Thursday, July 23, 2015

Houston Legal Links 7/23/2015

Originally published by Mary Flood.

Top legal news includes: Officials: Jail files reveal Sandra Bland’s previous suicide attempt; What went wrong in the Sandra Bland arrest?; Sandra Bland Case Prompts Legislative Calls For Criminal Justice Reform; Houston police officer shoots suspect in southwest Houston; Legality of Abbott vetoes remains under question (Chron subsc); State Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Birth Certificates; Texas expanding investigation into Planned Parenthood; Felony case against Anna Nicole Smith confidante dismissed; Octane Fitness’ Lawyer, Many Others, to Get Paid (285 motions) (Texas Lawyer); Metro cities could see first drop in Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission violations since 2011; Appellate Lawyer of the Week: Attorney Wins ‘Old Fart’ Discrimination Ruling (Texas Lawyer); OSHA Chief: Accidents Reflect Lax Safety Culture in Texas; Oil company with offices in Houston will boost job cuts to 11,000; Bankrupt oil company wants payments back & Houston nonprofit aims to bring 3-D printing to the operating room.

For the water cooler: Did 4 D.C. Biglaw Attorneys Get Arrested While Playing Softball?; Prosecutor is fired after his apology for alleged flippant remarks is found to be lacking; Convicted of theft of $2K in services, ex-judge faces potential loss of $6K monthly pension; Lawyer’s $100K sports car goes on a wild ride after he leaves the keys in the vehicle; Buyers of ‘Weight Loss Cure’ would get $11 checks under refund plan; receiver seeks missing millions; Defendant jailed after ‘I defy you Satan’ comment to judge during contempt hearing; Are These The Worst Law School Facilities In The World?; Cosby lawyers blame his accuser for release of his deposition by court reporting service; Taylor Swift makes concessions on photography contract; New Trial Ordered in Alleged Stalking at Illinois Law & Informant sues feds, says they didn’t tell him when agent for whom he worked was fired.

Curated by Texas Bar Today. Follow us on Twitter @texasbartoday.



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