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Disability Law becomes Profit Center for Some
A quarter-century ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act required businesses to provide access to patrons in wheelchairs, including accessible parking spaces, curb cuts and ramps. The law left it to individuals to enforce the law. That provision turned the ADA into a cottage industry for lawyers who recruit clients from independent living facilities or disability rights groups and file lawsuits by the thousands against businesses with bathroom mirrors too high or ramps too steep – ultimately settling for several thousand dollars per case. One Texas man alone, represented by an Austin law firm, has filed more than 300 suits over the past 18 months, according to court records.
SEC Refiles Securities Fraud Charges Against Texas AG Paxton
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed new, amended charges Friday afternoon accusing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of securities fraud.
EFH & TCEH In-House Legal Departments Take Shape
Energy Future Holdings General Counsel Stacey Doré is out. Stephanie Zapata Moore and Andy Wright are in. When EFH officials announced two weeks ago that TXU Energy and Luminant had emerged from bankruptcy, it also meant a shake up in the power giant’s legal department. Cecily Gooch, Dan Kelly and Gabe Vazquez have been named top assistant general counsel at TCEH. The Texas Lawbook has the details.
EFH & TCEH In-House Legal Departments Take Shape
Energy Future Holdings General Counsel Stacey Doré is out. Stephanie Zapata Moore and Andy Wright are in. When EFH officials announced two weeks ago that TXU En
Dykema Cox Smith Member Marty Truss Named St. Mary’s Distinguished Law Graduate
Truss and the Honorable Donna Rayes of the 81st Judicial District of Texas will be honored by the law school tomorrow night at the University’s 2016 Distinguished Law Graduate Dinner.
Dykema Cox Smith Member Marty Truss Named St. Mary's Distinguished Law Graduate
Truss and the Honorable Donna Rayes of the 81st Judicial District of Texas will be honored by the law school tomorrow night at the University’s 2016 Distinguished Law Graduate Dinner.
T&K Partner Wilson Jones Selected President of The Dallas Assembly
Jones will succeed current president Roger Gault of The Gault Company.
T&K Partner Wilson Jones Selected President of The Dallas Assembly
Jones will succeed current president Roger Gault of The Gault Company.
Gardere Names Timothy Spear Co-Chair of Energy Industry Team
Spear focuses his practice on acquisitions, divestitures and financing of energy and infrastructure projects.