News from 2025
Texas commission recognizes students’ dedication to providing pro bono legal aid
The St. Mary’s University School of Law was honored to be the recipient of the Texas Access to Justice Commission’s 2024 Law School Commitment to Service Award.
Chancellors for Class of 2025 Recognized
The 2025 cohort of the Texas Law Chancellors Society—a prestigious honor society with a storied history—was introduced and honored on Jan. 23, 2025.
UH Law Center Vail Conference Speakers say Immigration Lawyers Must Be Ready for Sweeping Changes
The University of Houston Law Center recently hosted the 2025 Joseph A. Vail Immigration Conference, bringing together legal experts, advocates, and educators to address critical issues involving immigration law, enforcement and asylum.
Child raped on school bus, but Aldine ISD avoids liability
HOUSTON - A mother who wanted compensation from the Aldine Independent School District for the alleged sexual assault of her child on a school bus has again seen her case thrown out.
Patron Sues Restaurant Over Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
Genoveva Garcia Aguirre has taken legal action against Winsanco LLC after slipping on a wet floor at Thai Spice Express in Houston.
Plaintiff alleges ACG Texas Restaurant Chain's Negligence Led To Severe Injuries
Evangelina Arreola has filed a lawsuit against ACG Texas Restaurants following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at an IHOP location in Houston which resulted in significant injuries.
Plaintiff Accuses Former Employer Fresenius Medical Care NA of Racial and Gender Discrimination
Charlotte D. Holliday has taken legal action against Fresenius Medical Care NA citing racial and gender discrimination alongside allegations of a hostile work environment leading to emotional distress.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces the End of the Texas State Bar’s Baseless and Politically Motivated Attempt to Punish Election Integrity Efforts
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the Texas State Bar has abandoned its long-running attempt to sanction Attorney General Paxton after four years of wasteful politically motivated lawfare.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Restaurant Chain After Fall Incident
Catherine Hinton has filed a lawsuit against CBOCS Texas LLC d/b/a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store following an injury sustained at their Kingwood location due to an alleged hazardous condition on the premises.
Customer Alleges Negligence Against Grocery Chain After Forklift Incident
Rosa Giron has filed a lawsuit against H-E-B's Joe V’s Smart Shop and One Source Cleaning Solutions after sustaining severe injuries from a forklift accident at one of their stores.
Video shows Texas school official sharing ways to bypass Save Women’s Sports Act
A video shows a former Texas local school administrator apparently advising an undercover journalist on how to bypass the Save Women’s Sports Act by having a birth certificate altered before moving to the state.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Hosts Crime Victims Services Conference to Facilitate Assistance Efforts for Victims of Violent Crime and Exploitation
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Crime Victim Services Division (“CVS”) hosted a conference this week bringing together leaders in the victim services field to strengthen collaboration and reinforce the Office of the Attorney General’s ability to provide swift, effective assistance to victims of violent crime and exploitation.
Plaintiff Telecommunications Company Sues Texas Contractor for Negligence Over Cable Damage
MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC has filed a lawsuit against Ramon Ortega Ramos Contractor Inc., alleging negligence leading to substantial damage to their underground fiber-optic cables during unauthorized excavation activities in...
Plaintiff injured worker sues oil companies for negligence
A Texas man files a lawsuit against two oil companies after suffering severe burns in a workplace accident involving chemical spills at an oil wellsite.
Greenberg Traurig Advises Waste Pro on $850 Million Private Note Offering
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Waste Pro USA, Inc. in connection with its $850 million private offering of 7.000% senior unsecured notes due 2033.
Sheppard Mullin Advised Sanara MedTech in License and Distribution Agreement with Biomimetic Innovations
The firm represented medical technology company, Sanara MedTech, in executing an exclusive license and distribution agreement with Biomimetic Innovations (BMI), a privately held medical device company headquartered in Shannon, Ireland.
Justice Center Awards 3L Scholarships
In recognition of outstanding public service, the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law has awarded 3L students with the Judge William Wayne Justice Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law and the Chris Marshall Endowed Presidential Scholarship.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Nursing Facility Operators Over Elderly Father's Care
Angela Simon has taken legal action against three healthcare companies over alleged negligence leading to her father’s injuries while residing at their facility.
Heritage Landscape Supply Group accuses Everde Growers (contractual partner) of Breach of Contract
Heritage Landscape Supply Group has taken legal action against Everde Growers and its representative Johnathan Saperstein over an alleged breach of contract involving unpaid services amounting to $118,757.65 provided in late 2024.
Plaintiffs Accuse Major Corporations of Negligence Leading to Asbestos Exposure Death
In a compelling legal battle initiated on January 17th, Cindy Aucoin and Connie Gregory have sued multiple large corporations over their father James Bailey's mesothelioma-related death due to alleged asbestos exposure at work.