News from June 2022
Fifth Circuit serves Texas craft brewers a victory to-go
NEW ORLEANS - On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a ruling allowing two Texas breweries to sell their beer to-go.
Thompson Coe welcomes back partner Sarah Rogers
Attorney Sarah Rogers brings more than 18 years of experience in complex litigation matters to the Dallas office.
Paxton Demands Construction of Border Wall in Laredo Sector
Paxton Demands Construction of Border Wall in Laredo Sector.
Justices affirm ruling denying city of Houston’s jurisdiction plea in suit over officer’s collision
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals today found that a trial court properly denied the city of Houston’s plea to the jurisdiction in a lawsuit brought over an officer’s collision.
Gov. Abbott reappoints Evans presiding judge of Eighth Administrative Judicial Region
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed David L. Evans as presiding judge of the Eighth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification, a press release states.
Class action complaint against Tesla alleges violation of WARN Act
AUSTIN - A class action complaint recently brought against Tesla is accusing the company of violating the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act by terminating workers without providing sufficient notice.
Katherine Franco Recognized in Houston Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
Katherine Franco Recognized in Houston Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022.
Texas SC finds discovery requests seeking drug tests of nonparty UPS drivers are overbroad
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court held on Friday that a trial court erred in compelling disclosure of confidential drug-test records of UPS employees who are non-parties in a wrongful death lawsuit against the company.
Divot that caused trip & fall in store’s parking lot not an unreasonably dangerous condition, Texas SC opines
AUSTIN - On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court reversed an appellate court that held that a fact issue exists as to whether a defect in a grocery store parking lot presented an unreasonable risk of harm.
2022 AEC Executive Roundtable on June 22 - 24, 2022
2022 AEC Executive Roundtable on June 22 - 24, 2022.
Texas AG joins coalition to open offshore oil and gas leases
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a multistate amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, urging reversal of a lower court’s decision to vacate the largest offshore oil and gas lease sale in U.S. history, a press release states.
Butler Snow Again Ranked by The Legal 500 U.S. for Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Health Care Work
Butler Snow Again Ranked by The Legal 500 U.S. for Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Health Care Work.
Texas appellate court remands $2.2M offshore rig injury case for new trial
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals recently remanded an offshore injury lawsuit that resulted in a $2.2 million judgment for a new trial.
Man alleges improperly installed handicap bar at Holiday Inn & Suites caused his fall
GALVESTON — A man alleges an improperly installed grab bar in his handicap room caused him to fall and suffer injuries.
Suit: Houston car dealership illegally acquired, sold man's truck
HOUSTON — A Harris County man alleges a Houston car dealership illegally acquired his truck without him signing over the title.
Woman alleges trash, debris left outside her apartment cause her fall
HOUSTON — A woman alleges trash and debris left outside of her apartment in Houston caused her to trip and fall.
Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices Highly Ranked in The Legal 500 United States 2022
Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices Highly Ranked in The Legal 500 United States 2022.
Harris County judge admonished for failing to be courteous towards prosecutors
HOUSTON - The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has issued a public admonition and order of additional education for Judge Darrell Jordan, who presides over Harris County’s Criminal Court at Law No. 16.
Discrimination lawsuit brought against RV dealer
GALVESTON - A disability discrimination lawsuit has been brought against RV Retailer, LLC and RV Retailer Texas, LLC.
Lawsuit claims woman struck by falling concrete in parking garage
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she was struck in the head by falling concrete pieces from drilling work being done in a parking garage.