Law

Judge Denies Request to Delay Texas Voter ID Lawsuit

A long-running lawsuit over Texas’ contentious voter ID law will move forward in federal court, even as the Republican-controlled Legislature considers how best to modify it. A federal judge on Friday denied a request from the U.S. Justice Department and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to delay the case. The Trump administration joined with …


[Opinion] Another Free Speech Win in Libel Lawsuit Disguised as a Trademark Complaint

Unless the Supreme Court decides to weigh in on this long-running SLAPP lawsuit (highly unlikely — and unlikely to be appealed to that level), it looks like it’s finally the end of the line for Dr. Edward Tobinick and his quest to silence a critic of his questionable medical practices. Quick recap: Dr. Tobinick claimed he could treat Alzheimer’s, strokes, and other neurological maladies by …


Overseas Litigation Funder Taps Texas Lawsuit Market, Houston Attorney to Head Office

One of the most successful litigation funding companies in the world has widened its U.S. reach, establishing a base of operations in Texas. On Feb. 21, Bentham IMF announced attorney Eric Chenoweth, a commercial and intellectual property litigator formerly of Yetter Coleman, will head the Australian-based company’s new Houston office. “I believe there are many funding opportunities …


700k Hoosiers Impacted by Yahoo Data Breach

Over 770,00 Hoosiers impacted by Yahoo’s latest massive data breach may be able to take part in a class-action lawsuit against the company. The Indiana Attorney General’s office sent Yahoo a written letter asking for more information about the breach. The company responded, saying Indiana residents impacted by the data breach received notice by email.



Iowa Attorney General Miller Won’t Defend State in Collective Bargaining Lawsuit

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced Tuesday that he’ll not defend the state against a lawsuit from labor over Iowa’s new collective bargaining law. Miller, a Democrat last elected in 2014, said he’ll ask the Iowa Executive Council to seek outside legal help in defending the state against a challenge to the constitutionality of the law, …




Penske to Pay Drivers $750k to Settle Prominent Lawsuit Over California-Required Breaks

Penske has agreed to pay 344 drivers $15,000 each to settle the case. Two and a half years after the case produced a landmark court decision, Penske Logistics has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a class action lawsuit challenging its alleged denial of state-required breaks for its drivers. Penske will pay 344 current and former drivers to settle the now 8-year-old case, according to a …