We recently wrote a blog post about how the consequences of DWI can be life changing. That holds true for all involved in drunk driving accidents, especially when those accidents prove to be fatal. A 26-year-old Texas Tech student was recently indicted on charges of intoxication manslaughter and aggravated assault for his role in a…
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According to an article recently published by the Associated Press, Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling more than 275,000 Forester SUVs from four different model years after learning that the rear seat belts may not hold a child seat securely in place. Federal safety regulators said the recall affects Subaru Foresters from the 2009 to…
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A consensus has recently been reached by state regulators, some energy companies, academics, and environmentalists that natural gas drilling has led to several incidents of water pollution; this is not due to fracking, which is a common method used for oil and natural gas extraction. Instead, wells that have been improperly or poorly built is…
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In a recent decision, the Texas Supreme Court indicated that employers may fire employees who refuse to waive their right to a jury trial. The opinion was In re Frank Kent Motor Company d/b/a Frank Kent Cadillac, ___ S.W.3d ___ (Tex. 2012). In that case, a 28-year employee of a dealership was forced to waive…
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On Thursday, February 10, 2011, The First Court of Appeals in Houston handed down a decision that affirmed a previous ruling won by our firm, denying the defendants in a pipeline explosion case the opportunity for a rehearing, and simultaneously providing clear direction in future choice of law debates. The case, Enterprise Products Partners, L.P….
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On February 24, 2012 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide recall of RegenErect, which was produced by Regeneca, Inc., previously known at Ethos Environmental, Inc. This product was marketed as a male enhancement pill. According to the company, RegenErect contains Tadalafil, which is an approved drug to treat male Erectile Dysfunction (ED)….
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Often over looked during oil and gas booms is the negative effect the increased traffic can have on local residents or any other drivers on the road. With increased oil exploration, come more 18 wheelers, fatigued drivers, fatigued workers, and often increased drinking and driving. The results are often catastrophic. Drilling rigs are transported from…
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On Monday, March 12th, the city of San Bruno, California agreed to receive a settlement of $70 million from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), the owner of the pipeline explosion in 2010. This settlement was a result of a natural gas pipeline explosion that occurred in the Crestmoor residential neighborhood in San Bruno on…
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