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Texas - March, 2023

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• Fifth Circ. Backs NLRB Ruling Over Musk Tweet
• Swedish Co. Dropped From Fence Death Litigation
• GWG Needs Two Weeks For Additional Ch. 11 Disclosures
• Texas Justices Keep Houston Firefighters' Wage Claims Alive
• Commercial Landlords Should Approach Self-Help Carefully
• Property Owner Settles Harvey Insurance Coverage Fight
• Ex-Cowboys Player's Suit Belongs In Dallas: Texas Justices
• US Chamber Urges 5th Circ. To Nix $14M Exxon Pollution Fine
• Apple Freed From $576M Trial Loss By Fed. Circ. Patent Ax
• Gibson Dunn Clients Can't Nix Sanctions Over $1M Fee Fight
• Littler Gets Injunction Against Ex-Associate In Doc Theft Case
• Taxation With Representation: Shearman, Vinson, Wilson
• 5th Circ. Says EEOC Mix-Up Can't Sink Sex Bias Suit
• States Reaffirm Bid To Return Google Ad Tech Case To Texas
• 5th Circ. Changes Course, Backs Austin Billboard Rule
• Texas Judge Says Clipped Ponzi Sentence Caused 'Heartburn'
• Texas Magnate's Son Can't Revive Breach Of Duty Suit
• Texas Panel Partially Revives Faulty Flooring Suit
• Senior Center Says Bond Owner Can't Recover $44M Loan
• VirnetX's $576M Apple Win Imperiled By Fed. Circ. Patent Ax
• Kimberly-Clark Must Face Workers' ERISA Suit
• Trending At The PTAB: When To Ask Court For Litigation Stay
• GameStop Must Face Bulk Of Consultant's $30M Fee Suit
• US Citizens Urge Court To Let Them Defend Parole Programs
• No Default For Dish In $3.5M Arabic Channel Theft Case
• 9 Years Post-Ritchie, Some Clarity On Texas Fiduciary Duties
• Fox Ex-Producer Case Is A Lesson In Joint Representation
• Aviation Watch: Do 737 Max Crash Families Have A Case?
• Judge Blunts ACA Preventive Care Coverage Mandate
• Highland Capital Can Block Shareholder Suit, 5th Circ. Holds
• Texas State Reps Mull Better Pay, Later Retirement For Judges
• 5th Circ. Nixed Telecom Fund Protest, But Will Others Agree?
• EPA, Texas Forge Deal Over Power Plant Emissions Proposal
• Mercedes Dealer Asks Court To Nix New Austin Competitor
• Texas Investors Can't Drop Property Manager Yet, Panel Says
• 5th Circ. Says Ousted Councilman Didn't Act Quickly Enough
• Restaurant Tech Co. Beats BIPA Suit Over Fingerprint Scans
• 5th Circ. Affirms Nix Of Atty's Suit Over Block On Facebook
• DOL Can't Transfer Suit Over ESG Investing Rule Out Of Texas
• Atty Whose Tax Conviction Was Overturned Enters Guilty Plea
• GWG Has Too Little Info In Ch. 11 Plan Disclosure, Judge Says
• Waco Jurors Told Fracking Tool Patent Case Is Worth $1.6M
• Southwest, Pilot Agree To End COVID-19 Severance Suit
• In Texas Privacy Suit, Meta Denies Sharing Face Data
• Boeing Tells 5th Circ. 737 Max Families Can't Undo DOJ Deal
• Former Blue Bell CEO Fined $100K In Listeria Case
• La., EPA Cross Swords Over Cross-Border Clean Air Rule
• Full Fed. Circ. Won't Touch Activision's Patent Win
• Stanford Law Protest Highlights Rise Of Incivility In Discourse
• 5th Circ. Won't Revive Tyson Foods Employees' COVID-19 Suit
• USAA Seeks Exit From Rehab Center's ERISA Suit
• Ex-Aides Say Texas AG Whistleblower Suit Must Resume
• ACA Sex Bias Ban Shields LGBTQ Patients, 5th Circ. Hears
