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Electrical contractor who fell into four foot hole at Houston work site claims negligence
HOUSTON — An electrical contractor who fell into a four foot deep hole at a construction site in Houston and suffered disabling injuries is claiming negligence.
Houston apartment complex owners face suit after tenant was robbed, shot
HOUSTON — A tenant who was robbed and shot at his Houston apartment is alleging the complex owners negligence for lack of proper security.
Restaurant customer who slipped on moped floor claims negligence
HOUSTON – A woman claims a restaurant failed to warn of a slippery, just mopped floor which caused her fall and injuries.
Houston scrap metal company alleges employee inflated product weight for supplier
HOUSTON — A Houston scrap metal company alleges one of its employees falsely weighed purchased metal in order to inflate the supplier's invoice.
AG Paxton Sends Letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Regulating Fees by Financial Institutions
AG Paxton Sends Letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Regulating Fees by Financial Institutions.
Texas Supreme Court restores attorney’s fees award to defendant condo association
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court recently reversed an appellate court decision wiping an award of attorney’s fees to a defendant condominium association that prevailed in a breach of contract lawsuit.
Homeowner alleges window contractor damaged her home, breached contract
HOUSTON — A homeowner alleges her window contractor caused damage to her home and failed to install her new windows according to their contract.
Couple claims wildlife control company left raccoon infestation in attic
HOUSTON — A couple claims a wildlife control company they hired left an infestation of raccoons in their attic.
Suit: Exxon Mobil, others failed to secure equipment which resulted in worker's death
HOUSTON — A man alleges Exxon Mobil and others failed to properly secure equipment which caused his wife's death.
Worker claims lack of safety measures at job site caused crane accident
HOUSTON — A worker who was injured due to a crane toppling over at a job site is claiming negligence.
Butler Snow Again Named a Top Law Firm for Client Service by BTI
Butler Snow Again Named a Top Law Firm for Client Service by BTI.
Reed Smith ranked again among the Top 30 international law firms for client service
Reed Smith ranked again among the Top 30 international law firms for client service.
Provost Umphrey Law Firm moves offices to 11th floor of Edison Plaza
Edison Plaza is the new home of Provost Umphrey
Affirmed: Final judgment denying Cheddar’s refund claim for alleged overpayment of sales taxes
AUSTIN - Today, the Third Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s final judgment denying Cheddar’s Casual Café refund claim for alleged overpayment of sales taxes for certain items purchased for use in its restaurants.
Harris County attorney names new director of the Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has announced Joseph D. Lawson as the new Director of the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, a press release states.
Dykema’s Houston Office Adds Experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney L. Michael Kennington
Dykema’s Houston Office Adds Experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney L. Michael Kennington.
Personal injury suit brought against Lyondell Chemical, Maxim Crane Works
HOUSTON - The Lyondell Chemical Company and Maxim Crane Works have been named as defendants in a personal injury lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages.
Jury rules in favor of defendant in lawsuit
HOUSTON — A jury unanimously found that a Harris County property did not sustain damages due to Hurricane Harvey in 2018 and that Texas Fair Plan Association did not have to pay fees associated with the damages.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Releases 2022 Interim Charges to the Texas Senate
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has asked committees of the Texas Senate to study 84 charges during the interim before the 88th Legislative Session.
OFCCP's New Registration and Certification Requirements on April 6, 2022
OFCCP's New Registration and Certification Requirements on April 6, 2022.