Adolfo Pesquera

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

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July 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Fiduciaries Fail to Stop Class Action Over Fees for Retirement, Health Plans

The trial court did not abuse its discretion in certifying the class action, but on remand should allow non-party potential plaintiffs to opt out, the U.S. Fifth Circuit ruled.

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July 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

A Case That Could Impact Insurers' Duty to Defend Is Headed to Texas Supreme Court

A court of appeals ruled an excess policy did not unambiguously exclude defense costs for the insured, a Houston oil drilling services company involved in a personal injury settlement.

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July 12, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Marathon Oil to Pay Largest Ever Penalty for Stationary Source Air Pollutants

Marathon Oil, while denying liability, agreed to a settlement with the Justice Department, paying a $64.5 million civil penalty and investing $177 million to bring company emissions facilities into EPA compliance.

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July 11, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

U.S. 5th Circuit Questions Order on Electioneering Near Polling Precincts

A rural county is being challenged over an order intended to curtail voter intimidation at polling sites, an order the Texas Municipal League claims complies with a Texas election law the U.S. Fifth Circuit already upheld.

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July 10, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Judge's Girlfriend Recants on Assault Charge: Suspension Lifted

Prosecutors contended that probable cause existed, but the motion to dismiss states "insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt" because the complainant was uncooperative.

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July 10, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

'Babe': Judge Sanctioned After Sexually Harassing Fellow Jurist

The judge testified he was never informed that using such sexually charged words toward women made them feel sexually harassed.

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July 09, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Federal Appeals Court Weighs Fiduciary Rule for Financial Retirement Plans

Two energy companies were joined by 26 GOP attorneys general in opposing an ERISA rule that clarifies climate change and diversity as issues protected by the environment, social and governance factors fiduciaries can consider when preparing retirement funds for clients.

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July 05, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Just the Tip of Iceberg as Bellwether Plaintiffs Get $10.3M in Arbitration

"The overwhelming evidence revealed that Respondents' false, misleading, deceptive, and unconscionable conduct gave Claimants a false sense of security," AAA Panel Chair Raul A. Gonzalez said.

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