Adolfo Pesquera

July 11, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

A 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.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

July 10, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Prosecutors contended that probable cause existed, but the motion to dismiss states "insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt" because the complainant was uncooperative.

By Adolfo Pesquera

2 minute read

July 10, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

The judge testified he was never informed that using such sexually charged words toward women made them feel sexually harassed.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

July 09, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Two 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.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

July 05, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

"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.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

July 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

In granting the injunction, the judge cited a threat of impending harm and a likelihood of success on the merits.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

July 02, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

To prevail, the defendant had to show the plaintiffs approved the unsigned written contract by their conduct, defense attorney Matt Mussalli said.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

July 01, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Two attorneys were disbarred because of felony convictions, another two resigned in lieu of facing disciplinary actions, five attorneys were suspended because of disabilities or other health issues that adversely affected their clients.

By Adolfo Pesquera

11 minute read

June 28, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

"We have never questioned the Legislature's constitutional authority to regulate medical treatments," Justice Rebeca Huddle wrote for the majority in upholding the law banning gender dysphoria medical care for minors.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

June 28, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Dianne Hensley sought injunctive relief and an administrative court of review is not authorized to grant injunctive relief, Chief Justice Nathan Hecht wrote for the majority.

By Adolfo Pesquera

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