Adolfo Pesquera

April 27, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

In its efforts to shift liability onto Bigge Crane & Rigging, Greystar argued that Bigge retained control of the crane operator.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

April 27, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

One bill would create a Business Court, while another would increase the mandatory age of retirement for justices and judges.

By Adolfo Pesquera

3 minute read

April 26, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

The bills could affect peremptory challenges of prospective jurors.

By Adolfo Pesquera

3 minute read

April 25, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

"Here, the plaintiff asked the jury for at least $5.5 million in damages and invoked the potential for significant attorney's fees and punitive damages on top of that. The jury awarded plaintiff nothing, not a single penny," said Mitchell Morinec.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

April 24, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Several of the state's largest private lessors, led by Black Stone Minerals LP, filed an amicus defending Point Energy.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

April 21, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

"Texas Appleseed was an integral partner in this case and in ensuring predatory lenders are held accountable," said Daniel, Rusty Hardin & Associates partner.

By Adolfo Pesquera

2 minute read

April 21, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Texas common law has long recognized that when a cause of action is assigned, the assignee may sue either in its name or in the name of its assignor, the Third District Court of Appeals found.

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3 minute read

April 20, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

"The verdict in this case sends a clear message to Oncor and other large power companies that putting profits over safety is repugnant and will not be tolerated in Texas," said attorney Sean Breen.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

April 20, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Despite all the errors in the lower court's report and recommendation, rather than remand the case—which was a possibility raised during oral argument—the Fifth Circuit agreed with the trial court's judgment.

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5 minute read

April 19, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

The conflict-of-interest recitation was a reference to the former client's claim that the law firm was appearing in lawsuits against its properties, even though the firm had once represented those properties.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read