Partner Rodney Drinnon Secures Major Judgement in Decade-Long Suit
McCathern Houston Co-Managing Partner Rodney L. Drinnon scored a recent significant victory for Osama Abdullatif (“Latif”) and Mokaram-Latif West Loop, Ltd. in a decade-long lawsuit against Ali Choudhri. In 2012, Mr. Drinnon’s client initially filed suit when Choudhri claimed 50% interest on a piece of prime real estate in Houston’s Galleria area. Latif and Ali […]
McCathern Clients Victorious in Dallas Personal Injury Defense Case
On our clients’ behalf, McCathern announces a significant recent defense victory in Dallas County Civil District Court by Frisco Partner Samuel “Sam” King. A plaintiff sued two McCathern clients following a 2019 personal injury at a Dallas, Texas retail store. The two McCathern clients operate the store and own the premises, respectively. The plaintiff alleged […]
McCathern Client Sues Past Owners of KAABOO Texas Festival
McCathern Partners Levi McCathern and Brett Chisum are representing a client in a recently-filed suit against the former owners of the KAABOO music and arts festival. The client, Dunhill Festival Fund L.L.C., is suing the co-founders and former owners of the festival, Bryan Gordon and Seth Wolkov, alleging that they mismanaged the festival in its […]
Client of Attorney Scott Becker Injured in Gas Explosion at Plano Home
A client of McCathern Partner Scott Becker was injured during a recent home explosion in Plano, Texas. After initially saying that a gas leak was to blame, officials from the Plano Police Detectives and Fire Marshals are now investigating the cause further to determine whether it was an intentional act. Six people total were injured […]
Cannabis Law Update: Texas House Passes Medical Cannabis Reform Bills
The Texas House of Representatives this week passed three cannabis reform bills that if passed into law would decriminalize low-level possession, reduce penalties for possession of cannabis concentrates and would expand access to medical cannabis. The medical cannabis bill – HB 1535 – would greatly expand the number of Texans who would have access to […]
Client Victoria Rowell’s Series ‘The Rich and the Ruthless’ Premiers on BET+
Media and Entertainment client Victoria Rowell’s hit series ‘The Rich and the Ruthless’ will premier its fourth season tonight on its new home, BET+. Ms. Rowell created, produces, directs and stars in the show, which is a drama about a family who owns a daytime soap opera and their struggle to keep it on the […]
Client of Houston Partner Rodney Drinnon Wins Ruling
A client of McCathern Houston Managing Partner Rodney L. Drinnon will now be able to pursue a former customer accountable for six figures in unpaid bills and breach of contract following a recent ruling from the Texas First Court of Appeals declaring that the trial court had dismissed the case in error. The hard-fought ruling […]
Adam Mehr Negotiates Film Deal for Client CJ Entertainment
McCathern Media & Entertainment attorney Adam Mehr of the firm’s Los Angeles office has negotiated an international movie deal on behalf of his client, the Seoul, Korea-based CJ Entertainment. The project was unveiled by CJ Entertainment and the production company Square Peg on Thursday, May 7, garnering attention in the entertainment media. The Korean 2003 […]
McCathern Attorneys Help Penta LLC Gain First Cannabis License In EU
Kris Swaffer, one of the principals of Penta LLC, has acquired the first license to cultivate, manufacture, and distribute cannabis in the European Union. This landmark achievement stems from months of working with Greek government officials with the assistance of McCathern partner Arnold Shokouhi. With this license, Penta LLC has great potential to revolutionize the […]
McCathern Welcomes Former Judge Scott J. Becker to the Firm
Effective January 1, 2019, McCathern, PLLC is honored to welcome former judge Scott J. Becker to the firm. Before joining McCathern as a partner in 2019, Becker presided over the 219th State District Court in Collin County, Texas from 2010 through 2018. As a court of general jurisdiction, Becker presided over a broad variety of […]