Texas

  • February 24, 2026

    Miller Lite Glass Injury Jury Will Hear That Bottle Was Emptied

    A federal judge ruled Tuesday that jurors set to weigh injury claims by a Miller Lite drinker who swallowed glass will be told that he altered evidence out of the beer giant's presence.

  • February 24, 2026

    H-2A Workers Allege Forced Labor, Wage Theft In Texas

    Three Mexican farmworkers have alleged their employer subjected them to forced labor, wage violations and deportation threats during the 2023-2024 harvest season, while also depriving them of adequate transportation, housing and water.

  • February 24, 2026

    10th, 5th Circ. Stalwarts Step Back From Bench

    U.S. Circuit Judge Timothy Tymkovich has announced that he'll take senior status from his seat on the Tenth Circuit, just a day after U.S. Circuit Judge James L. Dennis said he'd step down from the Fifth Circuit.

  • February 24, 2026

    Texas Panel Skeptical That Doctor's Hands Are Property

    A Texas appellate court appeared dubious at a claim that a doctor's hands count as personal property in a case accusing a state-owned hospital of healthcare negligence, asking Tuesday what to do with the state Supreme Court's instruction to narrowly construe waivers of sovereign immunity.

  • February 24, 2026

    Insurer Can't Cap Pizza Chain's Cyberattack Payout At $250K

    A cyber insurer can't rely on a ransomware endorsement to limit Cicis Pizza's claim for coverage of a cyber extortion event to $250,000, a Texas federal court has ruled, saying the policy's $3 million limits are still in play.

  • February 24, 2026

    Firm Ordered To Show Proof In Google Teen‑Harm Fee Fight

    A Florida federal judge has ordered an Orlando firm to submit documents substantiating its claims that it is owed a cut of a pending settlement in a suit accusing Google LLC and a chatbot company of causing the suicide of a teen, after a former attorney said the firm's claims were "baseless."

  • February 24, 2026

    Feds' White Collar Crime Enforcement 'Retreat' Raises Alarms

    Money laundering-related fines and tax fraud investigations plummeted last year as President Donald Trump shifted federal agents away from combating financial crime to focus on the immigration crackdown, according to recent reports that have raised alarms among experts about the state of white collar enforcement in the U.S.

  • February 24, 2026

    Texas Teachers' Union Fights To Keep Kirk Free Speech Suit

    The Texas affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers urged a Texas federal court to keep alive its lawsuit challenging a state education department policy directing school districts to report educators over "vile" or "inappropriate" social media comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, arguing that it has plausibly alleged its claims.

  • February 24, 2026

    A 'Bank Is A Bank': Lender Denies Aiding $100M Trust Fraud

    A Texas bank sought to dismiss an adversary complaint alleging it helped a nonprofit founder defraud a special needs trust out of $100 million, telling a Florida federal bankruptcy court Tuesday the lawsuit doesn't plausibly claim the lender knew of any wrongdoing.

  • February 24, 2026

    Chamber Pushes 5th Circ. To Keep FTC Merger Overhaul Nixed

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce pressed the Fifth Circuit to let merging companies revert to their old notification form while the Federal Trade Commission challenges a lower court order scrapping its overhaul of reporting requirements, arguing the agency cannot save the new form.

  • February 24, 2026

    Texas Manufacturer Seeks IRS Refund For Worker Credits

    The Internal Revenue Service wouldn't let a manufacturing company correct a typo on a tax return seeking pandemic worker credits and misapplied credits to old tax debt after agreeing not to, the company told a Texas federal court in seeking a $604,000 refund.

  • February 24, 2026

    Tech Giants Amazon, Google And Meta Ink Major AI Deals

    Amazon.com Inc., Meta Platforms Inc. and Google LLC have each unveiled plans to pour tens of billions of dollars into artificial intelligence infrastructure, as AI's computing and energy needs continue to drive Big Tech's spending strategies.

