Adolfo Pesquera
Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
January 05, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Baker Botts Did It: Settlements Reached Against Ex-Judge, Southern Baptists"This case was so important to me and the entire Baker Botts team because of the significance, not just to Duane but to all the others who faced sexual abuse by powerful men," said lead counsel Michael S. Goldberg.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
January 04, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Judges Face-Off in Court in Case of First Impression Over Judicial ElectionsLloyd E. Kelley alleges there is a trend of incumbents in Harris County using the new law to challenge black candidates.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
January 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
6 Lawyers Suspended: State Bar of Texas Releases January ReportThree other disciplinary cases ended with public reprimands.
By Adolfo Pesquera
7 minute read
January 02, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Lawyers Are Watching These Texas Cases Calendared for 2024The Texas Supreme Court will hear oral argument on 14 cases in January, with the majority coming from Harris, Dallas and Travis counties.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
December 21, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Revenge Porn and Other Dealbreakers: What You Read in 2023A $1.2 billion jury verdict grabbed the most attention.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
December 20, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Ex Parte Communication Does Not Necessarily Terminate a SettlementHad the trial court decided Tran violated the professional ethics rule and sanctions were warranted, "the Mai parties still would not have raised a question of material fact as to whether the settlement agreement remains enforceable," Chief Justice Tracy Christopher wrote.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
December 19, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Bad Faith Prosecution: 5th Circuit Skewers DA in Netflix Child Porn CaseThe criminal case in state district court eventually resulted in a parallel case in federal court that has since attracted, on appeal, friend of the court briefs from 25 organizations that advocate for First Amendment rights.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
December 19, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Patent Challenge Fails at Claims Construction Stage for Oil Field Equipment VendorThe Sidley Austin team argued the claim for Canatex's patent was not clearly articulated and therefore "indefinite," Sidley Austin attorney Phillip Aurentz said.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
December 18, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Houston Immigration Attorney Accused of Defrauding Petrochemical Engineering FirmThe new firm found significant gaps in information that could result in certain employees of Audubon accruing unlawful presence status. The firm disagreed with the attorney's procedures and, although it took some cases, the firm declined to take others.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
December 15, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Power Generator Companies Get Landmark Decision in Winter Storm Uri MDLA class of defendants represented by virtually every major commercial litigation law firm in Texas was granted a reversal against claims brought by consumers affected by Winter Storm Uri.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
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