In response to President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting Susman Godfrey, 57 Texas law students signed a student-led amicus brief supporting the firm and warning of the order’s chilling effect on the legal profession. The Texas Lawbook reached out to the 57 — seven agreed to be interviewed. The students, including organizer Brennan Caruthers, say the amicus brief and their actions were born from a growing frustration among students who felt the legal profession had been largely silent in the face of mounting political pressure.
A Practical Guide to Recovering Fees Under 28 U.S.C. § 1920
Winning litigants — and their lawyers — could be leaving tens of thousands of dollars on the table by not filing for recoverable costs in addition to attorneys’ fees. Recoverable costs can include transcription or video deposition fees, as well as other expenses incurred before and during litigation. Seeking recoverable costs requires following specific procedures, which, in Texas federal courts, are not immediately obvious. However, being able to hand a client not just a victory and attorney’s fees but also additional unexpected money makes filing worth the effort.
Trial Commences in $10M Dispute Between Cousins Who Bought Cicis Pizza
The cousins are battling over millions in damages from a business partnership to invest in restaurants. The disagreement over management fees and the purchasing of other restaurants led the family to court. Opening statements Tuesday focused on the business agreement between the cousins.
Litigation Roundup: Texas Attorneys Notch Wins in California, Utah
In this edition of Litigation Roundup, the Northern District of Texas sees a busy week prosecuting those who allegedly file false tax returns, a trade dress fight between competing carnicerias with ties to Texas moves forward in California, and the city of Dallas secures a favorable ruling at the Fifth Circuit in its fight to regulate short-term lenders like TitleMax.
Dr Pepper Gets Win Ending $1B Distribution Rights Fight
When the relationship between Dr Pepper and Reyes — which dated back to the inking of an October 2017 exclusive licensing agreement — hit a snag, Dr Pepper filed a declaratory judgment action in Texas in April 2024, seeking a ruling it had a right to cancel the distribution deal, and two days later Reyes filed suit in California arguing Dr Pepper had breached the agreement.