  • February 24, 2026

    Calif. Firm Says Texas Immunity Law Blocks $11M Fee Suit

    A California law firm is urging an Austin federal judge to dismiss claims that it participated in unlawfully withholding $11 million in attorney fees from a Texas law firm that allegedly helped secure a nine-figure verdict against Walmart, arguing a Texas immunity law protects the Golden State firm from being held liable to non-clients.

  • February 24, 2026

    Supreme Court Sends Baby Food Case Back To Texas

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday found that a suit against Hain Celestial Group and Whole Foods over allegedly tainted baby food was not properly removed to federal court, leaving in place a 2024 ruling by the Fifth Circuit.

  • February 24, 2026

    Justices Rule USPS Immune For Declining To Deliver Mail

    A Texas woman cannot hold U.S. Postal Service workers liable for engaging in a "racially motivated harassment campaign" against her, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, finding a federal tort law immunizes the service from claims related to intentional delivery failures.

  • February 23, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Ruling Kills Google Bid To Undo Loss, Judge Told

    Touchstream Technologies Inc. has told a Texas federal judge that a Federal Circuit ruling in a different case "rebuts every argument" that Google has made to try to undo a $338.7 million jury verdict that found its Chromecast devices infringed Touchstream's patents.

  • February 23, 2026

    Valero Sued After Fire At Oklahoma Plant Kills Texas Man

    The family of a man working at a refinery in Oklahoma sued Valero and his employer after he sustained fatal injuries in a fire at a Valero facility, saying the companies were grossly negligent in maintaining safety standards.

  • February 23, 2026

    Chubb Unit Can't Duck $3M Oil Well Injury Overpayment Claim

    A Chubb unit can't escape an insurer's counterclaim seeking to recoup $3 million it paid to settle an oil well injury suit, a Texas federal court ruled, saying the other carrier adequately alleged a well-site director accused of fostering an unsafe work environment was an employee of Chubb's insured.

  • February 23, 2026

    Texas Officials Sued Over Camp Mystic Flood That Killed 27

    A lawsuit filed in federal court on Monday accuses Texas state officials of violating the constitutional rights of nine people who died during the devastating flood at Camp Mystic in Texas' Hill Country, saying several health department officials failed to ensure there were proper evacuation plans in place.

  • February 23, 2026

    American Airlines' Contract Battle With JetBlue Stays In Texas

    The Texas Business Court has denied a bid by JetBlue to escape a lawsuit alleging the airline neglected to pay American Airlines money it owed as a part of a profit-sharing agreement, finding the court has jurisdiction to hear the case.

  • February 23, 2026

    Sig Sauer Can't Duck Gun Discharge Suit In Texas

    A Texas federal judge on Monday said Sig Sauer must face a lawsuit brought by a county sheriff's deputy alleging his gun fired without pulling the trigger, saying failure-to-warn claims and allegations about the lack of an external safety are questions to be answered later.

  • February 23, 2026

    PosiGen Gets OK For Ch. 11 Wind-Down Plan

    A Texas bankruptcy judge Monday approved solar panel leasing firm PosiGen's wind-down Chapter 11 plan after the company said it modified its third-party release provisions to conform to a federal district court decision issued earlier this month.

  • February 23, 2026

    GAO Won't Undo $152M Military Electronic Scrap Sales Deal

    The U.S. Government Accountability Office denied an Ohio-based company's protest of a $152 million electronic scrap sales contract, saying the Defense Logistics Agency got enough information about the winning offerer's California processing facility to find its proposal acceptable. 

  • February 23, 2026

    Xcel Energy Will Replace Utility Poles After Historic Wildfire

    Xcel Energy has agreed to replace damaged and dilapidated utility poles to settle Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's suit accusing the energy company of causing the largest wildfire in recorded Texas history.

  • February 23, 2026

    Tesla Sued After Self-Driving Cybertruck Crashes Into Barrier

    A Houston driver has sued Tesla after her Cybertruck allegedly tried to drive off of an overpass while on autopilot last year, claiming that the company's self-driving technology is defectively designed and misleadingly marketed as autonomous.

