News from November 2022
Home owner claims septic company's unfinished, defective work caused drainage issues
GALVESTON — A home owner alleges a septic company's defective and incomplete work caused severe drainage issues on her property.
Houston builder alleges couple owes more than $66,000 for home construction project
Houston builder alleges couple owes more than $66,000 for home construction project
Butler Snow Recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2023 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® has recognized Butler Snow in its recent release of “Best Law Firms” 2023.
Subchapter V – The New Kid on the Block on November 9, 2022
Brian Shaw will present “Subchapter V – The New Kid on the Block” at the 2022 NAGTRI Annual Bankruptcy Seminar hosted by the National Association of Attorneys General.
Justices dismiss suit over HFD ambulance driver’s collision
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the First Court of Appeals dismissed an automobile collision lawsuit against the city of Houston for want of jurisdiction.
Pregnant woman alleges slip and fall from backed up plumbing in restroom
Pregnant woman alleges slip, fall from backed up plumbing in restroom
Company alleges former employee stole confidential information, equipment
Company alleges former employee stole confidential information, equipment
6 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named Austin Monthly Magazine ‘Top Attorneys’
Six attorneys in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Austin office are recognized in the 2022 issue of Austin Monthly magazine ‘Top Attorneys in Austin.’ Honorees are selected by the through an online peer-voting process.
Texas Supreme Court to decide whether suit over 2011 sale of Houston Astros to continue
HOUSTON – Whether a jury should decide the ballpark worth of the Houston Astros when Jim Crane purchased the team back in 2011 is now in the hands of the Texas Supreme Court.
Former employee alleges Houston Independent School District's discrimination, retaliation
HOUSTON — The Houston Independent School District is facing a claim of discrimination and retaliation from a former employee.
Houston Mold & Tool worker alleges lack of training, safety caused his injuries
HOUSTON — A worker at a molding and tool business alleges lack of proper training and safety equipment caused his injuries.
Ogletree Deakins Named a “Law Firm of the Year” For 12th Consecutive Year
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for the 12th consecutive year.
True the Vote’s dismissal from suit over $2.5M donation affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON - A non-profit challenging the existence of jurisdictional facts in a lawsuit brought by donor Fredric Eshelman had its legal win affirmed on appeal on Thursday.
Patient alleges radiologist failed to properly interpret CT scan
HOUSTON — A patient alleges he suffered from brain injuries due to a radiologist's failure to properly interpret his CT scan.
Customer alleges recently painted ramp at Houston Cheddar's caused his fall
HOUSTON — A customer alleges a recently painted wheelchair ramp at Houston restaurant caused his fall.
BoyarMiller Named to Houston’s Best Places to Work List for Third Consecutive Year
BoyarMiller has been named for a third time to Houston Business Journal’s list of Best Places to Work in Houston for 2022.
Ferguson obtains TRO to protect site of ExxonMobil railroad fatality
BEAUMONT - A Jefferson County district judge has entered a temporary restraining order to preserve the site of a railroad incident that led to the death of Richard Garza.
Justices vacate order denying United Financial’s motion to abate extra-contractual claims, suit over uninsured motorist benefits
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today vacated a trial court order denying United Financial Casualty's motion to abate extra-contractual claims in a lawsuit brought over uninsured motorist benefits.
Texas, New Mexico and Colorado announce agreement after years of dispute over the Lower Rio Grande River
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has announced a historic agreement with the states of New Mexico and Colorado that, if accepted by a special master and approved by the U.S. Supreme Court, would guarantee that the resources of the Lower Rio Grande River are justly distributed among the states, a press release states.
Holland & Knight Adds Energy M&A and Private Equity Partner Nancy Bostic in Houston
Holland & Knight Adds Energy M&A and Private Equity Partner Nancy Bostic in Houston.