News from November 2022
Bankruptcy Court for Texas' Southern District received 10% of cases over past 5 years, Lex Machina report shows
HOUSTON - Only Delaware handled more cases than the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas over a five year period, according to a Lex Machina report.
Texas AG investigates alleged health care industry schemes to inflate insulin prices
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into potential violations of law related to the pricing of the life-saving drug Insulin.
Mayer Brown's Gabriela Sakamoto and Rebecca Seidl named to Latinvex's 2022 "Top 100 Female Lawyers" list
Mayer Brown partners Gabriela Sakamoto and Rebecca Seidl were named to Latinvex’s 2022 list of “Latin America’s Top 100 Female Lawyers” for the third consecutive year.
Wrongful death suit alleges child was killed by van that dropped him off from school
HOUSTON — A wrongful death lawsuit has been brought against the owner and driver of a van that struck and killed a nine-year old child.
Patient claims physician failed to diagnose tumor
HOUSTON — A patient alleges a physician misdiagnosed a sarcoma that was causing his hip and knee pain.
Texas City company faces breach of contract claim over stock sale
GALVESTON — A Texas City company is facing a breach of contract claim over the sale of its stock.
Subcontractor sues contractor, bond issuer alleging unpaid work
GALVESTON — A subcontractor who was not paid in full is alleging breach of contract against the contractor who hired them and the insurance company who issued the bond for the construction project.
Polsinelli Elects 28 New Shareholders Nationwide and Adds 30 First-Year Associates as the 2023 Fiscal Year Begins
Polsinelli Elects 28 New Shareholders Nationwide and Adds 30 First-Year Associates as the 2023 Fiscal Year Begins.
Specialized business courts a top legislative priority for Texans for Lawsuit Reform
AUSTIN - In the upcoming legislative session, Texans for Lawsuit Reform will advocate for the creation of specialized business courts.
Former volleyball coach at Holy Patriot University alleges federal wage violations
Former volleyball coach at Holy Patriot University university alleges federal wage violations
Woman sues Randall's alleging dog bite to face
Woman alleges negligence after dog bite to face
Thompson Coburn celebrates Black excellence with Dallas’ J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation
Thompson Coburn is a proud sponsor of the 2022 J. L. Turner Legal Association Foundation’s Scholarship & Awards Gala.
Family of Houston cyclist killed by dump truck files wrongful death suit
HOUSTON — The family of the late Breana Powell has filed a wrongful death suit against Republic Waste Services and are seeking more than $1 million in damages.
Texas judge vacates Debt Forgiveness Program, appeal follows
FORT WORTH - A Texas federal judge has granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs who sued the U.S. Department of Education for allegedly violating the Administrative Procedure Act by promulgating a Debt Forgiveness Program behind closed doors.
Restaurant worker claims manager said he wanted only 'white, thin, pretty' female workers
Restaurant worker claims manager said he wanted only 'white, thin, pretty' female workers
The World of ESG: What Every In-House Counsel Should Know on November 15, 2022
Litigation attorney Jessica Magee and corporate attorney Amy Curtis will present at the Dallas Women Lawyers Association (DWLA) and Women's In-House Network (WIN) fall luncheon.
U.S. News-Best Lawyers highlights Reed Smith's variety of practices, geographic reach
Reed Smith in Tier 1 for 22 national practice areas and 74 metropolitan practice areas, for a grand total of 96 practice categories in Tier 1.
BoyarMiller Recognized in 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Listing
BoyarMiller has been included in the 2023 Best Law Firms ranking conducted annually by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.
Texas AG investigates potential violations by Zuckerberg-backed Center for Tech and Civic Life
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand to the Center for Tech and Civil Life as part of an investigation to determine whether the nonprofit solicited donations under the pretext of protecting voters from Covid-19 while instead using the funds to support partisan electioneering efforts or election oversight roles normally left to state and local officials.
Omega Healthcare agrees to pay $3M to settle False Claims Act allegations
AUSTIN – Omega Healthcare Investors, as successor-in-interest to MedEquities Realty Trust, has agreed to pay $3 million to resolve allegations that MedEquities violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to the Medicare and Medicaid programs, a press release states.