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U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks to Expand Consumer Protections from Air Carriers Doing Business in the U.S.

In August 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed an expansion of consumer protections from domestic and foreign air carriers, which would codify a well-settled interpretation of the law that is an unfair business practice for 1) an air carrier, or a ticket agent to refuse to provide requested refunds to consumers when a…

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Safe Driving Practices this Holiday Season

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, everyone has somewhere to be and there never seems to be enough hours in the day to get everything done. Most crashes in Texas – with December being no exception – result from speeding, failure to yield, driving under the influence of alcohol, following too closely, and running red lights…

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Dram Shop Liability: Suing a Bar or Restaurant for Overservice

Dram Shop Laws are laws that impose civil liability for the overservice of alcohol on bar and restaurant establishments that are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. These laws vary from state to state. In the state of Texas, Dram Shop laws hold bars and restaurants that serve alcohol liable if there was service of alcohol…

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Can You Sue Your Natural Gas Provider in Texas After a Home Explosion or Fire Caused by a Natural Gas Leak?

In Texas, there are generally few circumstances in which an aggrieved homeowner may sue their natural gas provider for ordinary negligence for a home explosion or fire caused by a natural gas leak. For each natural gas provider in the State, the circumstances are limited and specifically identified in each provider’s tariff, a document the…

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Refineries and Chemical Plant Liability: A Duty to their Neighborhoods

As Houstonians, we constantly hear news of explosions and chemical releases from refineries and chemical plants. Often these tragic events occur in heavily populated residential areas that refineries and chemical plants call home. While there is a risk in living near these refineries and chemical plants, the facilities also have a duty to prevent dangerous…

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