Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
July 02, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Millionaire Couple vs Interior Designer Trial Ends With Mixed VerdictTo prevail, the defendant had to show the plaintiffs approved the unsigned written contract by their conduct, defense attorney Matt Mussalli said.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
July 01, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
5 Lawyers Disciplined After Health Issues Compromise WorkTwo attorneys were disbarred because of felony convictions, another two resigned in lieu of facing disciplinary actions, five attorneys were suspended because of disabilities or other health issues that adversely affected their clients.
By Adolfo Pesquera
11 minute read
June 28, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
UPHELD: Texas Law Banning Gender Medical Care for Trans Children"We have never questioned the Legislature's constitutional authority to regulate medical treatments," Justice Rebeca Huddle wrote for the majority in upholding the law banning gender dysphoria medical care for minors.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
June 28, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Judge Who Refused to Marry Gay Couples Scores Court VictoryDianne Hensley sought injunctive relief and an administrative court of review is not authorized to grant injunctive relief, Chief Justice Nathan Hecht wrote for the majority.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
June 27, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Robertshaw Bankruptcy Order Could Affect Similar TransactionsInvesco sued the lender plaintiffs and One Rock in New York State Court in December. Robertshaw's Feb. 15 bankruptcy filing in Texas stayed the New York litigation.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
June 26, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
$4M Dallas Verdict Goes Against Trucking Company: Son's Death Was Not His FaultThe Grapevine Police Department investigation faulted the deceased for his own death and at trial the trucking company also argued the accident was entirely the victim's fault.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
June 26, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
'It Appears She Has Absconded': Deposits Missing for Surrogate Pregnancies Across U.S."Dominique's actions appear to be to avoid having to face the clients she defrauded. It appears she has absconded," Harris County 80th District Court Judge Jeralynn Manor's order states.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
June 25, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Law Shot Down: No More Shielding Non-Commercial Gun SilencersTexas did not establish a valid quasi-sovereign interest because it has no self-interest "apart from the interests of particular private parties," the U.S. Fifth Circuit ruled.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
June 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Supreme Court Grants Review on ConocoPhillips Royalty Lease DisputeRespondent's attorney Clinton Twaddell III argues that if Conoco's position prevails "thousands of deals in place" would be rewritten, "and instigate a stampede of lawsuits."
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
June 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
This Firm Just Unleashed a Slew of Suits Against IBM, Sony, Microsoft, 5 OthersThree U.S. companies and five overseas companies from Japan, Korea, India, and the Cayman Islands were sued in the U.S. Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.
By Adolfo Pesquera
3 minute read
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