Tag: Litigation
David J. Beck Honored by Litigation Section of State Bar of Texas
NEWS
David J. Beck of Houston, partner in Beck Redden LLP, was recently honored by the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas with the Luther (Luke) H. Soules III Award.
Segal McCambridge Lawyer Leads Team in Editing Personal Injury Handbook
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The Segal McCambridge team updated each of the Guide’s 14 chapters, which cover every step in the personal injury process, from initial client interviews to closing the case.
Wells Fargo to Pay $1.2B Federal Mortgage Settlement
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The government had accused the banking company of ‘reckless’ underwriting practices that led to thousands of federally-insured loans defaulting.
Home Health Provider Hit With $238,900 HIPAA Penalty
NEWS
This case marks only the second time that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has imposed civil monetary penalties for a HIPAA violation.
Former GC Will Receive $850K for Alleged Defamation by Ex-Employer
Former general counsel Chet Taylor $600,000 in a jury verdict and accepted an additional $250,000 to avoid trying a subsequent punitive damages claim.
Confusing Contracts Language as Litigation Strategy?
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Myanna Dellinger of the University of South Dakota School of Law has posted a discussion of a recent case in which a judge faulted Uber with presenting its drivers with a contract that was “likely, frankly, to engender confusion.”
Dallas’ Munck Wilson Mandala Adds Litigator Shain Khoshbin as Partner
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Dallas-based technology law firm, Munck Wilson Mandala LLP announces the addition of Shain Khoshbin as a partner in the firm’s Litigation Group.
Court Rules on Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
Article
A court has ruled that the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods applied in a contract case in which the plaintiff claimed that the defendant had delivered a nonconforming product.
When Can You Rescind a Real Property Purchase Agreement?
Article
Although rescission makes particular sense when recouping the purchase price is more important than living in the house, it’s not always available.
Jury Orders Wal-Mart to Pay Pharmacist $31.22 Million in Bias Case
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A federal jury in New Hampshire ordered Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to pay $31.22 million to a pharmacist who claimed she was fired because of her gender and in retaliation for complaining about safety conditions.
E-Discovery Practices from Both Sides of the Bench
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Survey results cover such topics as the effectiveness of new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), general e-discovery competency in the legal market, and the effects of emerging technology trends on litigation practices.
Judge Sanctions Prominent Dallas Lawyer for Misconduct
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Brewer and his law firm conducted a push poll with questions and statements “designed to influence or alter the opinion or attitude of the person being polled,” the judge ruled.
Oregon Man Files Suit Against Fantasy Sports Sites
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A class-action suit has been filed in federal court in Portland against two daily fantasy sports sites, FanDuel and DraftKings, alleging both businesses are operating illegal online sports betting, reports The Oregonian.
Trial Lawyer Robin Harrison Joins Houston-Based Hicks Thomas
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Trial lawyer Robin L. Harrison has joined the Houston-based commercial litigation firm Hicks Thomas LLP as a partner.
Supreme Court Holds Unaccepted Offers for Full Relief Do Not Moot Class Actions
Analysis
A defendant cannot moot a putative class action by merely offering full relief to the named plaintiff on his or her individual claims.
GM Ignition Switch Trial Ends Abruptly Amid Claims of Fraud
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A trial that was supposed to help settle hundreds of lawsuits stemming from General Motors’ faulty ignition switches abruptly ended Friday, a day after the judge raised questions about the plaintiff’s truthfulness.
AZA Names Nine New Hires
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Houston-based Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing has added nine attorneys.
Choose Words Carefully in Dispute-Related Contract Clauses
Article
A couple of words here or there in a contract can make a huge difference, particularly when those words relate to what happens if there is a breach or some other dispute between the parties, writes Shep Davidson.
Termination Clause in Contingent Fee Contract Is Invalid
NEWS
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that a fired contingent fee attorney can’t enforce a provision in his fee agreement requiring a client to pay the lawyer 20 percent of his eventual recovery if the client changes counsel.
Tips for Avoiding Pitfalls in Technology Contracts
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The recent problems experienced by Finish Line should be instructive to all users and providers of technology products and services, according to a report posted by FisherBroyles LLP.