• Philly Firm Facing $13M Texas Suit Over Unpaid Loans
• Texas Judge Says Ex-Littler Associate Had Confidential Info
• Texas Court Denies Power Co. Bid To Block Jury Pay Raise
• Engineer Cites 'Anti-China Rhetoric' In Split Trial Request
• Jerry Jones Accused Of Defamation Over Paternity Suit
• Texas Attys. Can't Lead Class In Abortion Row, Judge Told
• Texas Energy Co. Wants To Drastically Cut Uri Fee Liability
• SEC Says NY Law Firm Facilitated $8.4M Ponzi Scheme
• Jones To Return $243K To Free Speech Systems In Ch. 11
• Sorrento Therapeutics Agrees To Shareholder Committee
• Health Care Exec On Hook For $113.4M Hospice Fraud Penalty
• 5th Circ. Says Crane Mechanic Is Overtime Exempt
• Energy Transfer To Buy Lotus Midstream Ops In $1.45B Deal
• Ga. Voter Fights Bid To End Suit Against '2000 Mules' Creators
• Hollywood Studios' Piracy Case Ends In $30M Settlement
• Dispute Prevention Strategies To Halt Strife Before It Starts
• Sheppard Mullin Lands Real Estate Team From Jones Day
• Trading Card Co. Wants Soccer Legend's IP Suit Tossed
• K&L Gates Adds 3 Corporate Attys From Winston & Strawn
• Tips For Plaintiffs Attorneys Ahead Of Expanded Fire Season
• Fed. Circ. Judges Work Through Role In Eligibility Fight
• Students Sue Texas A&M Officials For Canceled Drag Show
• Patent Biz Wins $11.1M Jury Verdict In Texas
• Texas Justices Say AG Can Argue In Dallas Pension Fight
• Texas High Court Won't Stop Oil Co. From Selling Assets
• Shipping Co. Says $200M Award Feud Cannot Proceed
• Texas Appeals Court OKs Axed Punitives In Big-Rig Crash Suit
• Texas High Court Throws Out Landfill Co.'s $10.5M Verdict
• 5th Circ. Affirms Nixing Damages Alleged In $7.6M Tax Battle
• Mary Kay Can't Keep Retirement Payments, Texas Court Told
• Texas Doctor Can Be Sued Over Service Dog Note, Panel Says
• 5th Circ. Upholds FCC's Universal Service Fund
• 5th Circ. Won't Revive Energy Co. Worker's Retaliation Suit
• Baker Botts Wins Bid To Arbitrate Pipeline Malpractice Claims
• Blaze Media Wants Workplace Discrimination Suit Tossed
• 5th Circ. Ruling Leaves Open Questions On FCPA Liability
• Split En Banc 5th Circ. Upholds Block Of Fed. Worker Vax Rule
• Short Seller's Defamation Suit Should Be Tossed, Judge Says
• Walmart Judge Warns Atty For Calling Ark. Case 'A Black Hole'
• Judge Says 'Stark Evidence' Of Fraud Dooms Tubing Patents
• Insurer Says Strip Mall Is 'Parroting Law' In Coverage Row
• 5th Circ. Halts FDA Ban On RJ Reynolds Menthol Vapes
• Texas Sues To Kill Lesser-Prairie-Chicken Protections
• IP Forecast: BMW Looks To Toss Patent Suit, Seeks Sanctions
• Injunction Reversed Against Nonprofit In Advertising Row
• Motel Can't Get 2nd Shot At City Zoning Suit, 5th Circ. Rules
• 'Insane': How Doctors Paid By The NFL Deny Players Benefits
• Texas Bill To Subsidize New Gas Plants Draws Fire At Hearing
• Fed. Circ. Won't Order Albright To Ship Roku IP Case To Calif.
• Practical Skills Young Attorneys Must Master To Be Happier
• Ex-Morgan Stanley Adviser Accused Of Scamming NBA Pros
• 4 Ways State Oversight May Change Nationwide Health Deals
• Texas Taps Think Tanks As Co-Counsel In Biden Lawsuits
• Lewis Brisbois Judge Feels Like He's 'Failing' In TM Suit
• Texas Justice In LG Chem Suit: Why Isn't This Settled Law?
