News from 2020
Abbott's order on ballot drop boxes is glaring voter suppression, lawsuit alleges
AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to restrict each county in Texas to one secure ballot drop box is unconstitutional and a direct act of voter suppression, a lawsuit filed today against Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs argues.
Sept. 29: 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. 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 29
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Sept. 29 in the suits below:
Case activity for State of Texas vs Kevin Lee Tran on Oct. 5
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Kevin Lee Tran, Kwik out Bail Bonds and Troy McLehany on Oct. 5.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Clarence Leon Mayfield on Oct. 5
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Clarence Leon Mayfield, David Fregia and Financial Casualty & Surety Inc. on Oct. 5.
Cali cities using lawsuits to impose climate policies on Texas, Exxon tells Supreme Court
FORT WORTH – Earlier this year, a conflicted appellate court ruled it does not have jurisdiction over California cities and counties pursuing climate change lawsuits against the energy sector.
Trial lawyers snatch half of Hidalgo County’s $1.35M settlement, U.S. Rep. Gonzalez's cut comes to $118K
HIDALGO COUNTY - U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez received $118,125 for the few weeks of work he put in on a construction defect lawsuit, not a bad payday when considering his yearly salary in Congress is $174,000.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 28
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Sept. 28 in the suits below:
Sept. 28: 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. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
AG Paxton slams staffers he calls 'rogue employees' who impeded investigation of investigators; Says he won't resign
AUSTIN - More than a year has passed since FBI agents raided the home and offices of area businessman Nate Paul, yet no apparent criminal charges have materialized.
Man claims negligence after allegedly falling off curb at local foodmart, pizzeria
GALVESTON — A man is claiming the negligence of a Bolivar foodmart and pizzeria after allegedly falling from a curb and suffering injuries.
Woman claims boat storage facility's rusted metal door caused gash in her leg, infection
GALVESTON — A woman is alleging an improperly installed and deteriorated metal door at a League City boat storage that struck her to the ground caused her to suffer multiple injuries and infections.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig’s Mary-Olga Lovett Will Be Keynote Speaker at WEN Gen2Gen Symposium
Mary-Olga Lovett, Senior Vice President of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will be the keynote speaker for the Women's Energy Network's (WEN) Gen2Gen Symposium, Oct. 6.
DLA PIPER: Kim Askew named to Texas Lawyer's 2020 list of Texas Trailblazers
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that Kim Askew, a partner in the firm’s Employment practice, has been named a 2020 Texas Trailblazer by Texas Lawyer.
REED SMITH LLP: Reed Smith’s 6th Annual Energy and Commodities Conference goes virtual
Now in its sixth consecutive year, global law firm Reed Smith’s annual Energy and Commodities Conference will be held as an exclusive four-day virtual event from October 12-15, 2020.
OSHA BERGMAN WATANABE & BURTON LLP: Effective October 1st, 2020, Osha Liang LLP will become Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP (OBWB)
Our U.S. firm will change its name from Osha Liang LLP to Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP (OBWB).
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS: Laredo eye doctor pays over $3M to resolve fraud claims
A South Texas doctor has agreed to pay $3,234,900.50 to resolve allegations he fraudulently submitted claims to the Medicare program for medically unnecessary tests and procedures, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Greg Allen Kramer on Oct. 2
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Allied Bail Bonds, Greg Allen Kramer and Stan Stanley on Oct. 2.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Bryan Joseph Golmon on Oct. 1
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Allied Bail Bonds, Bryan Joseph Golmon and Stan Stanley on Oct. 1.
Case activity for Dovie Ruffin vs Trenton Zeke Roccaforte on Oct. 1
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dovie Ruffin against Chrisleigh Ulery Roccaforte and Trenton Zeke Roccaforte on Oct. 1.