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Man sues apartment complex owners after elevator drop
HOUSTON — A man is claiming liability against the owners of a Houston apartment complex after an elevator drop caused him to suffer serious injuries.
Jones Day hosts fifth annual Perspectives and Pathways 1L Diversity Conference
Jones Day hosts fifth annual Perspectives and Pathways 1L Diversity Conference.
Harris County Attorney Menefee urges EPA action on ozone measures
HOUSTON — Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee advocated for residents and voiced concerns about Texas's noncompliance with ozone standards at a virtual public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), a press release states.
Texas SC finds expert report adequate in med-mal over negligent perinatal care
AUSTIN - On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court reversed an appellate court that found that an expert report in a medical malpractice lawsuit was “legally insufficient.”
Judge receives public reprimand for reportedly shackling attorneys in courtroom
AUSTIN - The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has publicly reprimanded a judge in Harris County for reportedly having two lawyers on two separate occasions escorted to the jury box and shackled.
Suit alleges Houston area bar is known for aggressive bouncers who assault patrons
HOUSTON — A Houston bar patron alleges he was assaulted by a bouncer and suffered a dislocated ankle.
Houston restaurant Parton alleges slip, fall while walking to buffet
HOUSTON — A Houston restaurant is facing a negligence claim from a customer who slipped while walking to the buffet.
Suit: AT&T, Verizon, others left dangerous grass-covered hole after underground cable installation
HOUSTON — AT&T, Verizon and others are facing a suit alleging a resident fell into a deep, grass covered hole that was left after installing underground cable in Auburn Lakes.
Man claims improperly installed washer, dryer caused water damage to his home
HOUSTON — A man claims a company contracted by Home Depot failed to properly install his new washer and dryer which caused a water leak and damage to his home.
Let’s Be Reasonable: Best Practices for Accommodations in the Workplace on May 12, 2022
Let’s Be Reasonable: Best Practices for Accommodations in the Workplace on May 12, 2022.
CALA: Bill by Sen. Cornyn would mean more financial transparency for federal judges
Legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn will bring much-needed financial transparency to the federal judiciary.
AG Paxton Again Sues Biden Over Border: New Immigration Rules Drastically Lower “Asylum” Bar, Forming New Incentives for Next Flood of Aliens
AG Paxton Again Sues Biden Over Border: New Immigration Rules Drastically Lower “Asylum” Bar, Forming New Incentives for Next Flood of Aliens.
Staffing company has $667K judgment against Texienne Hospital Systems affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals recently affirmed a $667,666.67 judgment against Texienne Hospital Systems in litigation brought by KKU Surgical Management, a staffing company.
Greenberg Traurig Adds Real Estate Shareholder Ashley Aten in Dallas
Greenberg Traurig Adds Real Estate Shareholder Ashley Aten in Dallas.
Peninsula on Lake Conroe responsible for another boating accident, lawsuit asserts
HOUSTON — A family severely injured in a boating accident on Lake Conroe on April 18 have filed a lawsuit against Walden Country Club, according to a press release.
Texas AG secures $14 million in restitution for consumers in settlement with Intuit Turbo Tax
AUSTIN –Attorney General Paxton has announced a settlement against Inuit, the company that markets the popular product “Turbo Tax,” a press release states.
Reed Smith named among the top international law firms doing business in Latin America by Latinvex
Reed Smith named among the top international law firms doing business in Latin America by Latinvex.
Ferguson Law obtains TRO in 'catastrophic' I-10 18-wheeler crash
BEAUMONT - The Ferguson Law Firm has obtained a temporary restraining order on behalf of its clients arising from the April 11, 2022, 18-wheeler crash on Interstate 10.
Bowman and Brooke boosts Dallas office with new hires
Firm adds three lawyers and signs new lease
Cindy V. Tisdale of Granbury elected State Bar of Texas president-elect
AUSTIN—Texas attorneys elected Cindy V. Tisdale of Granbury to be president-elect of the State Bar of Texas, a press release states.