• Promoter Drops Suit Against Bars Over Boxing Match Stream
• Baylor Gets Title IX Emotional Distress Claims Thrown Out
• Insurer Lowballs Hail Damage By $4M, Complex Owner Says
• Texas House Committee Weighs Legality Of Business Court Bill
• Texas District Judge Resigning From Bench In May
• Honda Hit With Class Action Over 'Sticky' Power Steering
• Avaya Gets OK For $2.6B Equity-Swap Ch. 11 Plan
• Texas AG Says Getting Whistleblower Funding Up To Ex-Aides
• App Developer Says Meta Owes Royalties After $175M IP Win
• A Bankruptcy Doctrine May Soon Be Before The High Court
• Treasury Gets Crypto Mixer Sanctions Suit Sent To Austin
• Texas Power Market Faces 'Chaos' After Pricing Order Axed
• Judge Upholds $218M Jury Loss Against PNC In Patent Case
• Loyalty Ventures Gets OK For Ch. 11 Loan, Plan Solicitation
• 8 Proposals Texas Litigators Should Watch This Session
• Insurer Can't Nix Hurricane Suit Over Venue, Texas Court Told
• Texas Slams Feds' 'Judge Shopping' Claim In Funding Suit
• Biden Designates New Nat'l Monuments In Conservation Push
• Record Cos. Say ISP Can't Replay $47M Copyright Trial Loss
• Winstead Says Texas Free Speech Law Bars Malpractice Suit
• Chemical Co. Huntsman's GC Comp Climbed To $3.6M In '22
• NantCell Kicked Off Creditor Committee In Sorrento Ch. 11
• L'Oreal Sued Again Over Alleged Cancer-Causing Products
• Law Professors Pose Workaround For Biden If DACA Falls
• Citgo Sued By Ex-Exec Jailed In Venezuela For 5 Years
• Drivers Get Cert. In GM Defective Transmission Suit
• Texas Bars HSBC From State Pensions Over ESG Policy
• Georgia Fuel Distributor Hits Ch. 11 With $200M Debt
• What To Know About The Texas Storm MDL 2 Years Later
• Paxton Calls Bar Election Case An Attack On 'Core' AG Duties
• Texas Judge Blocks Biden Administration Water Rule
• 5th Circ. Revives Oil Co.'s Hurricane Harvey Damage Suit
• GWG Says It Will Have Ch. 11 Plan For Court In Days
• Traxcell Patent Turnover Order Stayed After Verizon Case Ax
• Sorrento Shareholders Say They Need Committee In Ch. 11
• Texas Court OKs COVID Extension For Med Mal Expert Report
• Apt. Complex, Insurer Settle Water Damage Coverage Suit
• AT&T Can't Offset $53.7M In Texas Partners' Contract Fight
• Senators Float Bill To Protect Copyrights On Safety Standards
• W. Va. Mineral Owners Hit Gas Co. With 'Well Bashing' Suit
• Nickelback Escapes Copyright Suit Over 'Rockstar'
• ABA Opinion Should Help Clarify Which Ethics Rules Apply
• Texas Firm Faces Class Suit Over Hurricane Claim Solicitation
• Baker Botts Adds Corporate Pro From Paul Hastings
• Littler Tells Judge Ex-Associate Had 'Mission' To Harm Firm
• Range Resources Lines Up Replacement For Retiring GC
• ConocoPhillips GC Earned $5.5M Last Year
• Texas Appeals Court Zaps Winter Storm Power Pricing Rules
• Ill. BIPA Rulings Highlight Safety Valve For Defendants
• Streaming Rights Dispute Emerges In Diamond Sports Ch. 11
• Texas Appeals Court Halts Reinstatement Of Disbarred Atty
• Texas School District's 'Goldilocks Argument' Falls Short
• State Dept. Escapes 3D-Printed Gun Settlement Dispute
• DeSantis, Abbott Separately Target Biden On ESG Investment
• SIM Card Fraudsters Get Prison Time In Crypto Transfer Scam
