I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate a good friend of mine, Jimmie Reyna, on his recent appointment to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. On April 4th, the Senate confirmed Jimmie by a vote of 86-0, making him the first Latino to occupy the position of Circuit Judge…
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Toyota is once again recalling vehicles, this time for brake fluid and fuel pump problems. The recall affects 1.53 million vehicles, including the Lexus GS300, RX330, IS250, IS350, and the Toyota Avalon and Highlander. The problem, which primarily affects North America, involves the brake master cylinder, which could lead to weaker braking power. The other…
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[email protected], Jr., a partner with the law firm , was recently sworn in as the National President-Elect of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) at the 2010 HNBA Annual Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As National President-Elect, Mr. Agosto will help the HNBA collaborate with other national bar associations, governmental leaders, and community groups to achieve…
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It was my honor and distinct pleasure to attend the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 33rd Annual Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. this week. It was surreal to meet the democratic leadership of the House and Senate, congressmen, senators, private- sector executives, judges, and students from all over the United States. Not to mention, listening to…
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For 25 years, The Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas (MABATx) has had the mission to provide a forum and a means for lawyers to promote the social, economic, and educational advancement of the people of Texas. In addition, MABATx has strived to serve the Mexican-American populous and all Hispanics, by providing services, assistance, and advice…
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Abraham Watkins was honored to host a reception commemorating the Launch of The Hispanic National Bar Association (“HNBA”) and The HNBA Legal Education Fund (“The Fund”). The Fund received its first donations that total over $10,000.00. The HNBA recently created The Fund to assist it with its educational and charitable mission, and by all indications,…
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On Friday May 14, 2010, United States Senator John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will be in Dallas, Texas to join representatives from the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association, local elected officials, and various other organizations in voicing their unified support for the nomination of Sarah Saldana to…
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On Saturday April 17, 2010 the Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas hosted its annual Law Student & Leadership Conference at South Texas College of Law Houston in downtown Houston, Texas. It was a great experience for all involved including law students, attorneys, judges, and all of the distinguished speakers that were so gracious to devote…
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