News from 2022
Holland & Knight Strengthens Its Global Energy Practice with Acquisition of Transactional and Regulatory Team
Holland & Knight announced today that a nationally recognized team of nine partners with extensive experience in the energy industry has joined the firm from Eversheds.
Gov. Abbott can pick substitute justices in ‘dieselgate’ case before Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott can appoint two substitute justices in the Volkswagen “dieselgate” case currently before the Texas Supreme Court, according to the high court.
Leah Burton and Brady Ortego Join Steptoe & Johnson’s expanding Collin County and San Antonio Offices
Leah K. Burton and Brady E. Ortego have joined the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Members in the Collin County and San Antonio offices.
Ferguson Law Firm to provide 250 full Thanksgiving meals for Southeast Texans
BEAUMOMT – The Ferguson Law Firm will be handing out 250 full means for local families on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
Bradley Named "Law Firm of the Year" for Litigation - Construction in 2023 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms"
Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has been named the “Law Firm of the Year” in the area of Litigation – Construction in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms," the fourth time the firm has been recognized for its construction practice since 2018.
Bill Filing Commences for 88th Legislative Session
As of the time of posting, more than 1000 bills and resolutions have been filed in the opening days of the pre-filing period.
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.