Expert Analysis

  • Data Center Construction Trends, Challenges In Ill. And Texas

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    Data centers in Illinois and Texas are reshaping the industrial landscape, but this growth brings legal complexity, so developers, contractors and corporate legal departments must have a deep understanding of each state's legal terrain and take a proactive approach to risk management, say attorneys at Hicks Johnson.

  • Texas Property Law Complicates Financing And Development

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    A new Texas law imposing expansive state-level restrictions on properties owned by entities from designated countries creates a major obstacle for some lenders, developers and other stakeholders, as well as new diligence requirements for foreign companies, say attorneys at Pillsbury.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: From Texas AUSA To BigLaw

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    As I learned when I transitioned from an assistant U.S. attorney to a BigLaw partner, the move from government to private practice is not without its hurdles, but it offers immense potential for growth and the opportunity to use highly transferable skills developed in public service, says Jeffery Vaden at Bracewell.

  • Union Interference Lessons From 5th Circ. Apple Ruling

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    The Fifth Circuit's recent holding that Apple did not violate the National Labor Relations Act during a store's union organizing drive provides guidance on what constitutes coercive interrogation and clarifies how consistently enforced workplace policies may be applied to union literature, say attorneys at Proskauer.

  • Advice For 1st-Gen Lawyers Entering The Legal Profession

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    Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm tells her story of being a first-generation lawyer and how others who begin their professional journeys without the benefit of playbooks handed down by relatives can turn this disadvantage into their greatest strength.

  • High Court E-Cig Ruling Opens Door For FDA Challenges

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    There will likely be more challenges to marketing denial orders brought before the Fifth Circuit following the Supreme Court's recent ruling in U.S. Food and Drug Administration v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co., where litigants have generally had greater success, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.

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    Coaching Cheerleading Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    At first glance, cheerleading and litigation may seem like worlds apart, but both require precision, adaptability, leadership and the ability to stay composed under pressure — all of which have sharpened how I approach my work in the emotionally complex world of mass torts and personal injury, says Rashanda Bruce at Robins Kaplan.

  • How New Texas Law Targets ESG Proxy Advice

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    A recently enacted Texas law represents a major shift in how proxy advisory services are regulated in Texas, particularly when recommendations are based on nonfinancial factors like ESG and DEI, but legal challenges underscore the statute’s broader constitutional and statutory implications, say attorneys at Bracewell.

  • 5th Circ. Ruling Signals Strife For Employers Navigating ADA

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    While the Fifth Circuit’s recent decision in Strife v. Aldine Independent School District demonstrates that speed is not a perfect shield against workers' Americans with Disabilities Act claims, it does highlight how courts may hold employers liable for delays in the interactive accommodation process, say attorneys at Krevolin & Horst.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Make A Deal

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    Preparing lawyers for the nuances of a transactional practice is not a strong suit for most law schools, but, in practice, there are six principles that can help young M&A lawyers become seasoned, trusted deal advisers, says Chuck Morton at Venable.

  • From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates

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    Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships

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    As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.

  • Biosolid Contaminants Spawn Litigation, Regulation Risks

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    While nutrient-rich biosolids — aka sewage sludge — can be an attractive fertilizer, pending legislation and litigation spurred by the risk of contamination with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other pollutants should put stakeholders in this industry on guard, say attorneys at K&L Gates.

  • Filing Clarifies FTC, DOJ's Passive Investment Stance

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    The antitrust agencies' statement of interest filed in Texas v. Blackrock clarifies that certain forms of corporate governance engagement are permissible under the "solely for investment" exemption, a move that offers guidance for passive investors but also signals new scrutiny of coordinated engagement, say attorneys at Stinson.

  • Lessons From 7th Circ.'s Deleted Chat Sanctions Ruling

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    The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority, affirming the dismissal of an ex-employee’s retaliation claims, highlights the importance of properly handling the preservation of ephemeral messages and clarifies key sanctions issues, says Philip Favro at Favro Law.

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