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Texas Supreme Court denies petition seeking to remove Libertarian candidates
AUSTIN - On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court denied an emergency mandamus action brought by Republican Party candidates seeking to remove Libertarian Party opponents in the upcoming November 2022 general election.
Suit alleges scooter operator suffered internal bleeding after falling into unmarked hole with exposed rebar
HOUSTON — A man alleges he fell into a unmarked hole filled with exposed rebar while riding his scooter in Whitehouse and suffered internal bleeding.
Michelle Ku Recognized Among 2022 Top Women Lawyers by Texas Diversity Council
Michelle Ku Recognized Among 2022 Top Women Lawyers by Texas Diversity Council.
Greenberg Traurig Texas Continues Growth; Adds Real Estate Of Counsel Richard A. Crow
Greenberg Traurig Texas Continues Growth; Adds Real Estate Of Counsel Richard A. Crow.
Policy’s flood limit does not control amount of coverage for nursing facility’s business loss, justices find
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals concluded today that a policy’s flood endorsement does not control the amount of coverage available for a nursing facility’s business losses resulting from Hurricane Harvey flooding.
Bar patron alleges defective staircase leading to outside deck caused his fall
GALVESTON — A patron at a bar in Kemah claims his fall was the result of a defective staircase leading to the outside deck area.
Grocery store customer alleges oversized mat caused her to trip, seeks more than $1M in damages
GALVESTON — A Discount Groceries store customer alleges an oversized mat the front door caused her to trip and suffer injuries.
Two OBWB Partners Make the Best Lawyers in America List for 2023
Two OBWB Partners Make the Best Lawyers in America List for 2023.
Justices affirm denial of motion to compel arbitration in suit alleging worker injured on oil rig
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals has affirmed the denial of Precision Directional Services’ motion to compel arbitration in a personal injury lawsuit brought by a worker allegedly injured on an oil rig.
Houston dismissed from suit alleging elderly woman died because of EMTs’ improper handling of stretcher
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the First Court of Appeals dismissed the city of Houston from litigation alleging an elderly woman died because emergency medical technicians from the Houston Fire Department did not properly operate a stretcher.
Gov. Abbott appoints Yarbrough to Seventh Court of Appeals
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Alex Yarbrough to the Seventh Court of Appeals, Place 3, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified, a press release states.
16 from Provost Umphrey earn Best Lawyers in America honors
BEAUMONT - Sixteen Provost Umphrey attorneys have been honored in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America, including four singled out as "Lawyer of the Year" in specific practice areas, a press release states.
Austin Business Journal Women in Business Awards Luncheon on August 25, 2022
Austin Business Journal Women in Business Awards Luncheon on August 25, 2022.
Tenant alleges autistic, blind daughter fell through deteriorated flooring
HOUSTON — A tenant alleges her blind and autistic daughter fell through a deteriorated floor at a residence in Houston.
Suit alleges University of Texas Health Science physician failed to completely remove patient's tumor
HOUSTON — A University of Texas Health Science physician is facing a medical negligence claim after leaving part of a tumor in a patient.
Construction alleges negligence after steel frame falls on him, causes injuries
HOUSTON — A construction worker who was injured after a steel frame landed on him is claiming his employer's negligence.
Injured Port Terminal Railroad worker sues
HOUSTON — A Port Terminal Association Railroad switchman who was injured is claiming negligence.
Best Lawyers in America Names 26 Archer Attorneys in 2023 Rankings
Best Lawyers in America Names 26 Archer Attorneys in 2023 Rankings.
Daly & Black sues Wyoming law firm over fees
HOUSTON - The Daly & Black law firm recently filed a breach of contract lawsuit against a Wyoming firm.
Texas AG releases opinion on inspecting anonymous voted ballots
AUSTIN –Attorney General Paxton released an opinion that outlines the formal process for a legislator or a member of the public to inspect or obtain copies of Texans’ anonymous voted ballots.