News from February 2024
Texas Young Lawyers Association receives Texas Bar Foundation grant; new website will help young adults understand rights, responsibilities under law
The Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) has received a grant of $48,000 from the Texas Bar Foundation to fund a multimedia website to educate students and the public about their rights and responsibilities under the law on reaching adulthood.
Feb. 20: 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 Feb. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 20: 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 Feb. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 20: 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 Feb. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 20: 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 Feb. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 20: 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 Feb. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
5th Circuit to rehear Texas woman’s wrongful conviction case, Institute for Justice representing her
AUSTIN - Following a loss at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in December, the Institute for Justice said it would continue its efforts to overturn a Texas woman’s wrongful conviction case.
Woman slips on squashed cherry tomato, sues H-E-B
HOUSTON - A woman claiming she slipped on a squashed cherry tomato has filed suit against H-E-B.
Suit against Home Depot alleges broken cart fell on man’s foot
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking more than $250,000 in damages has been brought against The Home Depot U.S.A. for injuries a man allegedly received when a broken table cart fell on his foot.
Feb. 20: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other injury or damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "other injury or damage" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Feb. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Feb. 20
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Feb. 20 in the suits below:
Houston Managing Partner Leads New DEI Practice
Shook, Hardy & Bacon announces the launch of its newly formed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) Counseling, Compliance & Disputes Practice (CCDP) to assist with the interdisciplinary legal risks faced by companies in a modern workplace.
Houston Energy Conference on February 28, 2024
International arbitration lawyer Francisco Rivero presents on “Structuring International Arbitrations” at the Houston Energy Conference.
Quinn Emanuel Partner Julianne Jaquith to speak at the ABA International Law Section Energy Conference
Quinn Emanuel Houston Partner Julianne Jaquith will be participating at the ABA International Law Section Energy Conference, being held at the Hilton University of Houston on February 28, 2024.
Feb. 19: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other injury or damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "other injury or damage" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Feb. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 19: 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 Feb. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 19: 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 Feb. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 19: 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 Feb. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Feb. 19
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Feb. 19 in the suits below:
Railroad crossing not extra hazardous in case where driver failed to stop at stop sign, Texas SC finds
AUSTIN - On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court reinstated a summary judgment win in favor of Union Pacific Railroad and Ezra Alderman Ranches.