News from September 2020
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: DOL Final Regulations on Electronic Disclosure for Retirement Plans: How the New Safe Harbor May Cut Costs and Simplify Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued final electronic disclosure rules for retirement plans, creating a new safe harbor (the 2020 Safe Harbor), which promises to expand the availability of electronic disclosure and make distribution more cost-effective.
Case activity for Fivepoint Credit Union vs Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.A. on Sept. 25
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Fivepoint Credit Union against Chase Bank, Huyen Thi Tran and Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.A. on Sept. 25.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Devon Ray Thornton on Sept. 24
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against David Fregia, Devon Ray Thornton and Financial Casualty & Surety Inc. on Sept. 24.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Dana Michelle Ratcliff on Sept. 24
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Dana Michelle Ratcliff, David Fregia and Financial Casualty & Surety Inc. on Sept. 24.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Tzalam Melchor Mucan on Sept. 24
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Keith Day, Professional Bail Bonds and Tzalam Melchor Mucan on Sept. 24.
Court activity on Sept. 22: Brandi Suzanne Anderson vs S & B Engineers and Constructors Ltd.
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Brandi Suzanne Anderson against S & B Engineers and Constructors Ltd. on Sept. 22: 'Citation (office Copy)'.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Rony Fernando Pineda on Sept. 22
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Rony Fernando Pineda on Sept. 22.
Case activity for Kayla Lashae Hawkins vs A & A Housing Group LLC on Sept. 22
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kayla Lashae Hawkins against A & A Housing Group LLC on Sept. 22.
Case activity for Brandi Suzanne Anderson vs S & B Engineers and Constructors Ltd. on Sept. 21
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brandi Suzanne Anderson against S & B Engineers and Constructors Ltd. on Sept. 21.
Texas AG announces joint prosecution of Gregg County organized election fraud in mail-in balloting scheme
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that authorities arrested Gregg County Commissioner Shannon Brown, Marlena Jackson, Charlie Burns, and DeWayne Ward on charges in connection with an organized vote harvesting scheme during the 2018 Democratic primary election.
Justices affirm TCPA ruling in suit between Infinity Systems and Gray Mechanical Contractors
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed the denial of a motion to dismiss under the Texas Citizens Participation Act in a lawsuit between Infinity Systems and Gray Mechanical Contractors.
Cars.com loses attorney’s fees award in breach of contract suit
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals has stripped an award of attorney’s fees obtained by Cars.com in a breach of contract suit.
W.Va., Texas AGs lead coalition seeking to reverse ruling that stopped pipeline construction
SAN FRANCISCO — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are leading a 17-state coalition asking a federal appeals court to reverse a lower court ruling that brought pipeline construction to a grinding halt nationwide.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 16
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Sept. 16 in the suits below:
Sept. 16: 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 Sept. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Mikal Watt’s work on opioid litigation totals $1.38M, attorney bills for reading news articles
SAN ANTONIO – Most people can only fantasize about getting paid tens of thousands of dollars to kick back and read the newspaper. For the controversial Mikal Watts, however, it seems to be a reality.
Six Weil attorneys named Texas Super Lawyers
DALLAS - Six Texas-based attorneys from international law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP have earned recognition as 2020 Texas Super Lawyers.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 15
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Sept. 15 in the suits below:
Sept. 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 Sept. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Justices allow suit against Kassab Law to proceed – firm accused of stealing client list to pursue barratry claims
HOUSTON – A lawsuit accusing The Kassab Law Firm of stealing a client list to pursue barratry claims will continue to go forward, thanks to a recent appellate opinion.