Politics & Policy
June 14, 2018
Abortion Rights Groups Are Suing Texas—And They Could Win
Coming off of a major Supreme Court victory in 2016, Whole Woman’s Health and a number of Texas-based orgs look to repeal other Texas laws.
Lawsuits
News & Politics
January 20, 2018
New York Targets Texas Energy Companies in a Climate Change Lawsuit
ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips among the companies named in suit.
Film & TV
May 17, 2017
The Texas Man Who Sued a Woman For Texting During a First Date Explains his Lawsuit
Austin’s Brandon Vezmar has found himself an overnight celebrity after a lawsuit he filed because ”men are being exploited by people like the defendant.”…
Sports
August 29, 2016
The University Of Texas Is Going After A Donut Shop
The hook ’em sign in donut form has been a part of the bakery’s brand for years—but UT lawyers are suddenly unhappy.
Business
April 19, 2016
Whole Foods Says It Didn’t Write Homophobic Slur On An Austin Man’s Cake
This is the most complicated that thinking about cake has ever been.
The Daily Post
February 11, 2016
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Considers Himself The City’s “Chief Brand Officer”
As Dallas City Council voted to ban a porn convention from using its convention center, Mike Rawlings coins a phrase.
Business
December 2, 2015
Stubb’s Is Suing Stubb’s For Being Too Stubb’s-y
The debate over who can use Stubb's branding fires up.
The Daily Post
November 12, 2015
Texas A&M’s “12th Man” Licensing Business Is About To Get A New Customer
The school, which has owned the trademark on ”12th Man” since 1990, has a history of renting it out to NFL franchises.
Critters
November 26, 2014
A Man Being Sued by the Owner of the Dogs Who Killed His Beagle in His Yard Won’t Settle
The case has sparked predictable outrage.
The Daily Post
September 17, 2014
A Federal Judge Ruled Against A Boy From Wichita Falls Who Was Suspended For Refusing To Shake The School Superintendent’s Hand
After the 8th grade valedictorian dissed his school superintendent during graduation, both the school and a federal judge agreed that the incoming freshman needed to pay a price.
The Daily Post
September 10, 2014
An Austin Family Whose Son Was Struck By Lightning During Soccer Practice Is Suing For $10 Million
Lightning strikes are basically what people have in mind when they talk about an "Act of God," but it's more complicated than just looking to the sky.
Business
July 17, 2014
Buc-Ee’s Is Suing a Store in Frio For Using a Similar Logo
Is Texas big enough for two beavers? …
The Daily Post
January 3, 2014
A Scandalous Love Triangle Involving a Louisiana Doctor, His Wife, and a Texas Police Chief
A federal lawsuit filed by Dr. Glen Hurlston claims that the former chief of police in Princeton, Texas—who currently holds that role in the Austin suburb of Kyle—and several of his fellow officers harassed him while the chief had an affair with his wife. …
January 21, 2013
Plano Model Injured by Propeller Sues Plane Insurer
Lauren Scruggs, the 23-year-old model and fashion blogger who lost an hand and eye in the accident, rejected a $200,000 settlement.
Sports
January 21, 2013
Texas Supreme Court Denies Mike Leach’s Appeal
The state's highest court denied Mike Leach's appeal of his wrongful termination lawsuit against Texas Tech.
Bum Steers
August 20, 2012
Woman Sues Dallas Cowboys Over Burned Backside
A Cowboys fan who claims she was burned by a hot bench outside Cowboys Stadium has sued the team and Jerry Jones.
Sports
July 10, 2012
Academy Versus Academi
The private security firm once known as Blackwater changed its name (for the second time) to Academi last year. Katy-based Academy Sports and Outdoors has cried foul, filing a federal lawsuit. …
June 12, 2012
Couple Living in Home Psychic Said Was Scene of Mass Grave Sues Several
Two Liberty County residents claim "Angel" the psychic, the Liberty County Sheriff's Office, and a number of news organizations caused them financial and mental damages.
June 8, 2012
Texas Inmate Claims to be Vampire, Federal Court Disagrees
Courtney Royal had sued to practice his vampiric religious beliefs behind bars but the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals was unswayed by his arguments.
Business
April 13, 2012
Texas Business Report: The State Sues Apple
Texas joins fourteen other states in a lawsuit against Apple, AT&T dumps the Yellow Pages, and Mattress Firm will get a great night's sleep after it becomes the largest bedding chain in America.
Politics & Policy
September 7, 2011
Baylor: “will assert legal remedies if necessary”
(This post is a revision that includes corrections from a previous draft.) Regarding the situation with Texas A&M and the future of the Big Twelve Conference, I have spoken with persons familiar with the situation at Baylor, who prefer to remain anonymous. This is what I have learned. 1. The…