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2019
June 13, 2019
UFC Fighter Sues Crane Operator After Deadly Dallas Collapse
Law360 (June 13, 2019, 4:26 PM EDT) -- UFC fighter Macy Chiasson is suing the owner and operator of a crane that collapsed onto her apartment building during an intense thunderstorm, killing one resident and leaving Chiasson with nothing but her dog,... More >
June 12, 2019
UFC fighter sues after crane collapses into home
UFC bantamweight Macy Chiasson lost her home in a fatal crane accident over the weekend and is filing a lawsuit against the apartment complex owners and the crane company. Chiasson, 27, was at her Dallas apartment on Sunday when a crane... More >
June 11, 2019
UFC fighter files first lawsuit after deadly Dallas crane collapse
DALLAS - A UFC fighter is the first to file a lawsuit after the deadly crane collapse in Dallas over the weekend. One person was killed and five others were injured when a construction crane at a property next door to... More >
June 11, 2019
Apartment Building Struck By Falling Crane Is Uninhabitable, Plaintiffs Ask Court To Block Crane's Removal
A Greystar Properties apartment complex struck by a falling construction crane in Dallas during severe weather Sunday has been deemed uninhabitable. Meanwhile, the lawsuit process has already begun and the plaintiffs' attorneys want a district court to keep the crane in place... More >
June 11, 2019
First lawsuit connected to deadly crane collapse filed by UFC fighter
DALLAS, Texas — The first lawsuit stemming from Sunday's deadly crane collapse has been filed — and it likely won't be the last. The suit, filed by 27-year-old Macy Chiasson, targets Bigge Crane and Rigging, Co., as well as the... More >
June 11, 2019
Resident Files First Lawsuit Over Dallas Crane Collapse
A resident of the Dallas apartment complex damaged by Sunday's crane collapse filed a lawsuit Tuesday. The plaintiff is Macy Chiasson, a mixed martial arts fighter, who was injured as she escaped from the damaged building with her dog. "She's... More >
June 11, 2019
Woman sues Dallas apartments, crane company after she ‘skimmed death’ in fatal collapse
A woman who is suing after her Dallas apartment complex was ripped apart Sunday by a falling crane says she's still in shock after losing everything in the collapse. Macy Chiasson, a 27-year-old UFC fighter, filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Dallas... More >
2018
December 1, 2018
Fast Times at ESD
How an underage day-drinking party at the headmistress’s house eventually dragged the elite Episcopal School of Dallas into the Texas Supreme Court. Read the article.
November 25, 2018
Dallas woman dead after trying to get cheap nose job in Mexico
A Dallas woman who ended up comatose and on life support after trying to get a nose job in Mexico has died, according to a family member. Read the article.
November 24, 2018
Dallas Woman Dies After Botched Plastic Surgery In Mexico
DALLAS (CBSDFW/CBS NEWS) – A Dallas real estate agent who traveled to a clinic in Mexico in October for several plastic surgery procedures and returned to the U.S. on life support with brain damage has died, according to the family’s attorney. ... More >
November 24, 2018
Laura Avila Texas Woman Dies After Botched Nose Job in Mexico
Laura Avila, the Dallas realtor who ended up in a coma after a botched nose job procedure in Mexico, has died ... TMZ has learned. Read the article.
November 24, 2018
Woman who went onto life support after nose job surgery dies, family says
A Dallas woman who had been on life support since undergoing plastic surgery on her nose at a clinic in Mexico has died, her family attorney wrote in a statement to WFAA on Saturday. Read the article.
November 18, 2018
Dallas realtor, 36, placed in medically-induced coma after a botched cut-rate nose job in Mexico, is moved to a hospice as her family say her 'fate is in the hands of God'
A Dallas, Texas real estate agent with severe brain damage after she jet-setted off to Mexico for a cut-rate nose job that went horribly awry has been moved to a hospice and her family say 'her fate is in the hands of... More >
November 18, 2018
"Her fate is in the hands of God": Dallas woman moved to hospice care after visit to Mexico for plastic surgery
A Dallas real estate agent who traveled to a clinic in Mexico in October for several plastic surgery procedures and returned to the U.S. on life support with brain damage was moved to hospice care late Friday night, according to a statement... More >
November 17, 2018
Woman on life support after nose job surgery now in hospice, family says
A Dallas woman who's been on life support since undergoing plastic surgery on her nose at a clinic in Mexico has been moved to hospice care, her family attorney said in a statement to WFAA on Saturday. Read the article.
