News from 2024
Gemma Descoteaux Named to “Dallas 500” 2025 List
For the sixth consecutive year, partner Gemma Descoteaux has been named to D CEO Magazine’s annual list of the 500 most influential business leaders in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area.
Advocating for Change: Madison Barney’s Dedication to Disability and Housing Rights
As a first-generation lawyer, Madison Barney, JD ’24, set out on her path to a law degree with one clear mission: to advocate for those who need it most.
2024 Alumni Awards ‘Celebrities’ Recognized
Seven outstanding Texas Law alumni were recognized at a gala ceremony on Nov. 8, with 200 guests gathered in a full ballroom at the Thompson hotel in downtown Austin.
Florida man files class action against Netflix over Paul-Tyson fight buffering issues
Netflix is facing a potential class action lawsuit after a Hillsborough County man said he was upset by the “unwatchable” livestream of last week’s Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight.
State AGs, DOJ seek limits to Google business practices to end search engine monopoly
CHARLESTON — State attorneys general, including West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with the Justice Department have proposed a plan to end Google’s monopoly over internet search engines and to restore competition to benefit consumers.
Six-figure verdict after toddler shot out of ambulance
HOUSTON - It's a $300,000 verdict for a father who sued City Ambulance after his 21-month-old daughter was sent flying onto the highway while being transported.
UH Law Center’s Global Law and Policy Initiative and University of Bologna to Collaborate on Sustainability Week
The University of Houston Law Center’s Global Law and Policy for the Americas initiative is partnering with the University of Bologna for a four-day event titled “Sustainability Week.”
Reed Smith's Alaniz again named INvolve LGBTQ+ Outstanding Executive Role Model
Reed Smith announced that Dallas Office Managing Partner Omar Alaniz is among the 2024 100 LGBTQ+ Executives selected by INvolve, the diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy and global network, supported by YouTube.
Locke Lord Recognized as One of 2024 Top Workplaces in Dallas/Fort Worth by The Dallas Morning News
Locke Lord’s Dallas office has once again been named by The Dallas Morning News as one of the Top Workplaces in Dallas/Fort Worth, recognizing businesses at the top of their game that are making North Texas a better place to work.
Nov. 13: Harris County Civil Court docket for "injury or damage - motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury or damage - motor vehicle" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Nov. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 13: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other civil case" cases
The following cases categorized as "other civil case" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Nov. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 13: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - other" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Nov. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 13: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Nov. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 13: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - condemnation" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Nov. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 13: Harris County Civil Court docket for "cases appealed from lower courts" cases
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Nov. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Texas law unfair to business, company facing AG probe complains
AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's defense of a law that allows him to examine corporate records is unconvincing, one of his targets says in a lawsuit that could change th way investigations are handled in the state.
South Texas Law Receives Grant to Upgrade Technology for Its Pro Bono Legal Clinics
The Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics at South Texas College of Law Houston recently received a $27,200 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation for technology upgrades, increasing the law school’s capacity to provide legal services to Greater Houston’s underrepresented populations.
South Texas Law Recognizes Faculty for Outstanding Scholarship, Service, Teaching
South Texas College of Law Houston recently honored 15 faculty members with awards recognizing outstanding contributions in the areas of scholarship, service, and teaching.
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Each year, SMU honors outstanding leaders in philanthropy, business and civic life with the highest honor the University can bestow upon its graduates.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Nov. 13
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Nov. 13 in the suits below: