News from September 2020
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: 1Virtual Conference: Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) 2020 Corporate Counsel Conference & Annual Convention (CCC-AC)
Greenberg Traurig is a sponsor of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Corporate Counsel Conference and Annual Convention (CCC-AC) taking place September 15-18 and September 22-24 respectively.
WILSON ELSER: Independent Counsel: Knowing When and How to Work with Them
Susan Schwartz (Partner-Dallas) is a member of the faculty for the School of Professional Lines–Level 3 at the CLM Claims College to be held September 8–19, 2020.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: State Representative Travis Clardy Joins Holland & Knight in Texas
Lawyer and State Representative Travis Clardy has joined Holland & Knight as of counsel in the firm's Austin office.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Who’s on the Hook? Top Considerations in Drafting & Enforcing Indemnity Agreements
Join us for the first in our new four-part Lone Star Lunch & Learn series, which will feature Fox’s Dallas attorneys discussing timely legal matters.
Case activity for Melissa Widner vs Montkhouse Trucking Inc. on Sept. 11
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Melissa Widner against John Leonard and Montkhouse Trucking Inc. on Sept. 11.
Case activity for Glen Knott vs Trevor Devillier on Sept. 11
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Glen Knott against Trevor Devillier on Sept. 11.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 4
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Sept. 4 in the suits below:
Sept. 4: 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 Sept. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 4: 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 Sept. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Kennestria Gordon vs Ashley Suson on Sept. 9
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kennestria Gordon against Ashley Suson on Sept. 9.
Case activity for Citibank N.A. vs Alice Hayes on Sept. 9
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Citibank N.A. against Alice Hayes on Sept. 9.
Harris County Attorney Ryan joins brief against postal service changes
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has joined a friend of the court brief in a lawsuit seeking to stop massive changes in the operation of the U.S. Postal Service that could impact voting in the November general election.
‘Incredibly qualified’ Harris County Clerk sued for barratry
Who appointed this guy?
You’d think that local government officials responsible for appointing county clerks would consider candidates with appropriate experience and reputations for integrity, not some ambulance chaser notorious for playing fast and loose with the law who’s currently being sued by a former client and accused of engaging in barratry.
Appellate court reverses order in suit between Abraham Watkins and its former attorney
HOUSTON – For the better part of a decade now, a dispute between an attorney and his former law firm has occupied the courts in Harris County.
On remand from Texas SC, Ninth Court allows collision suit against Jefferson County to continue
BEAUMONT – Nearly two years after initially dismissing an auto collision suit against Jefferson County, the Ninth Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling denying the county’s plea to the jurisdiction.
AG Paxton warns Texas Bar against adopting 'unconstitutional' ABA Rule 8.4(g)
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a letter urging the State Bar of Texas to drop any consideration of American Bar Association Model Rule 8.4(g).
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 2
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Sept. 2 in the suits below:
Sept. 2: 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 Sept. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Lawsuit says Texas' anti-gun signs are a burden on businesses
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Texas church and a coffee shop are suing Attorney General Ken Paxton over legislation that requires them to post signs asking visitors to keep guns off of their property.
National Elks summary judgment win affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON – A national fraternal and charitable organization recently had a ruling granting final summary judgment in its favor affirmed by the 14th Court of Appeals.