News from 2022
Lex Machina releases 2022 Surety Bond Litigation Report
Surety bond litigation cases, including Miller Act cases, dropped to the lowest number in a decade in 2021, while total amount of damages awarded remained generally steady over the past ten years.
Justices toss med-mal, conclude that accessing expert report online doesn’t count as serving
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today held that filing an expert report in the district clerk’s records does not satisfy the statutory requirement of service of the expert report.
Suit alleges business scam cost Corpus Christi-based company millions
Suit alleges business scam cost Corpus Christi-based company millions
Houston dentist accused of performing unnecessary, unsafe surgery
HOUSTON — A Houston dentist is being accused of performing unnecessary and unsafe work on a patient which caused the patient injuries.
Reed Smith shortlists for five FT North American Innovative Lawyer awards
The Financial Times (FT) has shortlisted Reed Smith in five categories at the upcoming North American Innovative Lawyer Awards 2022, making it the most nominated firm of the year.
Texas second among states for least costly med-mal lawsuits, study finds
AUSTIN - Although Texas is sixth among states when it comes to the filing of medical malpractice lawsuits, the Lone Star State is second when it comes to the least costly med-mal reports, according to a NiceRx Health study.
Appellate court affirms take-nothing judgment in favor of Allstate
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the First Court of Appeals affirmed a take-nothing judgment in favor of the Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company.
Man allegedly assaulted by Houston sports bar security guard
HOUSTON — A man alleges a security guard at a Houston sports bar used excessive force.
Subcontractor allegedly slips on gravel covering oil spill at Shell facility, seeks up to $1M in damages
HOUSTON — A subcontractor working at a Shell Oil facility is claiming negligence after slipping on gravel that was used to cover oil on the ground.
Bradley Welcomes 32 New Associates
Bradley is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys have joined the firm as associates across the firm’s offices in Birmingham, Houston, Dallas, Jackson, Nashville, and Tampa.
Reed Smith adds depth to fund finance and private credit capabilities with arrival of partner Erin England in Dallas
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that Erin England has joined the firm’s Financial Industry Group in Dallas, the latest in a series of important additions to the firm’s industry-leading global fund finance practice.
Tort reform group puts Texas appellate court on ‘Watch List’
DALLAS - No venues in Texas made the American Tort Reform Foundation’s latest Judicial Hellholes report; however, the group did put the state’s Fifth Court of Appeals on its “Watch List.”
Buc-ee's customer alleges he slipped on fuel spill, sues for $1M
Buc-ee's customer alleges he slipped on fuel spill
Suit: Home Depot worker suffered injuries after being ask to lift heavy object
HOUSTON — A Houston Home Depot worker alleges he was instructed to lift a heavy object without proper equipment or tools which caused him to suffer serious injuries.
Drivenow accused of leasing defective vehicle
HOUSTON — A Drivenow customer claims he was leased a defective vehicle that cost him more than $30,000 in repairs.
Kristin Ornstein Named Chief Legal Officer for Women in DSO
Dykema is proud to announce that Women in DSO recently named Kristin Ornstein as its Chief Legal Officer.
Texas Supreme Court orders medical examinations in $33M suit over carbon-monoxide exposure
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court has concluded that a trial court clearly abused its discretion in finding that Auburn Creek did not establish good cause for examination in a $33 million suit over alleged carbon-monoxide exposure.
Comcast non-suited in case over sale of Astros in Texas Supreme Court
HOUSTON – Houston Baseball Partners recently filed a notice non-suiting Comcast and NBC Universal from a case in the Texas Supreme Court over the worth of the Astros when Jim Crane purchased the team back in 2011.
Fifth Circuit finds Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act unconstitutional
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has secured a victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit with justices striking down the federal Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) as unconstitutional, a press release states.
Employee Benefits Updates: Health and Welfare Plans on December 7, 2022
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