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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.
State Bar of Texas announces candidates for 2025-2026 president-elect
At its quarterly meeting, the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors voted to approve Deborah L. Cordova and G. David Smith as candidates for 2025-2026 president-elect.
5 new cases to know: Deaths on a trail, plane and tree
Deaths during a fun run, tree service and an international flight, plus features on Houston Texans tickets, are among the issues sparking new lawsuits of interest in Southeast Texas.
Plaintiff alleges Texas grocery chain H-E-B and cleaning company over negligence leading to injury
A shopper has taken legal action against H-E-B and One Source Cleaning Solutions after slipping on grapes at a Houston Mi Tienda location in March 2023.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against grocery chain following delivery accident
Fernando Gonzalez has taken legal action against Cox's Foodarama Inc., claiming negligence after sustaining injuries during a delivery at one of their stores in Texas City.
Customer Alleges Negligence Against Grocery Chain Following Parking Lot Incident
A customer has filed a lawsuit against a well-known grocery chain after being injured in their parking lot due to alleged negligence.
Bradley Welcomes Nine New Attorneys in the Fourth Quarter
Bradley is pleased to announce that nine attorneys, including three senior attorneys and six associates, joined the firm in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Three Shook Attorneys Join Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) has selected three Shook lawyers for its professional development program.
Plaintiffs Allege Major Chemical Companies' Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
Three workers have filed a lawsuit against multiple chemical companies in Harris County for negligence leading to severe injuries during pipe work at Lyondell's plant.
Plaintiff alleges local restaurant's negligence after falling speaker incident
Sandy Acosta has taken legal action against Taqueria Tepatitlan #11 following an incident where a ceiling-mounted speaker fell on her while dining at their Houston location.
Caroline Hoover and Joshua Lucas Rojas Named Champions of Baylor Law School’s The Closer Competition
Baylor Law School proudly announces the winners of its annual nationally recognized transactional law competition, The Closer.
Investment firms with DEI, ESG policies targeted by AG Paxton and colleagues
AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could be planning legal action against financial institutions that rely on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring policies while also following climate-activist goals in their investments.