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STCL Houston’s Advocacy Program Ranks 6th in Nation, Moving Up Three Places for 2024-25
South Texas College of Law Houston’s perennial powerhouse Advocacy Program ranked 6th in the nation among law schools, moving up three places in the 2024-25 U.S. News Best Grad Schools specialty rankings; South Texas is one of only two Texas law schools in the Top 10.
Paxton fails to obtain TRO in suit against Harris County over ‘guaranteed income’ program
HOUSTON – A district court has denied the state’s request to temporarily block Harris County from disbursing funds to families participating in Uplift Harris, a guaranteed basic income pilot program.
Tax knowledge pivotal for energy investment success, panelists note during annual conference at UHLC
Legal, tax and energy professionals from multiple countries convened to discuss international energy investments and tax implications at the 6th Annual University of Houston Law Center Denney L. Wright International Energy Tax Conference and 24th Annual Houston Business and Tax Law Journal Symposium.
Farhad Rahmani sues Northtown Auto Center GP for negligence leading to serious bodily harm
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, plaintiff Farhad Rahmani has filed a lawsuit against Northtown Auto Center GP, LLC.
Dawn Rieke sues Kroger Texas for injuries from a fall
On April 4, 2024, Dawn Rieke filed a lawsuit against Kroger Texas, L.P., NewQuest Properties 2021 GP, LLC, and Marshall Cobbs in the District Court of Harris County, Texas.
Nancy Navarro sues Aries Building Systems for traffic accident causing significant bodily injuries and property damage
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, plaintiff Nancy Navarro has filed a lawsuit against Aries Building Systems, LLC and Alvin Joseph Haynes.
Alan Garcia sues Christopher Flamenco for car collision due to alleged negligence
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, plaintiffs Alan Garcia and Deysi Maldonado Alquisira have filed a lawsuit against defendants Christopher Flamenco and Reina Salmeron.
McKool Smith secures $142M verdict against Samsung in patent damage retrial
PLANO - McKool Smith, along with Irell & Manella, has secured a $142 Million patent damages verdict on behalf of G+ Communications against Samsung, a press release states.
Mariel Lira sues Christus Lior for negligence leading to personal injuries
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, Mariel Lira has filed a lawsuit against Christus Lior, LLC d/b/a Ostioneria Coral Seafood & Oyster Bar, Del Comal Tortilla Factory, LLC, J. Luna Produce Company, Inc., Northwest Seafood LLC and La Sultana Distribution Inc.
Locke Lord Associate Yemi Adewuyi Selected for Dallas Regional Chamber’s 2024 LEAD YP Class
Locke Lord Dallas Associate Yemi Adewuyi has been chosen for the Dallas Regional Chamber 2024 LEAD YP Class. Guided by a hands-on curriculum.
April 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other injury or damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "other injury or damage" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on April 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on April 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - state of texas condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - state of texas condemnation" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on April 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
First Court denies law firm’s bid to stop 3M pre-suit depositions over dust mask clients
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals has denied a petition challenging an order granting the 3M Company’s request to take pre-suit depositions and to obtain documents from attorney Michael Martin and the Martin Walton Law Firm.
April 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "injury or damage - motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury or damage - motor vehicle" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on April 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other civil case" cases
The following cases categorized as "other civil case" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on April 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
SCOTUS sides with Texas rancher in property rights case
WINNIE - Yesterday, the Institute for Justice scored a unanimous win in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Texas rancher Richie DeVillier, who is fighting for compensation after the state built a barrier along a nearby highway, allegedly causing his ranch to flood.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on April 10
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on April 10 in the suits below:
April 10: Harris County Civil Court docket for "cases appealed from lower courts" cases
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on April 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Loan Repayment Assistance Increased
Graduates who pursue a career in public service will now receive even greater financial support from Texas Law.