• EPA Wants DC Circ. To Take Over Texas Air Quality Suit
• Texas Shipping Facility Sued For $27M Owed On Fuel Project
• 4 Ways To Reboot Your Firm's Stalled Diversity Program
• Texas Judge Challenges Claim Abortion Pill Suit Filed Too Late
• Mary Kay Can Litigate IP Claims Over Ex-Assistant's Book
• 8th Circ. Judge Questions Precedent While Affirming Removal
• States Shouldn't Fear HIPAA When Improving Gov't Services
• Texas Judge Considers Pause For Impending CWA Rule
• DOJ's Google Sanctions Motion Shows Risks Of Auto-Deletion
• Verizon Gets Judge Albright To Toss Traxcell Patent Suit
• Haynes Boone, Other Firms Augment Teams Over SVB Fallout
• Property Owner, Insurers Settle $8.4M Hurricane Harvey Claim
• Holland & Knight Tech Pro Rejoins Reed Smith In Houston
• Texas Litigators Skeptical Of State Business Court Plan
• 5th Circ. Won't Revive Ex-AutoZone Worker's Sex Bias Case
• 5th Circ. Revives Ex-Days Inn Worker's Pregnancy Bias Suit
• Chinese Couple's Fraud Charges In Poaching Case Tossed
• Insurer's Win Thrown Out In Tax Firm Crime Coverage Suit
• Fed. Circ. 'Rewrote The Statute' On IPR Estoppel, Justices Told
• 21 AGs Urge High Court To Hear W.Va. Anti-Trans Law Appeal
• 8 Charged In Discord Scheme Must Wait For Details From Feds
• Sinclair's Regional Sports Networks Hit Ch. 11
• Federal Courts Need Nearly 70 More Judges, Congress Told
• Developer Wants Deposit Back In Failed $20M Texas Mall Sale
• 5th Circ. Won't Revive Federal Workers' Proton Beam Suit
• Feds Charge 7 In $111M IRS Tax Fraud Scheme
• What To Expect From A Litigation Finance Industry Recession
• Schlumberger Unit Asks 5th Circ. To Rethink Coverage Loss
• Catching Up On Patent Litigation With Judge Albright
• Prosecutors Say CBP Officer Assaulted 2 At Texas Border
• Michael Irvin Takes Marriott Suit To Ariz. State Court
• Exxon Did Not Reach Impasse With Union, NLRB Judge Rules
• Jerry Jones' Paternity Suit Delayed For State Sen. Atty
• NM Enviro. Dept. Says El Paso's $1.3M Fee Suit Dead In Water
• Texas Sees 1st Suit Alleging Aborted Fetus' Wrongful Death
• Dem. States Say Abrupt DACA End Means Billions In Losses
• Judge Goes Public With Abortion Hearing Info After Outcry
• Sandy Hook Families FiIe Ch. 11 Suits Over Debt Discharge
• Real Estate Rumors: MacKenzie CRE, NewForm, Greystone
• Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court
• Hunton Shakes Up Leadership Ranks, Adds New Firm Leader
• Fish & Richardson Taps Patent Pro To Lead In Dallas
• Houston Firm Waited A Month To Disclose Hack, Class Says
• No Jury Trial For Shell Workers In 401(k) Mismanagement Suit
• Texas Judge Nixes DOJ Judge-Shopping Claim In Parole Suit
• Landry's Seeks 5th Circ. Redo Of $20M Data Breach Ruling
• Verizon Says Traxcell Lost Patent Rights In Atty Fee Row
• Tuesday Morning Taps New DIP, Drops Old In Texas Ch. 11
• Texas High Court Will Hear Pipeline Lease Sanction Dispute
• Marriott Ordered To Produce Video In Irvin Defamation Suit
• Texas School District Not Ready To Arbitrate $16M Suit
• Senate Judiciary Heads Urge Collaboration To Keep Blue Slips
• Cobalt Investors Say Insurers Can't Escape $220M Settlement
• NFL Plan Urges 5th Circ. To Reverse Ex-Player's Benefits Win
• Texas High Court Will Hear Chicken Farms' Odor Suit
