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Texas Supreme Court to consider allowing plaintiffs to sue governmental entities for specific performance on a contract—why that should concern you and what you need to know
Last Friday, the Texas Supreme Court took action in Hays Street Bridge Restoration Group v. City of San Antonio that may concern local governmental entities. Hays Street Bridge questions whether governmental immunity is waived for the remedy of specific performance under the Local… Read More
Congratulations to our 2018 Rising Stars!
We at Lloyd Gosselink are proud to announce the selection of Stefanie P. Albright and Lauren E. Sprouse to the 2018 Texas Rising Stars list. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Texas receive this… Read More
In the Courts – Governmental Immunity
by James F. Parker San Antonio River Auth. v. Austin Bridge & Road, L.P., No. 04-16-00535-CV, 2017 WL 3430897 (Tex. App.—San Antonio Aug. 9, 2017, pet. filed). It makes sense, but we needed a court to say it—whether a… Read More
To Protect and Serve: Policing Your Intellectual Property
by Lauren S. Aldredge Earlier this year, the Arlington Police Department (“APD”) learned that the logo displayed on its police cars had been imported into the Grand Theft Auto V video game. Apparently, a third-party graphics company had uploaded… Read More
Sharyland Distribution Customers Set to Begin Transition to Oncor
by Cody Faulk Long-time electric distribution customers of Sharyland Utilities will enjoy a new year with lower rates—some by as much as 40%—and have new smart meters on their way. All of this is the result of an agreement… Read More
We are pleased to announce our newly elected Principals
We are pleased to announce that James T. Aldredge, James F. Parker, and Nathan E. Vassar have been elected Principals of the Firm. We are pleased to announce that James Aldredge, James Parker, and Nathan Vassar have been elected Principals… Read More
Electric and Gas Utility Legislative Wrap-Up: Cities Win Some, Lose Some
by Thomas Brocato and Hannah Wilchar On May 29, 2017, the Texas Legislature adjourned sine die ending the 85th Legislative Session. More than 100 bills relating to gas and electric utility consumers were filed, with many affecting municipalities. Although… Read More
State and federal courthouses affected by Hurricane Harvey are officially closed
Clients and colleagues, if you do not have access to your email we want to inform you that state and federal courthouses affected by Hurricane Harvey are officially closed. The Texas Supreme Court and Texas Court of Criminal Appeals have… Read More
7 Lloyd Gosselink attorneys named to 2018 Best Lawyers® list
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. is pleased to announce that seven of its lawyers have been named to the 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers in America©, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers… Read More
Time to Get Ready for September 1 and S.B. 1004
by Georgia N. Crump Senate Bill (“SB”) 1004, enacting a new Chapter 284 in the Texas Local Government Code, was signed by the Governor on June 9, 2017. With an effective date of September 1, 2017, this new law imposes… Read More
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