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Petitioners suing San Antonio over Chick–fil-A airport ban can replead case, Texas Supreme Court opines
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court is allowing a group of claimants to replead their case against the city of San Antonio – individuals who sued over the city’s exclusion of Chick-fil-A from the San Antonio airport.
December trial slated in suit claiming Kroger shopper cut leg on Christmas tree
HOUSTON – A December trial has been slated for a lawsuit alleging a Kroger shopper cut his leg on a Christmas tree display.
Jefferson County jury returns no negligence verdict in med-mal
BEAUMONT - A recent medical malpractice trial concluded with a Jefferson County jury finding no negligence on the part of the defendant or the plaintiff.
Ethics and Professionalism for Lawyers in 2022 on April 5
Ethics and Professionalism for Lawyers in 2022 on April 5.
Letter To The Editor on SB-6
Recent numbers pulled together by the Texas Civil Justice League from several sources show a new law providing COVID-19 civil liability protections for employers, health care providers, and non-profits following appropriate public health protocols is working.
SCOTUS denies petition challenging mandatory bar dues in Texas
WASHINGTON - A petition for writ of certiorari asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hold that members of a mandatory bar cannot be compelled to finance any political or ideological activities with their dues was denied today.
Tennessee woman files legal malpractice lawsuit against Houston law firm
A Tennessee woman has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against a Houston law firm.
Harris County man files lawsuit against tire company for explosion-related injuries
A man from Harris County has filed a complaint against a tire company in connection with an alleged explosion that harmed him.
Harris county woman sues Red Robin Inns for damages caused by bed bugs
A Harris County lawsuit alleges that a woman's stay at hotel was marred by a bed bug infestation.
West Texas man sues EOG Resources, Inc. for job related injuries
A man from west-central Texas claims he was injured on the job in New Mexico and has filed a lawsuit.
Florida woman sues Houston Hotel for elevator related injury
A Florida woman is suing a Southwest Houston hotel for injuries she claims she sustained during a visit to the area earlier this year.
The New Sanctions Against Russia: Their Impact on Every Company on April 5, 2022
The New Sanctions Against Russia: Their Impact on Every Company on April 5, 2022.
Locke Lord Names Office Managing Partners in Boston and New York, New Members to Board of Directors; Nearly Half of Firm's Offices Led by Women
Locke Lord Names Office Managing Partners in Boston and New York, New Members to Board of Directors; Nearly Half of Firm's Offices Led by Women.
Pandemic Liability Protection Act: Is SB 6 Working?
Nearly a year has passed since the Legislature enacted SB 6, which extends liability protections to health care providers and businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19. Has the bill been successful in its policy objective to prevent a wave of litigation in Texas courts, primarily health care liability, premises liability, and employer-employee claims?
Justices affirm denial of Union Pacific Railroad’s TCPA motion to dismiss toxic tort
HOUSTON - A lawsuit alleging the Union Pacific Railroad Company knowingly contaminated residential neighborhoods in Houston with creosote, a probable carcinogen, will continue.
Fifth Court of Appeals partly reinstates Southwest Airlines Pilots Association’s suit against Boeing
DALLAS - Yesterday, the Fifth Court of Appeals reversed a ruling granting Boeing’s plea to the jurisdiction on claims the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association asserted on its on behalf while affirming the dismissal of claims SWAPA brought on the behalf of its members.
Erisa Litigation: What Have We Learned? on March 31, 2022
Erisa Litigation: What Have We Learned? on March 31, 2022.
Lex Machina expands the accessibility of extensive legal data analytics with API developer's portal
Lex Machina, a leader in legal analytics and a LexisNexis company, unveiled an API Developer Portal, a press release states.
$12 million verdict over tractor-trailer collision affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed a $12 million verdict against New Prime in a lawsuit alleging one of its drivers caused an automobile collision.
Wrongful death lawsuit brought against E-Z Mart, Ferguson Law Firm handling case
HOUSTON - A lawsuit has been brought against E-Z Mart over the death of an employee who was shot and killed by an armed robber.