Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
July 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
U.S. Fifth Circuit Allows Class Action Certification in 401(k), Benefit Plans Fees DisputeThe trial court did not abuse its discretion in certifying the class action, but on remand should allow non-party potential plaintiffs to opt out, the U.S. Fifth Circuit ruled.
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4 minute read
July 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
A Case That Could Impact Insurers' Duty to Defend Is Headed to Texas Supreme CourtA court of appeals ruled an excess policy did not unambiguously exclude defense costs for the insured, a Houston oil drilling services company involved in a personal injury settlement.
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July 12, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Marathon Oil to Pay Largest Ever Penalty for Stationary Source Air PollutantsMarathon Oil, while denying liability, agreed to a settlement with the Justice Department, paying a $64.5 million civil penalty and investing $177 million to bring company emissions facilities into EPA compliance.
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4 minute read
July 11, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
U.S. 5th Circuit Questions Order on Electioneering Near Polling PrecinctsA rural county is being challenged over an order intended to curtail voter intimidation at polling sites, an order the Texas Municipal League claims complies with a Texas election law the U.S. Fifth Circuit already upheld.
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July 10, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Judge's Girlfriend Recants on Assault Charge: Suspension LiftedProsecutors contended that probable cause existed, but the motion to dismiss states "insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt" because the complainant was uncooperative.
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2 minute read
July 10, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
'Babe': Judge Sanctioned After Sexually Harassing Fellow JuristThe judge testified he was never informed that using such sexually charged words toward women made them feel sexually harassed.
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5 minute read
July 09, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Federal Appeals Court Weighs Fiduciary Rule for Financial Retirement PlansTwo energy companies were joined by 26 GOP attorneys general in opposing an ERISA rule that clarifies climate change and diversity as issues protected by the environment, social and governance factors fiduciaries can consider when preparing retirement funds for clients.
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4 minute read
July 05, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Just the Tip of Iceberg as Bellwether Plaintiffs Get $10.3M in Arbitration"The overwhelming evidence revealed that Respondents' false, misleading, deceptive, and unconscionable conduct gave Claimants a false sense of security," AAA Panel Chair Raul A. Gonzalez said.
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5 minute read
July 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Court Grants Injunction Against LNG Export BanIn granting the injunction, the judge cited a threat of impending harm and a likelihood of success on the merits.
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5 minute read
July 02, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Millionaire Couple vs Interior Designer Trial Ends With Mixed VerdictTo prevail, the defendant had to show the plaintiffs approved the unsigned written contract by their conduct, defense attorney Matt Mussalli said.
By Adolfo Pesquera
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