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Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera

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

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September 19, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Federal Court Injunction Temporarily Shelves Texas Book-Ban Law

"No matter how much time and expense the third parties invest in complying, the state, through the Texas Education Agency, retained the power to unilaterally alter any decision made by the third party," U.S. District Court Judge Alan D. Albright said.

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September 19, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Legal Malpractice? Houston Law Firm Sued by Client

Alleged failures included not investigating and serving the hospital with suit, and failure to timely serve an initial report to a rehab center.

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September 18, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Sexy Defense Victory: Houston IP Firm Gets $12.8M on Adult-Toy Counterclaims

After Novoluto filed the applications that led to the asserted patents and launched the first commercial embodiments, the industry saw an influx of devices attempting to capitalize on the innovative technology disclosed, including EIS's Satisfyer Pro 2, the WOW Tech group said in its counterclaims.

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September 18, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

$37.5M Verdict: Susman Godfrey Secures Victory for Tech Company

This result sends a strong message that Atlas will vigorously defend its patents that play a key role in modern Wi-Fi standards," said lead attorney Max Tribble of Susman Godfrey.

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3 minute read

September 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Inside the Courtroom: Honda Asks Judges to Side With It on Seatbelts

Respondent attorney Jeffrey Levinger argued the 770-page driver manual was of no use because it made only three references to the seatbelt and did not emphasize the "vital importance of reattaching that anchor belt into the seat when the seat is returned to its upright position."

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September 12, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Major Case Causes Texas Justices to Ponder Rule that Preserves Suits

If The Boeing Co.'s reading of the first federal district court's opinion asserting lack of jurisdiction to be dispositive, plaintiffs' attorney Joshua Davis said, "then there is no benefit to the statute that the Legislature enacted to save cases."

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September 12, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

They're Back: Texas High Court Resumes Oral Arguments After 6 Months

Sanders v. The Boeing Co. is a certified question issue about interpretation of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which tolls limitations where a prior action is dismissed "because of lack of jurisdiction" and refiled in a court of "proper jurisdiction" within 60 days after the date of the dismissal "becomes final."

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September 11, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Paltry Settlement Offer Leads Wrongful Death Defendant to Face $12M Verdict

Plaintiffs' attorney Carlos Leon noted that New Mission can potentially be stuck with paying the full $12 million because of its refusal to make a good faith settlement offer.

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5 minute read

September 08, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Meta Platforms, Jam City Join List of Defendants in New Mexico Firm' IP Suits

In the complaint against Jam City, the plaintiff alleges that the defendant's augmented reality mobile game 'Jurassic World Alive' infringes the plaintiff's patent.

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September 07, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

3 Lawyers? One's Enough, Court Rules in Insurer's Fight Over Attorney Fees

The ruling hinged on the insurer's right under the policy to control the defense.

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