November 14, 2018
Dallas Woman Left in Coma After Botched Nose Job in Mexico
A Dallas woman who went to Mexico for a nose job is now fighting for her life after the botched procedure put her in a coma, and her family is desperately trying to get her better medical care. Read the article.
November 13, 2018
American estate agent, 36, is left brain-damaged after crossing border for a half-price nose job in Mexico - after three US hospitals refused to treat her because she was uninsured
A Dallas real estate agent is currently on life support with severe brain damage after she jet-setted off to Mexico for a cut-rate nose job that went horribly awry. Read the article.
October 23, 2018
'Frack Master' of Texas oil fame, pleads guilty to massive fraud, faces up to 12 years in prison
Texas businessman Christopher Faulkner, better known by his now infamous moniker "Frack Master," has admitted to securities fraud, tax evasion and money laundering and faces up to 12 years in prison, federal officials said Tuesday. Read the article.
August 27, 2018
Fall of the 'Frack Master': apostle who briefed parliament lands in Texas jail
The self-appointed evangelist of the Texas fracking boom launched into a jargon-laced monologue, prompting the chairman of the UK parliament’s Welsh affairs committee to request he speak in plain English. Read the article.
July 7, 2018
Billy Bob’s ouster upheld
A Dallas County justice of the peace agrees that a developer has the right to evict honky-tonk king Billy Bob Barnett from his shuttered restaurants and bars at the Toyota Music Factory and said Barnett will have to post a bond of... More >
July 5, 2018
Dallas goes to court to shutter Republic Ranch, Pilikia and The Pretty Diver on Ross Avenue
Dallas City Hall has a message for three nightclubs operating along Ross Avenue near downtown: Turn out the lights, the party's over. Read the article.
July 5, 2018
Ruling allows eviction of Billy Bob Barnett from Irving music center site
A Dallas County justice of the peace agrees that a developer has the right to evict honky-tonk king Billy Bob Barnett from his shuttered restaurants and bars at the Toyota Music Factory and said Barnett will have to post a bond of... More >
July 5, 2018
Dallas sues to shut down 3 nightclubs
A judge granted temporary restraining orders that prohibit three nightclubs — Republic Ranch, Pilikia and The Pretty Diver along Ross Avenue near downtown — from “operating commercial amusement” inside or out until another hearing later this month. Read the article.
June 25, 2018
Dallas prep school wins legal battle over student's expulsion
The attorney for a Dallas family says a legal victory for the Episcopal School of Dallas set a dangerous precedent. The family sued the school after their son was expelled. They lost and now worry about what it means for other... More >
June 21, 2018
‘Frack Master’ jailed in $80M fraud case
Christopher Faulkner, who became famous as the mediasavvy, crusading “Frack Master,” promoting the oil and gas industry, was arrested Monday and charged with fraud and money laundering in what the government previously described as an $80 million oil investment scam. Read... More >
June 15, 2018
Music Factory suits keep coming Billy Bob Barnett told to vacate the venues he closed last month
At least three lawsuits have been filed over business practices at Irving’s Toyota Music Factory, including one that asks a Dallas County court to strip operational control of the entertainment complex from the developer who’s already invested more than $160 million in... More >
June 14, 2018
Honky-tonk king Billy Bob Barnett files suit, faces eviction from Irving's Music Factory
At least three lawsuits have been filed over business practices at Irving's Toyota Music Factory, including one that asks a Dallas County court to strip operational control of the entertainment complex from the developer who's already invested more than $160 million in... More >
June 10, 2018
Investors hopeful despite shake-up Billy Bob Barnett closed venue two months after opening
Call it Billy Bob’s latest showstopper.Three decades after Billy Bob Barnett’s namesake honky-tonk in Fort Worth imploded into bankruptcy, the “iconic” and “legendary” placemaker abruptly and unceremoniously shuttered his latest creation. Read the article.
June 6, 2018
Music Factory suit filed Group alleges developer hasn’t qualified for taxpayer millions
IRVINGA newly formed Irving taxpayers group filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Dallas County seeking to block payment of up to $44 million in taxpayer funds to the developer of the Toyota Music Factory. Read the article.
