Adolfo Pesquera
Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
May 03, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Meet the New Leaders in Texas Law: Bracewell Partner Picked to Head State BarThe State Bar of Texas Board of Directors also selected a chair-elect of the board.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
May 02, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
4 Attorneys Lose License, 17 More Suspended or Reprimanded"Boutros was sentenced to 30 months of confinement in the Federal Bureau of Prisons and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $2,100,000," the Board of Disciplinary Appeals said.
By Adolfo Pesquera
13 minute read
May 01, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Hurdle for Insurers: Intent to Deceive Required for Denying Life Insurance PolicyAmerican National Insurance Co. asked the Texas Supreme Court to declare that the "intent to deceive" element is no longer good law.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
April 28, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Morgan & Morgan Enters the Mileage Fray, Setting Its Sights on Papa JohnsThe suit alleges a Papa Johns franchisee violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by under-reimbursing delivery drivers for their mileage.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
April 27, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Dallas Jury Slams Greystar with $860 Million Verdict in Wrongful-Death TrialIn 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
These 9 Bills Could Affect the Texas Judiciary: Key Legislation for Lawyers to WatchOne 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
2 Proposed Laws Could Change Jury Selection in Texas—What Attorneys Need to KnowThe bills could affect peremptory challenges of prospective jurors.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
April 25, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
'Not a Single Penny': Segal McCambridge Beats Back $5.5M Claim Against Client"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
Texas Supreme Court Decides 'Force Majeure' Dispute in Oil and Gas LawSeveral 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
Class Action Yields $240K for Texas Appleseed's Research on Predatory Payday Lending"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
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