News from 2022
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.
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
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.
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.
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.