• PTAB Says 'Compelling' CommScope Case Overcomes Fintiv
• Texas Judge Backs Feds' Authority To Keep Terrorist Watchlist
• 14 States Argue For Federal Jurisdiction Over DC Climate Suit
• Texas Supreme Court Gives Condo's Hail Suit Another Chance
• Lawmakers, Texas Justices At Odds Over COVID Restrictions
• Highland Ch. 11 Remand Reinforces Gatekeeping Availability
• Taxation With Representation: Gibson Dunn, Wachtell, Davis
• Customer Loyalty Program Co. Hits Ch. 11 With $656M Debt
• Lights Out On New $21M Patent Trial As Albright Ups Award
• Atty Tells Texas High Court Barratry Claims Can't Stand
• 5th Circ. OKs Texas Schools' Win Despite 'Puzzling' Finding
• Alex Jones' Co. Files Ch. 11 Plan Calling For $520K Salary
• AT&T Wants New Trial After $166M Patent Verdict
• Cannabis And Psychedelics Roundup: Sens. Eye More Studies
• Real Estate Rumors: Morris, David Porter, Fuller Realty
• Texas Israel Boycott Law Jeopardizes Pension, 5th Circ. Told
• Gibson Dunn Adds Finance Pro In Houston From Akin Gump
• Broker Can't Trim $10M Insurance Suit, Staffing Co. Says
• Texas AG Played 'Gotcha' With Whistleblower Deal, Court Told
• Oilfield Services Provider Begins Trading After $324M IPO
• Texas Atty Says He Didn't Harm Winery With Duty Breach
• Attys Seek $6M Fees For Steering $30M ProPetro Investor Deal
• Judge Says Ipsen IP Row Belongs In Belgium
• 5th Circ. Puts Massive ERISA Class Under Microscope
• Ace Agrees To Toss $8.5M HVAC Fire Coverage Suit
• Houston School Fired Teacher For Being Gay, Suit Says
• Receiver Can Seek $12M From Brokers Over Ponzi Scheme
• Ex-Blue Bell CEO Agrees To $100K Fine After Listeria Mistrial
• Del. Suit Says Texas Bank Co. Harassed Board Nominees
• Court Rejects Bond Co. Appeal Of Oil Driller's Ch. 11 Plan
• Immigration Developments For Employers To Watch
• Trump Admin. Flubbed Appliance Rules, DOE Tells 5th Circ.
• V&E Guides Tidewater In $577M Deal For 37 Solstad Vessels
• Fla. NIL Law May Cue State Publicity Right Deregulation Trend
• Alston & Bird Adds Real Estate Attys In Dallas From Dentons
• Texas Law Board Escapes Would-Be Atty's Autism Bias Suit
• Liquefied Natural Gas Outlook: Industry Under Pressure
• Bradley Arant Scores Team Of Dentons Security Pros
• Michael Irvin Calls Claims That Led To Marriott Suit 'Sickening'
• BigLaw Vets Launch Remote-First Firm Focused On Small Biz
• Widow Of Pipe Worker 'Burned Alive' Defends $222M Verdict
• Gilstrap Assures Software Co. It's A Small Fry In USAA's Eyes
• 5th Circ. Rejects Atty's Appeal In Lewis Brisbois TM Fight
• Dallas Tenants Say Class Status Should Stay In Slum Fight
• Women Denied Abortions In Medical Emergencies Sue Texas
• How To Fix The Broken Brady Rule, According To One Expert
• Tort Report: Fla. Tort Reform Bill; Ronaldo Rape Suit Appeal
• Justices' MoneyGram Opinion Could Spur State Legislation
• Texas Asks Judge To Halt ATF Rule While It's Challenged
• Where A Textual Reading Of Title VII Could Lead Justices
• Eight States Seal $245M Deal Against Texas Robocallers
• 5th Circ. Closes Book On Black Officer's Union Bias Suit
• Bid Protest Spotlight: Lessons For Joint Ventures
• Crane Co. 'Ignored' Court Orders In Exxon Damages Suit
• Judge Backs Clearing $430M Deal Of 'Made In US' Claims
