News from December 2020
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Houston Team Members Receive Pro Bono Accolades
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has selected Houston shareholder Jennifer Tomsen as one of its 2020 Pro Bono Shareholders of the Year.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 18
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Dec. 18 in the suits below:
Dec. 18: Jefferson County District Court docket for "judgment nisi" cases
The following cases categorized as "judgment nisi" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Dec. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 16
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Dec. 16 in the suits below:
Dec. 16: Jefferson County District Court docket for "damages or injury (auto)" cases
The following cases categorized as "damages or injury (auto)" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Dec. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Trust Us. We’re Experts
Not surprisingly, two Ivy League administrative law scholars with technocratic expertise defend the discipline on the grounds that “technocratic expertise greatly matters.”
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 15
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Dec. 15 in the suits below:
Case activity for Coburn Supply Co. vs True Blue Star LLC on Dec. 21
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Coburn Supply Co. against Blue Star Plumbers True, Shannon Bearden, Star Plumbers Blue and True Blue Star LLC on Dec. 21.
Dec. 15: Jefferson County District Court docket for "judgment nisi" cases
The following cases categorized as "judgment nisi" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Dec. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 15: Jefferson County District Court docket for "contract: consumer/commercial debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract: consumer/commercial debt" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Dec. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 15: Jefferson County District Court docket for "damages or injury (auto)" cases
The following cases categorized as "damages or injury (auto)" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Dec. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Did Kevin Bobo make a boo-boo?
If your name were Klutz, you might want to be extra careful. Not that your name defines you necessarily, or predetermines your destiny, but, hey, it can have an influence on how you act and how others act toward you, so why make a self-fulfilling prophecy out of it?
Harris County business faces $1 million suit alleging their driver caused accident
HOUSTON — A Harris County business is facing a $1 million suit alleging one of their drivers failed to make a safe lane change and struck another vehicle whose driver suffered injuries.
Former Union Pacific Railroad conductor claims negligence after suffering head injury
HOUSTON — Union Pacific Railroad is facing a suit from a former conductor who suffered a head injury while working on a switch crew in Fort Worth.
Company setting up Hospice facility accuses consultant of fraud, breach of contract
HOUSTON — A company who hired a woman for consulting services to establish a Hospice care facility is claiming she did no work on the project despite being paid $30,000.
Strong Trade Secrets Law is Essential to Economic Recovery Now and Post-Pandemic
Negotiations between the White House and Congress regarding additional financial relief and stimulus finally reached a breakthrough over the weekend. But while the $900 billion deal will deliver relief to small-businesses and unemployed Americans and bolster vaccine distribution, it appears that negotiators failed to include liability reforms and legal protections from the many lawsuits that will likely be borne out of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 14
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Dec. 14 in the suits below:
Dec. 14: Jefferson County District Court docket for "injury/damage: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury/damage: other" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Dec. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS: U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox Warns that the New Vaccine Will Bring New Opportunities for Fraud
With millions of people waiting for their turn to get the new COVID vaccine, it is expected that scammers will use that opportunity to prey on those willing to pay for it.
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Appoints Kelly to 54th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Susan Kelly as Judge of the 54th Judicial District Court in McLennan County, effective January 1, 2021, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.