Adolfo Pesquera

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

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December 09, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Texas High Court Asked if Texas Retailers Must Have Airport-Level Security

Retailers are complaining that the Texas Supreme Court is being asked to consider security measures akin to airport screenings.

By Adolfo Pesquera

5 minute read

December 06, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

$60.6M Texas Verdict Awarded to Victim in Barroom Assault

Texas Live! and associated defendants were hit with a $60.65 million jury verdict for a security guard's assault of a barroom patron.

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4 minute read

December 05, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Too Much Punishment? Lawyer Pushes Back After 3rd Suspension

The Texas Supreme Court is considerating a statute of limitations defense in a reciprocal discipline case from the Board of Disciplinary Appeals

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4 minute read

December 04, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

'Great News' for Businesses? Judge Halts Transparency Mandate

A U.S. district judge in Texas ordered a temporary halt on Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements for companies formed before 2024.

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4 minute read

December 04, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyer as Litigant as Late Fees Take Spotlight in Class Action

Two Texas law firms representing a national class sued ACE Parking Management over its alleged practice of encouraging minor underpayments, so that it can later charge large fines.

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3 minute read

December 04, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

'It's Like They Lynched You:' Law Professor's Discrimination Claim Reaches High Court

Southern Methodist University wants a U.S. Fifth Circuit question answered by barring common law defamation claims.

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7 minute read

December 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

9 Attorneys Sanctioned in Texas

The December disciplinary report of the State Bar of Texas cites two cases from the Board of Disciplinary Appeals, and seven from evidentiary panels.

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6 minute read

December 02, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Alston & Bird Achieves Higher Rating for Medicare Advantage Insurance Companies

UnitedHealth and several other insurers successfully challenged a downgrading of the 2025 Medicare Advantage plans based on a single call center phone call.

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3 minute read