June 6, 2018
Lawsuit alleges fraud by Toyota Music Factory developer, seeks to block payment of $44M from Irving
An Irving taxpayer advocacy group, represented by the lawyer for legendary honkytonk developer Billy Bob Barnett, is attempting to block the North Carolina-based developer of the Toyota Music Factory from receiving $44 million in public money. Read the article.
June 6, 2018
Lawsuit Filed To Keep Tax Money From Going To Toyota Music Factory Developer
IRVING (CBSDFW.COM) – A newly formed taxpayer group has filed a lawsuit to block the city of Irving from giving tens of millions of dollars to the developer of the Toyota Music Factory entertainment complex. Read the article.
June 6, 2018
Lawsuit says Toyota Music Factory developer cut corners, shouldn't get tax money
A newly formed Irving taxpayers group filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Dallas County district court seeking to block payment of up to $44 million in taxpayer funds to the developer of the Toyota Music Factory. Read the article.
June 6, 2018
Lawsuit alleges fraud by Toyota Music Factory developer, seeks to block payment of $44M from Irving
An Irving taxpayer advocacy group, represented by the lawyer for legendary honkytonk developer Billy Bob Barnett, is attempting to block the North Carolina-based developer of the Toyota Music Factory from receiving $44 million in public money. Read the article.
May 29, 2018
Big Beat Dallas goes silent after 8 weeks at Music Factory
Big Beat Dallas, a multivenue complex at Irving’s Toyota Music Factory, has closed after eight weeks in business. Read the article.
May 29, 2018
New music-and-food complex in Irving closes abruptly
Big Beat Dallas, a multi-venue complex at Irving's Toyota Music Factory, has closed after eight weeks in business. Read the article.
May 18, 2018
Largest North Texas Law Firms Ranked by Total number of local non-contract attorneys
Largest North Texas Law Firms Ranked by Total number of local non-contract attorneys Locally Researched by: Brandon Call, Dallas Business Journal May 18, 2018, 1:59pm CDT Information on The List was... More >
May 15, 2018
Mico Rodriguez keeps his Mr. Mesero on McKinney in lawsuit settlement
Mi Cocina founder Mico Rodriguez has settled an emotionally-charged lawsuit with his former business partners over the control of the Mesero Restaurant Group's intellectual property. Read the article.
May 14, 2018
Mico Rodriguez Settles Lawsuit With Ex-Partners
When we left off last month, Mi Cocina founder Mico Rodriguez and his former business partners were in the midst of a bitter lawsuit over control of the Mesero Restaurant Group’s intellectual property, the fate of a six-restaurant Tex Mex empire under... More >
April 24, 2018
Texas Supreme Court Reviewing Decision that Exempts Some Private Schools from Claims Involving Harm to Children
Texas Supreme Court Reviewing Decision that Exempts Some Private Schools from Claims Involving Harm to Children Texas Schools Claiming Religious Affiliation Would Not be Subject to Judicial Review of Child Discipline Complaints, If Lower Court’s Decision Upheld AUSTIN,... More >
April 19, 2018
Dad Still Challenging Son’s Withdrawal from ESD
A father whose son was forced to withdraw from Episcopal School of Dallas after accusations of smoking marijuana is hoping the Texas Supreme Court will clear the way for his lawsuit against the school to go forward. Read the article.
April 10, 2018
Mesero founder files counterclaim against the company's CEO, two investors
As promised, restaurateur Michael “Mico” Rodriguez and his attorney Larry Friedman filed counterclaims against leaders at Mesero Restaurant Group. Friedman has alleged a trio of investors and executives is attempting to “chase away” Rodriguez from the company. Read the article.
April 9, 2018
Accusations fly as investors fight over Tex-Mex 'godfather' 'Mico' Rodriguez
Days after the founder of the Mesero restaurants was hit with legal action for allegedly "looting" a restaurant, Michael "Mico" Rodriguez, is fighting back, accusing one of his investors of racism and sexism. Read the article.
April 6, 2018
Dallas Restaurant Drama Pits High-Profile Founder Against His Former Business Partners in $1 Million-Plus Lawsuit
Mico Rodriguez, the high-profile founder of Dallas’ Mesero Restaurant Group, has left the company and is now facing a major lawsuit from his former business partners. The limited partnership that owns the company is seeking a temporary restraining order to cut off... More >
April 5, 2018
Mico Rodriguez’ Lawyer Sounds Off On Ex-Partner’s Lawsuit
We wrote yesterday about the break between restaurateur Mico Rodriguez and the Mesero Restaurant Group. At the time of the post, we were unable to reach Rodriguez. I spoke last night with Larry Friedman, the attorney who represents Rodriguez. “This started in... More >
April 4, 2018
Backers of 'Mico' Rodriguez seek more than $1 million in legal case against noted restaurateur
The top executive with the latest restaurant group founded by Michael "Mico" Rodriguez said Wednesday that Rodriguez has left the growing business and that the company has "determined it is necessary to pursue legal action." Read the article.