• Former Highland CEO Loses Bid To Recuse Texas Judge
• Waco Or Austin: Fed. Circ. Tells Albright To Just Pick Already
• Southwest Says 5th Circ. Ruling Can't Save Funds' Safety Suit
• AGs Say TikTok Must Comply With Kids' Mental Health Probe
• Texas Lawmakers To Mull Criminal Charges For Court Leaks
• EPA Pledges $200M For Drinking Water Upgrades In 5 States
• 5th Circ. Questions Digital Signatures For Texas Voters
• Judge Presses Pause On FERC Gas Market Manipulation Spat
• BHP Unit Ends Sex Bias Suit Over Gender-Parity Goal
• Black Voters At Risk If La. Decree Ends, 5th Circ. Told
• Fed. Circ. Lets Albright Keep Google, Western Digital Cases
• Justices Leave Questions Open On Dual-Purpose Atty Advice
• FERC Asked To Ax Solar Group's Policy Challenge
• FordHarrison Taps Office Founder To Lead In Houston
• Justices Ask SG To Weigh In On Texas Grid Project Law Fight
• Vistra To Buy Energy Harbor In Deal Valued At $6.7B In Total
• Texas Broker Seeks 5th Circ. Ax Of $7.5M CFTC Trial Win
• Hain Gets Midtrial Win On Claim Baby Food Caused Autism
• 5th Circ. Upholds Removal Over Texas Theft Conviction
• Texas Judge Finds Guitar Co. Out Of Tune With TM Order
• Baylor Law Still Not Compliant With ABA's Diversity Standard
• Core Scientific Ch. 11 Parties Partly Agree To Equity Committee
• Texas Court Can't Cancel DACA Nationwide, Feds Say
• Funeral Home Can Retry Arbitration Bid In Refrigeration Fight
• Texas Justices Say Evidence Shortfall Kills Crop Damage Suit
• LG Chem Asks Texas Justices To Review Battery Suit Ruling
• Health Hires: McDermott, Gordon Rees
• Tips For Tapping Into New DOE Carbon Capture Funding
• Trending At The PTAB: Fintiv Is Alive, But With Way Less Zip
• Black Ex-City Manager Wins $12.5M Verdict In Texas Bias Case
• Ex-Xerox Unit Can't Get New Fraud Coverage Trial, AIG Says
• Texas Man Sentenced for Selling Fake Native American Goods
• IP Forecast: Atty's TM Fraud Fight Makes Its Way To Fed. Circ.
• Workers Sue Exxon, Chevron Over Cancer-Causing Solvent
• Tech-Focused SPAC To Dissolve After Failure To Merge
• Polsinelli Adds Winston & Strawn Corporate Pro In Texas
• State Regulators Are Not Leaving FTX To The Feds
• Texas Says Meta Stalling Discovery In Biometric Privacy Suit
• San Antonio Slips Developer's Suit Over Easement Agreement
• Core Scientific Gets Final OK On New $70M Ch. 11 Loan
• NextEra Owes $10.4M For Absent Natural Gas, Suit Says
• Southwest Says Travel Credit Good Enough In Refund Suit
• Fla. Hospice Sues Texas Abortion Groups Over 'Avow' TM
• Texas Judge Trims Sports Media Co.'s Theft Coverage Suit
• Driver Says Lyft Broke Insurance Vow After Rider Shot Him
• 3 Emerging Legal Risks For Hospital-At-Home Programs
• Jury Charge Flubs Freed Sunoco From Crash Case, Court Told
• The Potential Antitrust Impact Of High Court Section 230 Case
• Fed. Circ. Won't Ship Optical Patent Case To Calif.
• J&J Ch. 11 Dismissal Ignores Mass Tort Bankruptcy Principles
• Ex-Name Partner Tells Texas Court She Needs Client Records
• Judge Says Marriott Must Produce Video In Michael Irvin Suit
• CIMA Energy Says Partner Owes It $14.6M For Natural Gas
• Proposed SPAC Merger Values Clearday Health Biz At $250M
• The Constitutional Concerns In High Court CFPB Funding Row