News from 2022
Paxton Challenges Corporate America’s Newest Tactic to Target American Citizens’ 2nd Amendment Rights
Paxton Challenges Corporate America’s Newest Tactic to Target American Citizens’ 2nd Amendment Rights.
High school student alleges he was struck in head by discus during track team practice
HOUSTON — A high school student at a private school in Pasadena is claiming the school and coach's negligence after being struck by a discus during track team practice.
Home Depot Customer alleges broken bag of landscaping rocks caused her fall
HOUSTON — A woman alleges she fell on landscaping rocks that came out of a broken bag at a Home Depot in Houston.
Tug boat crew member alleges lack of safety requirements caused his injuries
HOUSTON — A tug boat vessel crew member alleges his injuries were caused by the boat's unseaworthiness.
6th National Young Energy Professionals’ Law Conference on October 5, 2022
6th National Young Energy Professionals’ Law Conference on October 5, 2022.
Freeport councilmember can’t serve as member of city’s police reserve force, Texas AG opines
AUSTIN - The common-law doctrine of incompatibility bars a councilmember of the city of Freeport from simultaneously serving as a member of the city’s police reserve force, according to an opinion issued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Should New Texas Judges Be Required to Obtain Board Certification?
As part of the larger debate over the manner in which Texas selects its judiciary, one aspect of the issue has attracted a higher degree of consensus than the process of selection itself: judicial qualifications.
Provost Umphrey appointed as class counsel in second VA overtime class action
Class counsel appointment follows successful resolution of earlier VA overtime lawsuit
Merchandiser alleges defective pallet jack at Walmart caused his injuries
HOUSTON — A merchandiser working at a Walmart alleges that the store's poorly maintained pallet jack caused his injuries.
Suit alleges warehouse worker injured when box truck driver pulled away during unloading
HOUSTON — A worker alleges he suffered injuries when a semi truck driver suddenly pulled away while he was unloading from inside the truck's box trailer.
Bradley Welcomes Ross A. Darville to Houston Construction Group
Bradley Welcomes Ross A. Darville to Houston Construction Group.
Texas Supreme Court denies CITGO’s petition for review in case over franchise tax
AUSTIN - On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court denied CITGO Petroleum’s petition for review in a case brought over franchise taxes the company paid.
Suit alleges FedEx driver caused severe structural damage to League City business building
GALVESTON — A League City business is alleging negligence after a FedEx driver allegedly caused severe damage to their building.
Couple claims Ford Focus' defective operating system caused sudden acceleration
HOUSTON — A couple claims a defective operating system on their Ford Focus caused the vehicle to suddenly accelerate and crash into an embankment.
Former Sysco manager alleges age, disability discrimination
HOUSTON — A former Sysco manager alleges he was terminated due to his age and disability.
CFMA Lone Star Conference – “How Legislative Changes in 2021 Are Impacting Contractors in 2022”
CFMA Lone Star Conference – “How Legislative Changes in 2021 Are Impacting Contractors in 2022”.
Foley Attorneys Named to 2022 Texas Super Lawyers
Foley Attorneys Named to 2022 Texas Super Lawyers.
Justices affirm dismissal of silica suit against 3M, others
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today affirmed the dismissal of a silica lawsuit brought against 3M and other companies.
10 Bradley Partners Named to 2022 Texas Super Lawyers List
10 Bradley Partners Named to 2022 Texas Super Lawyers List.
Texas AG launches investigation into S&P Global’s use of ESG factors in credit ratings
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has joined a Missouri-led multistate investigation into S&P Global for potential violations of consumer protection laws, a press release states.