Lawsuit: Bullies at Galveston school left “KKK origami” on child’s desk
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 02:10 PM GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) — A mother filed a lawsuit against a private school in Galveston, claiming her son was bullied and harassed for more than a year because of his race. The lawsuit names Trinity Episcopal School, its principal and the parents of three students who allegedly bullied the […]
McCathern Sponsors Charity at Construction Defect Seminar
McCathern conference sponsorship benefits charity, supports veterans Los Angeles, CA – Law firm McCathern, LLP is pleased to announce its charity sponsorship of West Coast Casualty’s 2017 Construction Defect Seminar. This is the 24th year of the seminar, which will be held May 18-19, 2017 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. The firm will […]
Houston Case News
Property buyer accuses developer of fraud by Philip Gonzales | May 8, 2017, 1:55pm HOUSTON, TX — A Harris County woman is suing a developer, alleging fraud and inducement. She is represented by attorneys Isaac Villarreal and Veronica Montemayor of McCathern Houston. Susan Adams filed a complaint May 5 in Harris County District Court against Jalaluddin, […]
McCathern Attorneys Named Among Dallas’ Best
McCathern Partners Levi McCathern, Arnold Shokouhi, Paul Grinke, Carl Evans, and Jennette DePonte, as well as Of Counsel Attorney Eric Van Horn, were selected to D Magazine’s list of the 2017 Best Lawyers in Dallas. An elite group of top-notch lawyers in Dallas received D Magazine’s “Best Lawyer” honor this year. McCathern’s selected attorneys […]
Report: Texas Workers’ Comp System Performs Better Than Mandatory Systems
“We need to give other states the option because competition will improve the system.” – Levi McCathern, Texas Attorney Best’s News Service via Bestwire – March 23, 2017 03:03 PM Austin, Texas – A new report claiming the Texas workers’ compensation model performs better than mandatory systems will be used by proponents to tout alternative systems […]
THE OTHER ARNOLD
Arnold Shokouhi made the journey from revolutionary Iran to Cowboys Stadium Published in 2017 Texas Rising Stars — April 2017 by Alison Macor His name is Arnold; he immigrated to the U.S. at a young age; he was a winning bodybuilding competitor. Oh, he also got a J.D. So not that Arnold. Arnold Shokouhi, 35, a banking and mortgage […]
Landmark report on workers’ comp from TPPF issued
The Association for Responsible Alternatives to Workers’ Compensation (ARAWC) is excited to bring to your attention a landmark report from the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF). Key findings include: Texas’ voluntary (nonsubscription) system has benefitted employers and employees through shorter periods of disability after accidents, fewer claim disputes, lower costs, and faster claim payouts. Competition from private sector […]
Texas Court Affirms $1M Award In Drill Co.’s Oral Agreement
Texas Court Affirms $1M Award In Drill Co.’s Oral Agreement for Clients of McCathern attorneys Farbod Farnia and Isaac Villarreal By Michelle Casady Law360, Houston (February 16, 2017, 8:49 PM EST) — Texas’ Fourteenth Court of Appeals on Thursday sided with Dynomax Drilling Tools Inc. in its dispute with Duradril LLC over an oral asset purchase […]
Importance of Immediate Injury Reporting
Importance of Immediate Injury Reporting for Workplace Injuries Levi McCathern, recognized as one of the premier litigation lawyers in Texas, speaks out on the importance of immediate injury reporting. McCathern is Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization – a double certification held […]
Ty M. Sheaks Announced as Speaker for 2017 CLM Conference
Attorney Ty M. Sheaks Announced as Speaker for 2017 CLM & Business Insurance Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2017 McCathern Law Firm Partner & Practice Group Leader Ty M. Sheaks will present the legal duties for businesses and individuals to mitigate risk in an active shooter situation. The Claims and Litigation Management […]