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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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August 03, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Too Late: Court Rules for Insurer in Case Hinged on a Late Discovery

The case turns on whether a client who bought disability and whole-life policies in 2005 waited too long when he brought suit in 2018.

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3 minute read

August 02, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

$4.3M Verdict: Jury Finds Against Walmart Over Shoplifter Violence

"Our hope is that this can set an example to show that you really need to make sure that your employees understand all of your safety policies," said Jack Walker, plaintiff's lead counsel.

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August 01, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Duty of Insurer to Defend Versus Indemnify Is Distinct, Says U.S. Fifth Circuit

The Fifth Circuit reversed and remanded, however, on the duty to indemnify. The panel took this stance, not because it found the insurer must compensate Copart should damages be awarded, but because the ruling of the district court was premature.

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July 31, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

$4.2M Data Breach Settlement Surplus Awarded to Texas Bar Foundation

The award will help the foundation provide legal aid and improve access to the court system for low income individuals in Texas, the plaintiff firms said in a prepared statement.

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4 minute read

July 28, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

'We Need to Get Ahead of This': Texas State Bar Weighs In on Artificial Intelligence

"People are talking about how we can use artificial intelligence in our practice: What are the ethical implications?" said State Bar of Texas president Cindy V. Tisdale.

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6 minute read

July 27, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

SMU Attempt to Split With Founders Loses Ground on Appeal

The appeals court's analysis focused on the many elements of the conference's claims for declaratory judgment based on three alleged violations: breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and a violation the Texas Business Organizations Code.

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July 26, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Texas, Arkansas, FTC Get Injunction Against Frisco Ponzi Scheme Defendants

"During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Moores promised to 'bless' participants with large sums of money in exchange for up-front monetary contributions. The scam falsely promised investment returns as high as 800 percent," the Texas Office of Attorney General stated.

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July 26, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Court Clarifies Collateral Estoppel in a Case Involving an Attorney as Defendant

The relitigation defense failed for the San Antonio attorney.

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4 minute read

July 25, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

$26.5M Fort Worth Judgment in Case Where Man Became Quadriplegic

"We had to litigate a medical malpractice case within this case," lead counsel C. Kyle Pugh said. "The U.S. government pointed the finger at everyone except the negligent person, the postal worker."

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5 minute read

July 24, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

A Litigation Funder Just Stepped Into the Fray, Filing a Slew of Lawsuits

"Emboldened by the Tribunal's Award, Burford has demanded that Sysco withdraw the stay motions it has filed in the underlying antitrust litigations and initiate an entirely new lawsuit against a number of Sysco's key suppliers," the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.

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