Adolfo Pesquera

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

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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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4 minute read

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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3 minute read

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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4 minute read

September 06, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Developer Nate Paul On Verge of Losing Wrongful Foreclosure Claim

On Friday, the court informed Locke Lord the defendants' motion for summary judgment would be granted and requested a draft order for the court's approval.

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3 minute read

September 06, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

DWI Arrest Leads to Public Warning Against East Texas District Judge

Judge Dean Fowler II admitted that on the night of the accident he "drank a great deal" of alcohol and ingested two different prescription sleep medications before operating his vehicle.

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2 minute read

September 06, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Former Starr County Attorney Guilty, Committed Extortion While in Office

After a woman paid Victor Canales $1,500, he dropped the misdemeanor charges against her son, prosecutors said.

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2 minute read

September 05, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

'I've Got to Start Over Like a 20-Year-Old Lawyer': $6M Award Over Lost Files

"Now that I'm vindicated, I'll be able to start over once the judgment is entered. But, basically, I'm 74 years old. I've got to start over like a 20-year-old lawyer," Michael Pohl said.

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3 minute read

September 05, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

16 Texas Attorneys Disciplined

Two lawyers also submitted petitions for reinstatements.

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9 minute read

September 01, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Haynes and Boone Convinces Judge to Block Texas Book Ban

Haynes and Boone attorney Laura Prather also argued the law forces compelled speech from the vendors, because if TEA disagrees with the rating the agency claims a book should have the vendor faces several harms.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

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