News from August 2022
Suit: Software company fraudulently sold products to Harris County business owner
HOUSTON — The owners of several car washes and oil change establishments allege they were fraudulently sold business software.
Couple alleges pool contractor paid more than $160,000 failed to complete project
HOUSTON — A couple allege a pool contractor they paid more than $160,000 failed to complete the project.
McGuireWoods Partner Demetra Liggins Named a Diversity and Inclusion Champion
McGuireWoods Partner Demetra Liggins Named a Diversity and Inclusion Champion.
Harris County Attorney Menefee announces EPA investigation Into TCEQ concrete plant permitting
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will investigate the Texas Commission on Environment Quality's concrete batch permitting criteria and processes under federal civil rights laws, a press release states.
Tax Abatement Considerations in Cryptocurrencies on August 10, 2022
Tax Abatement Considerations in Cryptocurrencies on August 10, 2022.
Santa Rosa ISD seeks AG approval to pursue Hurricane Hanna litigation
AUSTIN - The Santa Rosa Independent School District is requesting the Office of the Attorney General to approve a contingent agreement in order to pursue recovery of insured but unpaid property damages and losses caused by Hurricane Hanna in 2020, states a review request submitted by the district last month.
BakerHostetler Adds Energy Litigation Partner in Houston
BakerHostetler Adds Energy Litigation Partner in Houston.
Jury unanimously votes in favor of insurer in Hurricane Harvey claim
HOUSTON — A Harris County jury found that property damage was not covered by the Texas FAIR Plan Association that a man alleged happened during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Patent MDL assigned to Judge Gilstrap in Eastern District of Texas
MARSHALL - The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued a transfer order last week consolidating four patent cases and assigning them to Chief District Judge Rodney Gilstrap of the Eastern District of Texas.
Bradley adds associate Whitney Wester to Houston office
HOUSTON – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has announced that Whitney Wester has joined the firm’s Houston office as an associate in the Litigation and Construction practice groups, a press release states.
Cuneyt A. Akay and Michael X. Marinelli to Present at Texas General Counsel Forum
aCuneyt A. Akay and Michael X. Marinelli to Present at Texas General Counsel Forum.
Locke Lord's Akilah Craig Named Outstanding Young Lawyer by National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division
Locke Lord's Akilah Craig Named Outstanding Young Lawyer by National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division.
Worker cleaning chemical storage tank alleges lack of proper equipment caused injuries
GALVESTON — A worker cleaning a chemical storage tank alleges lack of proper equipment caused his injuries.
Houston demolition company allegedly defaulted on $100,000 loan
HOUSTON — A Houston demolition company is facing a breach of contract claim after allegedly defaulting on a more than $100,000 loan.
Overturning Roe v. Wade - Navigating Employer Challenges After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision on August 4, 2022
Overturning Roe v. Wade - Navigating Employer Challenges After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision on August 4, 2022.
Justices affirm ruling denying med-mal dismissal, cite COVID-19 extension for expert report
HOUSTON - A trial court did not abuse its discretion by extending the deadline to file an expert report in a medical practice lawsuit, according to an opinion issued by the 14th Court of Appeals yesterday.
Attorney claims client never paid for legal representation in divorce case
GALVESTON — An attorney in Friendswood has filed a breach of contract claim against a former client who failed to pay him nearly $5,000 for representation in a divorce case.
Woman sues Schlotzsky's after tripping over rolled-up poster at Galveston store
GALVESTON — A woman alleges she tripped over a rolled-up decal poster at a store in Galveston and suffered serious injuries.
Katherine Franco and Krystal Studavent Ramsey Are Honored by Texas Lawyer Magazine as 2022 Texas Legal Award Recipients
Katherine Franco and Krystal Studavent Ramsey Are Honored by Texas Lawyer Magazine as 2022 Texas Legal Award Recipients.
Justices erase attorney’s fees award in condemnation case over I-10 billboard
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently reversed an award of attorney’s fees and expenses to SignAd in a condemnation case brought against the company.