News from June 2022
Blank Rome Recognized as a 2022 Best Law Firm for Women by Seramount
Blank Rome Recognized as a 2022 Best Law Firm for Women by Seramount.
Passenger thrown into side of boat on fishing charter sues for $1M
GALVESTON — The owners of a fishing charter vessel are facing a negligence claim after a passenger was thrown into the side of the vessel.
Food plant worker allegedly exposed to ammonia suffers injuries, suit alleges
HOUSTON — A Martin Preferred Foods worker alleges she was exposed to hazardous ammonia while working on a machine at the company's plant in Houston.
Texas AG launches investigation Into Walmart’s sales of prescription opioids
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Walmart for potential violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act relating to the promotion, sale, dispensing, and distribution of prescription opioids.
John Long to Moderate Infractions Panel at Nacda Convention
John Long to Moderate Infractions Panel at Nacda Convention.
Confirmation of arbitration award in favor of Rigid Global Buildings affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON - Today, the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s confirmation of an arbitration award in favor of Rigid Global Buildings.
Injured maintenance worker claims Kinder Morgan failed to properly maintain its meter pole
A Richmond man is suing Kinder Morgan Inc., claiming that he was servicing a meter pole belonging to the company when it snapped, causing him to fall and seriously injure himself.
Le Nails customer claims an employee botched a procedure to get false eyelashes, injuring her
A customer of Le Nails is suing the business claiming that an employee injured her eye while she was getting false eyelashes.
Former employee of Automation Personnel Services claims he was exposed to dangerous substances on the job
A former employee of Automation Personnel Services alleges that a switch in positions caused him to come into contact with a dangerous substance.
Shae Keefe Joins Husch Blackwell's Texas-Based Public Law Team
Shae Keefe Joins Husch Blackwell's Texas-Based Public Law Team.
Smokable hemp ban upheld by Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court recently held that a ban prohibiting the processing and manufacturing of smokable hemp products is not in violation of the Texas Constitution.
Houston Uber passenger alleges that motorist ran over his foot and ankle, sues for $1M
A Harris County man's lawsuit against a rideshare company alleges the plaintiff sustained personal injuries during a ride last year, according to recent Harris County District Court records.
Elderly couple sue John Moore Services, allege botched air conditioning repair caused home to burn down
An elderly Montgomery County couple is suing John Moore Services, Inc., on claims the business engaged in deceptive trade practices that caused their home to catch on fire.
Houston resident claims defective stove collapsed causing him to burn and injure himself
A Harris County resident's purported mishap with a gas range is the subject of a lawsuit filed in the 157th State District Court on June 21, per recent Harris County District Court records.
Fox Welcomes M&A Pro John Willding in Dallas
Fox Welcomes M&A Pro John Willding in Dallas.
Shook’s Sharon Israel Ranked Among the Top 250 Women in Intellectual Property
Shook’s Sharon Israel Ranked Among the Top 250 Women in Intellectual Property.
Patent infringement suit brought against eBay
WACO - A patent suit has been brought against eBay over the alleged infringement of cursor marketing technology.
VICTORY: Jury Rules Texas Woman is Entitled to $59,656 After SWAT Team Destroyed Her Home While Pursuing Fugitive
SHERMAN, Texas—Today, a federal jury ruled that Vicki Baker is entitled to $59,656.59 in damages after a SWAT team destroyed her McKinney, Texas, home while pursuing a fleeing fugitive in July 2020. The ruling is a victory for Vicki, who joined forces with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to file a lawsuit in March 2021, after the city refused to pay for the damage that had been caused.
O’Melveny advises Matador Resources in acquisition of Summit Midstream Partners’ Lane Gathering and Processing System
DALLAS — O’Melveny advised publicly-traded Matador Resources Company, an independent energy company (NYSE: MTDR), in its agreement for one of its wholly owned subsidiaries to acquire Summit Midstream Permian, LLC, which owns the Lane Gathering and Processing System of publicly-traded Summit Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: SMLP), for US$75 million, a press release states.
Harris County Democratic Lawyers Association CLE Luncheon & Award Presentation on June 23, 2022
Harris County Democratic Lawyers Association CLE Luncheon & Award Presentation on June 23, 2022.