News from June 2022
Woman alleges former employer using invalid non-compete agreement to prevent her from other jobs
HOUSTON — A woman is alleging her former employer is preventing her from finding other jobs due to an invalid non-compete contract.
Liberty County man owes more than $70,000 from breach of lease, loan agreement
GALVESTON — A Liberty County man is facing a claim he breached a lease agreement and owes more than $70,000.
Ferguson Law expands talent roster; gets better by adding Harrison Tatum, says firm's founder
BEAUMONT – The Ferguson Law Firm has added another talented attorney to its already-impressive roster of trial attorneys with the addition of Harrison Tatum, a Southeast Texas native who joined the firm last month, a press release states.
Aaron Koenck Authors Chapter of Oil & Gas Contracts Principles and Practice
Aaron Koenck Authors Chapter of Oil & Gas Contracts Principles and Practice.
Harris Health seeks AG approval to pursue litigation against Juul, Altria Group
AUSTIN - The Harris Health System, previously known as the Harris County Hospital District, has submitted a contingent contract to the Office of the Attorney General for approval in order to pursue e-cigarette and vaping litigation.
Real estate agent alleges defamatory post made on Nextdoor caused loss of business
HOUSTON — A real estate agent claims defamatory statements made about her on Nextdoor caused her business loss and harassment.
Homewood Suites guest claims leaky AC unit caused her slip & fall
HOUSTON — A guest at a Homewood Suites in Beaumont claims a leaky AC unit in her room caused her slip and fall.
Homeowner alleges contractor failed to obtain permits, abandoned disaster remediation job
HOUSTON — A Harris County homeowner alleges the contractor he hired and paid for disaster remediation failed to secure the proper permits and abandoned the job.
Butler Snow Ranked Among Top Public Finance Firms for First Quarter of 2022 by Refinitiv
Butler Snow Ranked Among Top Public Finance Firms for First Quarter of 2022 by Refinitiv.
Texas SC holds evidence supports TCEQ’s finding that waste wells near Conroe would protect water supply
AUSTIN - The Railroad Commission rescinding an approval letter for proposed injection wells did not deprive the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of its jurisdiction to grant the permit application, the Texas Supreme Court ruled on Friday.
Daughters claim mother's fall at Harris County courthouse contributed to mother's death
HOUSTON — Two daughters claim a fall off a ramp at a Harris County courthouse contributed to their mother's death.
Forklift operator claims tractor trailer driver drove away suddenly during loading
HOUSTON — A forklift operator who suffered injuries when a driver suddenly drove away while he was unloading a tractor trailer is claiming negligence.
Texas City Girls Youth Softball alleges former board members stole property, funds
GALVESTON — Texas City Girls Youth Softball claims former board members used its equipment and funds to start their own athletic organization.
Thomas Named Chair of Houston Bar Association Energy Law Section
Thomas Named Chair of Houston Bar Association Energy Law Section.
Chambers USA 2022 Guide Expands Wilson Elser Rankings, Naming Two Firm Practices and Six Individual Attorneys
Chambers USA 2022 Guide Expands Wilson Elser Rankings, Naming Two Firm Practices and Six Individual Attorneys.
Justices grant South Padre Island immunity in suit over food truck restrictions
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Today, the 13th Court of Appeals reversed a ruling denying the city of South Padre Island’s plea to the jurisdiction, dismissing a claim over food truck restrictions.
Texas AG secures settlement with contact lens company in deceptive trade practices claim
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, through his Consumer Protection Division, has secured a deceptive trade practices settlement against Vision Path, Inc.—specifically, its Hubble contact lens business—in state district court in Bexar County, a press release states.
The Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Secured Finance on June 9, 2022
The Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Secured Finance on June 9, 2022.
Justices find plumbing company waived right to arbitration by waiting too long
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling denying a plumbing company’s motion to compel arbitration, concluding that the company waived its right to arbitration.
AG Paxton recovers $12.9M for Texas against pharma company for alleged fraudulent reporting
AUSTIN –Attorney General Ken Paxton resolved an enforcement action against pharmaceutical manufacturer Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) for allegedly reporting inflated drug prices to the Texas Medicaid program, a press release states.