks to inform citizens of a better selection process ahead of the next election.
Appeals panel affirms trial court did not err in denying TCPA motions to dismiss
BEAUMONT— A state appeals court has affirmed that a trial court did not err in denying Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA) motions to dismiss.
Sanctions reversed against homeowner in Hurricane Harvey damages case
HOUSTON -- A three-panel judge for the Texas First District Court of Appeals reversed on July 16 sanctions against a man who had sued his insurance company after his home was damaged during Hurricane Harvey.
Appeals court reverses judgment against insurance company in case involving drunk driver
HOUSTON -- The Texas First District Court of Appeals determined July 16 a lower court didn’t have subject matter jurisdiction in ruling against an insurance company in a negligence case.
Appeals court backs Lone Star Road Construction's summary judgment in highway crash case
HOUSTON -- After ruling the summary judgment evidence doesn’t present a genuine fact issue on causation, the Texas 14th Court of Appeals affirmed July 18 a judgment for a construction company being sued after a man suffered an injury in a road accident.
Texas court backs Ace American Insurance in electric shock case
HOUSTON -- The Texas First District Court of Appeals affirmed July 9 a judgment for an insurance company facing a lawsuit from a man’s injuries that stemmed from electric shock.
Justices find murder suspect was properly denied appointed counsel in civil suit
HOUSTON -- Despite a murder suspect's appeal and accusations that a lower court failed to appoint him adequate counsel, the Texas 14th Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s ruling July 18.
Appeals court: Convicted Arizona sex offender must register in Texas
HOUSTON -- A three-judge panel with the Texas 14th Court of Appeals determined July 11 that a person must register as a sex offender in Texas if they were convicted of sexual abuse via Arizona law.
Appeals court irons out arbitration dispute involving Texas Leaguer Brewing
HOUSTON -- The Texas 14th Court of Appeals weighed in July 9 on an arbitration dispute in a loan agreement gone wrong.
BOYARMILLER: BoyarMiller Chairman Chris Hanslik Honored by Bryan ISD Education Foundation
BoyarMiller Chairman Chris Hanslik will be honored by the Bryan ISD Education Foundation as a distinguished graduate and recognized as a member of its 2019 Hall of Honor.
AG Paxton Announces Historic $600 Million Data Breach Settlement with Equifax
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that a coalition of 50 attorneys general reached the largest data breach settlement in history with Equifax, resolving an investigation into a massive data breach first disclosed by the company in September 2017.
DLA PIPER: Three new members join New Perimeter's Advisory Board
New Perimeter, DLA Piper's nonprofit affiliate that provides long-term pro bono legal assistance in under-served regions around the world, recently welcomed three new members to its Advisory Board.
Case activity for Shallow Draft Elevating Boats Inc. vs Saratoga Resources Inc. on July 25
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Shallow Draft Elevating Boats Inc. against Saratoga Resources Inc. on July 25: