Adolfo Pesquera

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

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August 23, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyer Killed: Prominent San Antonio Attorney Found Dead

According to the medical examiner, the attorney's death was ruled a homicide, the result of multiple gunshot wounds.

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August 23, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

15th Court of Appeals Declared Constitutional on Eve of Opening

The county's main argument was that the state constitution requires every court of appeals district is limited to a subdivision of the state's territory.

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August 23, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Kirkland & Ellis Prune Subclass from Hess Corp. Class Action

Responding to plaintiffs' argument that the court should wait until after discovery to decide, Hovland said no amount of discovery will cure a class defined to include members without standing.

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August 22, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyers Assemble Across Country for Securities Class Action

The complaint filed Wednesday alleges an unexpected shakeup of the company's top executives on Sept. 13, 2023 caused Orthofix stock to fall by more than 30%.

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August 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Collin County Judge Awards Up To $1.6M Attorney Fees in Real Estate Case

The jury found Megatel Homes waived a right of first refusal agreement to buy the property from 13MC by breaching its contract, meaning the redevelopment can continue.

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August 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Class Action Decertified in Houston, Dallas Landlord-Tenant Utility Fee Dispute

Four law firms representing former and current tenants of a large multifamily company allege the tenants were illegally charged a water billing utility fee.

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August 19, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Court Split: Are Hospitals Liable for Acts Performed on the Dead?

The parents argue the "directly related health care" element is not satisfied because Aiden's autopsy was unrelated to the health care provided.

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August 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

CenterPoint Energy Asks for MDL to Stay Proposed Class Actions

The petition was filed Wednesday, two days after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his office opened an investigation into the company for potential violations of Texas law relating to its conduct during Hurricane Beryl.

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