Adolfo Pesquera
Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
September 17, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
$39M Jury Verdict Awarded in Novel Mesothelioma CasePlaintiffs' lead attorney Mark Linder emphasized this is the first mesothelioma lawsuit that proceeded from this type of exposure.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
September 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
$192 Million Verdict: McKool Smith Wins Against SamsungSamsung was given access to multiple Mojo Mobility prototypes with the understanding that would lead to a commercial transaction, but Samsung instead suggested Mojo cut a deal with its suppliers as no cost to Samsung.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
September 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Texas High Court Hears 2020 Election Ethics Case Against LawyerOn a defense of a separation of powers violation, the district court granted Webster summary judgment, but the state bar obtained a reversal on appeal.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
September 12, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
DUI Charge Against Harris County Judge DismissedThe motion to dismiss was filed after special prosecutors determined there was no alcohol or drugs in the judge's system.
By Adolfo Pesquera
2 minute read
September 12, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
This Texas Case Could Expand 3rd-Party Liability in Defamation SuitsA key challenge facing Roe is the lack of a record of specific defamatory quotes relayed by the defendant to others.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
September 11, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
'I'm Sorry for What I Did': Judge Gets Public AdmonishmentThe former city of Teague municipal court judge was found to have had ex parte communications during the course of trying to dismiss a traffic citation for an acquaintance, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct found.
By Adolfo Pesquera
2 minute read
September 11, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Supreme Court Revisits Standard for Reckless Police Conduct"You just said that a series of (negligent acts) is never enough, so I'm left wondering why we even conduct this inquiry if nothing is ever enough?" Justice Brett Busby asked.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
September 10, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Law Firms Bring Class Action Over Parking FinesThe plaintiffs are moving for damages and injunctive relief to stop Metropolis' practice of issuing parking violation fines.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
September 09, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Law Firms Trim Scope of Wages Collective ActionThe majority opinion notes that its conclusion on personal jurisdiction over opt-in plaintiffs in FLSA collective actions puts it in line with three sister circuits.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
September 06, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Supreme Court Sends 6 Cases to the New Court of AppealsThe purpose of the court is to hear appeals from lawsuits involving complex commercial litigation and challenges to state laws, state agencies and their executive officials.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
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