Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
February 09, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
$1.9M in Attorney Fees Awarded—But No Lawyer SanctionsThe court found the plaintiff's attorneys reasonably spent 3,291 hours litigating the breach-of-contract and trade secrets misappropriation issues.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
February 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
SBSB Eastham Does It: Defense Win and Take-Nothing OutcomeSBSB Eastham attorneys were granted a motion for directed verdict at the conclusion of the plaintiff's case dismissing claims for punitive damages based on alleged gross negligence.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
February 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Judge Arrested: Suspended With Pay Amid Domestic Violence ChargeThe suspension will remain in effect until the judge's criminal case is either dismissed, he is acquitted, "or upon further orders of the commission," the State Commission on Judicial Conduct order states.
By Adolfo Pesquera
2 minute read
February 07, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Who Will Be Judge? Lawyers Name Their Picks for ElectionAt the direction of the Supreme Court of Texas, the State Bar of Texas conducted a nonpartisan straw poll of contested Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, and courts of appeals district races on the 2024 election ballot.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
February 07, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Ex-Prosecutor Builds Niche Practice in Civil Human-Trafficking SuitsA former prosecutor turned personal injury lawyer is making it his mission to bring accountability to the hotel industry when corporations turn a blind eye to sex trafficking on their properties.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
February 06, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Small Firms Best Netflix Legal Team, High Court Denies Review in Libel CaseThe case concerns the Netflix series "Dirty Money" and one episode titled "Guardians Inc." that documented abuses perpetrated against vulnerable elderly citizens.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
February 05, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Bad News for Lawyers Who Represent Homeowners Against InsurersGeorge B. Murr of Murr Law said in his post-oral argument brief the Safeco's counsel's argument bars the insured's causes of action, but that is not how jurisprudence in Texas works.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
February 05, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Texas to Receive $21.6M From Publicis Health National $350M SettlementIn the agreed judgement, Publicis Health does not admit any wrongdoing that was alleged by the attorney general.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
February 02, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Justices Peppered These Attorneys Arguing Before the High Court"If this was a criminal prosecution, which it to him feels like [that] I'm sure, what's your evidence of motive?" Justice Jeff Boyd asked.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
February 01, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
9 Client Complaints Lead to Lawyer's DisbarmentWhile representing two of his criminal defendant clients, the attorney was administratively suspended from the practice of law but failed to notify his clients, the State Bar of Texas report said.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
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