Adolfo Pesquera

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.

By Adolfo Pesquera

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.

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4 minute read

April 14, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Opposing counsel cited Jackson v. State office of Administrative Hearings to argue a lawyer representing himself could not recover attorney fees.

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3 minute read

April 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

According to court documents, the judge found Medallion materially breached two five-year agreements signed in 2019 that were to have provided ARM with access to a Permian Basin pipeline carrying West Texas Light crude to a terminal in Corpus Christi for offloading to Suezmax class oil tankers.

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3 minute read

April 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

The Fifth Circuit concluded the doctors and medical associations have standing, stating, "plaintiff emergency room doctors have a concrete, particularized injury since they have provided the emergency care. Mifepristone users who present themselves to the plaintiffs have required blood transfusions, overnight hospitalization, intensive care, and even surgical abortions."

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

April 12, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

The firm allegedly would not honor the 30-day notice period, and terminated the former partner immediately, the attorney's reply to the writ stated. The firm also instantly allegedly locked the attorney out of her computer and escorted off the premises, according to court records.

By Adolfo Pesquera

4 minute read

April 11, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

In other words, the Third District concluded, the HOA was claiming Phillips waived any objection to enforcement of an HOA lien merely by purchasing his house.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read