Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ

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August 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Collin County Judge Awards Up To $1.6M Attorney Fees in Real Estate Case

The jury found Megatel Homes waived a right of first refusal agreement to buy the property from 13MC by breaching its contract, meaning the redevelopment can continue.

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3 minute read

August 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Class Action Decertified in Houston, Dallas Landlord-Tenant Utility Fee Dispute

Four law firms representing former and current tenants of a large multifamily company allege the tenants were illegally charged a water billing utility fee.

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3 minute read

August 19, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Court Split: Are Hospitals Liable for Acts Performed on the Dead?

The parents argue the "directly related health care" element is not satisfied because Aiden's autopsy was unrelated to the health care provided.

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4 minute read

August 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

CenterPoint Energy Asks for MDL to Stay Proposed Class Actions

The petition was filed Wednesday, two days after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his office opened an investigation into the company for potential violations of Texas law relating to its conduct during Hurricane Beryl.

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August 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Covington Defeats Jones Day: AstraZeneca Escapes $107.5M Verdict

AstraZeneca prevailed on its argument that patents-in-suit are invalid because they are not enabled on the issue of unit dosage.

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4 minute read

August 14, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Puts General Motors, OnStar at Head of Line in Data Privacy Lawsuit

While the named plaintiffs are limited to GM and OnStar, the complaint names many other companies involved in the alleged illegal practices.

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3 minute read

August 14, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Release of AI-Graded Test Scores Frozen, Permanent Injunction Requested

School districts allege Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath violated the Education Code in the development and use during the 2023-2024 school year of the standardized testing system.

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August 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

'King of Paleo' Revives Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

The U.S. Fifth Circuit panel found trial court error across the board on its dismissal of all of Molzan's trademark infringement and other claims.

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August 12, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

U.S. Fifth Circuit Sends Premises Liability Question to Texas Supreme Court

The Fifth Circuit, leaning in plaintiffs' favor, noted the Texas Supreme Court has indicated negligent undertaking may be a remedy in some circumstances.

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August 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

D.C. Circuit Stops Texas LNG Projects, Blames FERC's 'Insufficient' Review

Two multi-billion dollar liquified natural gas projects have been put on hold because of a court ruling that FERC turned in an insufficient report.

By Adolfo Pesquera

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