News from June 2022
State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting on June 9 - 10, 2022
State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting on June 9 - 10, 2022.
County commissioner can simultaneously serve as GM of water authority, Texas AG opines
AUSTIN - A court would likely conclude that the common-law incompatibility doctrine does not bar a Nueces County commissioner from simultaneously serving as the general manager of the South Texas Water Authority, states an opinion released by Attorney General Ken Paxton yesterday.
Deputy AG for legal counsel Murtaza Sutarwalla to return to private practice, serve as counsel for Ken Paxton for Texas Campaign
AUSTIN –Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the departure of Murtaza Sutarwalla as deputy attorney general for legal counsel. Sutarwalla will return to private practice in Houston. He will also serve as outside counsel for the Ken Paxton for Texas Campaign, a press release states.
Texas City resident alleges contractors she paid $80,000 walked off job
GALVESTON — A Texas City woman alleges her contractors walked off the job despite being paid $80,000.
Seaman alleges improper safety measures on platform owned by Quarternorth Energy in Gulf caused his injuries
HOUSTON — A seaman alleges improper safety measures caused his injuries while working on a flowline at a platform in the Gulf owned and operated by Quarternorth Energy.
Attorney General Paxton Calls Attention to Reimbursements Available Under the “Crime Victims’ Compensation Program” for Victims of Uvalde Tragedy
Attorney General Paxton Calls Attention to Reimbursements Available Under the “Crime Victims’ Compensation Program” for Victims of Uvalde Tragedy.
$25.4M settlement reached in fraudulent billing suit over provisions supplied to American troops overseas
BEAUMONT - A $25.4 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit brought against DynCorp International and Damco U.S.A.
Texas AG launches investigation against Twitter for potentially deceiving consumers, businesses over fake bot accounts
AUSTIN –Today Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation against Twitter for potentially false reporting over its fake bot accounts in violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, a press release states.
Notice of non-suit filed in redistricting suit against Harris County Commissioners Court
HOUSTON – Former Harris County Commissioner Steve Radack has voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit he filed against Harris County Commissioners Court alleging Commissioners Court violated the Open Meetings Act during county redistricting.
Texas Supreme Court finds Houston taxpayers have standing in suit alleging misallocation of tax revenue
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court recently held that a pair of taxpayers have standing to assert their claims that the Houston mayor and city council members allegedly misallocated tax revenue in fiscal year 2020 in violation of the City Charter.
Family sues Schlitterbahn for $1M, suit alleges injuries occurred on 'MASSIV Monster Blaster' ride
GALVESTON — A family alleges they were injured at a Galveston water park after riders behind them collided into their inner tube.
Woman alleges she fell over rusted metal edge at Texas City Gas station
GALVESTON — A women alleges she fell over a rusted metal edge on a gas pump at a Texas Avenue Gas Store in Texas City and suffered injuries.
Alicia Sienne Voltmer to Present at BDO’s Restaurant CFO Bootcamp
Alicia Sienne Voltmer to Present at BDO’s Restaurant CFO Bootcamp.
Shook Encourages Conversations Following Buffalo Tragedy
Shook Encourages Conversations Following Buffalo Tragedy.
Chambers USA 2022 ranks five Bradley attorneys in Texas
DALLAS – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has announced that in the 2022 edition of the Chambers USA legal industry referral guide, independent research company Chambers and Partners has highly ranked five of the firm’s attorneys in Texas and ranked Bradley as one of the top firms in the state for the practice areas of Construction and Litigation: General Commercial (Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds).
Harris County Attorney Menefee secures victory in suit against cement facility
HOUSTON – Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, along with the Attorney General of Texas, resolved an environmental enforcement action against Sesco Cement, Corp. for violations of state environmental laws at a cement packaging and distribution facility in East Harris County, a press release states.
Texas Bar releases latest disciplinary actions report
AUSTIN - The State Bar of Texas has released disciplinary actions for June 2022. The report shows three individuals have been disbarred while four others have resigned in lieu of discipline.
Auto collision suit brought against Best Insulation
HOUSTON - An automobile collision lawsuit has been brought against Best Insulation and Best Insulation Leasing.
Delivery worker attacked by dogs claims owners' negligence
GALVESTON — A delivery worker is claiming negligence against two home owners after being attacked by their two dogs while dropping off a package.
Reed Smith lawyers featured in Latinvex top 100 lawyers list for 2022
Reed Smith lawyers featured in Latinvex top 100 lawyers list for 2022.