News from April 2025
$9B for ovarian cancer claims rejected by judge; J&J heads back to court
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - A "heavily negotiated" plan to end tens of thousands of ovarian cancer claims with a $9 billion fund that has "significant support" can't be confirmed, a Houston bankruptcy judge has ruled.
Citizen-only voting passes Texas Senate, now heads to House
A resolution that would help ensure only United States citizens can vote in state elections has passed the Texas state Senate.
Bio Break: Dallas’ Monthly Life Sciences Happy Hour on April 3, 2025
McDermott, Deloitte, and BioNTX are thrilled to invite you to the spring installment of BIO BREAK, our monthly life sciences happy hour for the Dallas Life Sciences community.
Vicki Blanton '91 Inaugurated as Dallas Bar Association President
Vicki D. Blanton '91 was recently inaugurated as the 116th president of the Dallas Bar Association. Blanton, assistant vice president and senior legal counsel for AT&T Inc., has been on the DBA Board of Directors for many years and has served on a variety of DBA committees and sections.
Admitted Students Day Showcases UH Law Center’s Vibrant Legal Community
Prospective law students were welcomed to the University of Houston Law Center’s Spring Admitted Students Day with an inspiring theme, “Space City: Where Your Legal Dreams Take Flight.”
Plaintiff alleges major retailer Walmart Inc.'s negligence after slip-and-fall incident
A lawsuit filed by Francisco Carrizales accuses retail giant Walmart Inc. of negligence leading to his injury after slipping on an unidentified substance at a store location in Pasadena, Texas.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Fast-Food Franchise Operator Following Workplace Injury
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against H.K. Smith Management Inc., operating as McDonald's franchisee in Texas for alleged negligence leading to severe workplace injuries from a faulty refrigerator door incident in July 2023.
Plaintiff injured party sues LVL Up Towing LLC over negligence
Ana Reino has filed a lawsuit against LVL Up Towing LLC after being struck by one of their employees while retrieving belongings from her vehicle.
Continuing Growth in Dallas, Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes Cash Nickerson
Cash Nickerson has joined Steptoe & Johnson’s Dallas office as Of Counsel in the firm’s Business Department. Nickerson is the seventh attorney to join the Dallas office this year.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Insurance Company for Illegally Spying on or Blackmailing Lawmakers, Journalists, and Private Citizens
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into Superior Insurance for allegedly using private investigators to perform surveillance and gather potentially confidential information on lawmakers, journalists, and private citizens with pending insurance claims against Superior.
Texas not a 'good neighbor' under ozone law
NEW ORLEANS - Texas and Louisiana will have to come up with better plans for handling ozone, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Gregory Ulmer Named President-Elect of Houston Bar Association for 2026-2027 Term
Partner Gregory Ulmer has been named President-Elect of the Houston Bar Association for the 2026-2027 bar year.
Baylor Law School’s 2025 Faegre Drinker Spring Moot Court Competition Showcases Outstanding Advocacy
Baylor Law School’s annual Faegre Drinker Spring Moot Court Competition once again demonstrated the strength of Baylor Law’s advocacy program, bringing together 170 competitors across 85 teams from the Spring Legal Analysis, Research & Communication 3, Persuasive Communications class to argue a complex appellate case.
Javelins and Law Books
Cooper Tyler is living his dream—one that ties together his love of the law, sports, and the Texas Longhorns.
Plaintiff Longshoreman Alleges Shipping Corporations' Negligence Led to Severe Injury
A longshoreman has filed a lawsuit against two prominent shipping companies following a workplace accident at the Port of Houston that left him severely injured.
Plaintiffs Allege Local Restaurant Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
A couple has taken legal action against Sizzle & Brew after an alleged negligence incident resulted in serious injuries during their visit last December.
Plaintiff (injured guest) accuses Defendant (dog owner) of Negligence in Dog Attack
In a recent lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court by Corey Krenek against Robyn Alexander following a vicious dog attack incident involving her pit bull at her residence last year; allegations include negligence leading up to severe...
Litigation and international arbitration partner Eugenie Rogers joins Reed Smith in Dallas
Reed Smith announced that Eugenie Rogers has joined the firm’s Global Commercial Disputes Group and international arbitration team as a partner in its Dallas office.