News from September 2022
AG Paxton announces $439M multistate settlement with JUUL, Texas to recover $42.8M
AUSTIN –Attorney General Paxton has secured a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories, resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices, a press release states.
Governor Abbott Increases Reward For Criminal Stash House Reporting
Governor Abbott Increases Reward For Criminal Stash House Reporting.
Houston’s immunity affirmed in suit over collision with unmarked police car
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling granting the city of Houston summary judgment in a lawsuit alleging an unmarked police car struck another vehicle from behind.
Engineer claims oil-covered staircase at drill site caused his fall
HOUSTON — An engineer claims an oil-covered staircase at a drill site caused his fall.
Woman who slipped on ice patch during freeze sues Houston restaurant
HOUSTON — A woman who slipped on an ice patch at a restaurant in Houston during the state's winter storm of 2021 is claiming negligence.
Former fitness instructor alleges sexual harassment, gender discrimination
HOUSTON — A former fitness instructor in Katy alleges she faced a toxic work environment due to sexual harassment race and gender discrimination.
Suit: Woman suffers broken leg after fall in Omni Hotel lobby
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she tripped and fell at the Omni Hotel in Houston and suffered a broken leg and other injuries.
Technology Transactions, Software Audits and Data Security: Insight and Best Practices on September 8, 2022
Technology Transactions, Software Audits and Data Security: Insight and Best Practices on September 8, 2022.
Eighteen Jones Day lawyers among Lawdragon's 2022 list of "500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers"
Eighteen Jones Day lawyers among Lawdragon's 2022 list of "500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers".
Justices dismiss suit alleging Houston council member struck man with golf cart
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the First Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Houston that alleged a council member struck a man with a golf cart.
Drill site injury lawsuit brought against Exxon
HOUSTON - A worker is alleging ExxonMobil’s negligence led to his injuries at a drill site earlier this year.
Dallas Associate Derek McKee Selected for LeadershipSBOT Program
Dallas Associate Derek McKee Selected for LeadershipSBOT Program.
Lawsuit alleges 18-wheeler struck golf cart
BEAUMONT - A lawsuit is alleging a truck driver for Peryn Heavy Haul failed to pay attention and smashed into a golf cart, causing serious and permanent injuries to the golf cart operator.
Bowman and Brooke hires 10 for Austin office
AUSTIN — Bowman and Brooke LLP has responded to high client demand by hiring six lawyers, including two first chair trial attorneys and four additional attorneys, as well as four legal professionals, a press release states.
Jones Day's Tim Silvester chosen for Leadership Houston Class of 2023
Jones Day's Tim Silvester chosen for Leadership Houston Class of 2023.