News from October 2020
Galveston company alleges contractor's negligence installing HVAC systems led to water, moisture damage
GALVESTON — A Galveston company is alleging a contractor's negligence in installing HVAC systems led to more than $30,000 in water damage and moisture repairs.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 20
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Oct. 20 in the suits below:
Case activity for Alex Jaraun Howard vs Derrick Allen Martin on Oct. 26
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Alex Jaraun Howard against Derrick Allen Martin on Oct. 26.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Charles R Venable on Oct. 26
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Al Reed, Al Reed Bail Bonds and Charles R Venable on Oct. 26.
Walmart hopes old law will block feds' suit over opioid 'unwritten expectations’
SHERMAN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Walmart is betting on an 86-year-old law that companies most commonly use to fend off lawsuits over insurance coverage or trademarks to block an expected government suit over how its pharmacists filled opioid prescriptions.
Case activity for Unifund CCR LLC vs Robert Faries on Oct. 26
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Unifund CCR LLC against Robert Faries on Oct. 26.
Oct. 20: 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 Oct. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Alarm company accused of falsely 'red tagging' apartment complex fire alarm panels
GALVESTON — A Katy-based Alarm company is being accused of unnecessarily "red tagging" an apartment complex's fire alarm panels which caused the local fire marshal to charge over $11,000 for fire watch personnel to be at the property.
Man who picketed doc after knee surgery fails to get suit against him dismissed
HOUSTON – A man who claims his knee surgery ruined his life failed to have a lawsuit brought against him by the surgeon who operated on him dismissed under the Texas Citizens Participation Act.
Opioid bellwether trials for Dallas, Bexar counties set for September - Dallas accuses Bexar of ‘meddling’
HOUSTON – Barring another pandemic or more “meddling,” either Dallas County or Bexar County will host the state’s first opioid trial come September of next year.
Letter to the editor: The Talk
I heard the candidates discuss “The Talk” during the Presidential debate.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 19
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Oct. 19 in the suits below:
Oct. 19: 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 Oct. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
OPINION: A President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator MJ Hegar will mean Democrats will pack the Supreme Court
Democrats have a long history of refusing to talk about issues that are wildly unpopular with the American people.
Harris County sues AG Paxton, wants to keep County Clerk Hollins’ legal time and expense records under wraps
HOUSTON – Back in May, Harris County tapped Chris Hollins to be its new clerk, an attorney the county had hired to represent it in two lawsuits. And even though Hollins says he “paused” his legal services to the county, the county is suing to keep his firm’s time and expense records from being disclosed to the public.
Doctor sues Texas judge over guardianized mom's will
HOUSTON - A Texas physician executive has sued a Houston-area probate judge in federal court, alleging unlawful treatment, rascality, unfair judicial practices that violated her mother Hattie Owen’s final wishes before she died under court-appointed guardianship.
Walmart's new lawsuit a preemptive shot against U.S. over coming opioid litigation
Walmart fired a warning shot at the U.S. government in advance of an expected opioid lawsuit, asking a federal court to declare invalid claims that its pharmacies can be held liable for filling prescriptions written by licensed doctors and failing to follow standards that don’t appear in the law.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Four Husch Blackwell Lawyers Named to 2020 Thomson Reuters' Texas Super Lawyers®
Four Husch Blackwell attorneys have been named to the 2020 Texas Super Lawyers® list.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: CARES Act and Student Funding Developments
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly since Congress enacted the CARES Act in March, higher education institutions have focused on ways to use financial aid and government funds to ensure student access to education.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: 17 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized as Labor and Employment Stars in 2020 Benchmark Litigation Labor and Employment Rankings
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 17 attorneys listed as “Labor & Employment Stars” in the Benchmark Litigation Labor and Employment guide’s 2020 rankings.