April 4, 2018
Mesero pursuing legal action against its founder
Mesero Restaurant Group says it's parting ways with and pursing legal action against founder Michael “Mico” Rodriguez following struggles with absences, health and other issues. But Rodriguez's lawyer has called the company's actions "an attempt to chase away" the restaurateur. Read... More >
March 28, 2018
Despite Nearby Traffic Headaches, Dallas Cares For Kids Luncheon Celebrated Janelle And Larry Friedman Benefiting Dallas Can Academies
While the wait-and-taste continued around the corner at FIG on Friday, March 2, for the North Texas Food Bank’s Empty Bowls, the Dallas Can Academies staff was relieved that their Friday, March 2nd fundraiser — Dallas Cares For Kids — was out... More >
March 23, 2018
Episcopal School of Dallas Case Pits Religious Freedom Against Student's Right to Sue
Most everyone in the case of John Doe Jr. and John Doe vs. the Episcopal School of Dallas agrees on this much: John Doe Jr., a student at the pricey private prep school in Northwest Dallas, broke school rules and drove off... More >
March 20, 2018
Dallas Can Academies Honors Longtime Philanthropists
Dallas Can Academies, a non-profit dropout recovery high school system, honored longtime philanthropists, Janelle and Larry Friedman at the annual Dallas Can Academies Cares for Kids Luncheon on March 2 at The Belo Mansion. The Cares for Kids luncheon is open to... More >
February 26, 2018
Texas judge dismisses ex-manager's lawsuit against Nate Diaz
A federal judge in Texas has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Nate Diaz by his former management firm, but the court battle might not be over. Read the article.
February 22, 2018
Dallas Can Academies To Honor Philanthropists Janelle and Larry Friedman
Dallas Can Academies, a non-profit dropout recovery high school system, will honor longtime philanthropists, Janelle and Larry Friedman at the annual Dallas Can Academies Cares for Kids Luncheon this March. Read the article.
January 9, 2018
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of Janelle & Larry Friedman
Join us as Dallas Can Academies honors Janelle and Larry Friedmanat the 2018 Dallas Cares for Kids Luncheon. The Friedmans are known for generously contributing personal time,resources, event planning and fundraising skills to many worthwhilecauses benefiting children. By founding the... More >
2017
December 12, 2017
Loncar estate battle grows
A legal fight over the estate of deceased super-attorney Brian Loncar that pits County Judge Clay Jenkins against a longtime Loncar employee turned even nastier in state court Tuesday. Read the article.
December 12, 2017
Legal fight over Brian Loncar’s estate gets uglier, with County Judge Clay Jenkins at the center
A legal fight over the estate of deceased super-attorney Brian Loncar that pits County Judge Clay Jenkins against a longtime Loncar employee turned even nastier in state court Tuesday. Read the article.
December 4, 2017
Randy Travis DWI Naked Arrest Vid Released
-- Travis' lawyer, Larry Friedman, tells TMZ: "Randy Travis is a legend who will always be known for his influential singing voice and his contribution to country music; not for a single automobile accident and comments he made after he suffered... More >
November 3, 2017
Fight over lawyer Brian Loncar's estate pits County Judge Clay Jenkins against some in family
When super-lawyer Brian "the Strong Arm" Loncar died last year, he left an estate worth tens of millions of dollars, if not more. Now, a close friend and some family members of Loncar's have accused the estate's executor —Dallas County Judge... More >
September 26, 2017
Exclusive: SEC sues 'Frack Master' again; brash Texan allegedly defrauded California investors
Christopher Faulkner, the self-described "Frack Master" accused of committing an $80 million fraud in Dallas, has resurfaced in California with a new scheme, according to a federal lawsuit. The Securities and Exchange Commission said Faulkner "repackaged" the blueprint of his Dallas... More >
June 21, 2017
Nate Diaz Sued By Former Agent You Screwed Us Out of McGregor Cash!
Nate Diaz's former agents claim they busted their ass to negotiate a sick multi-million dollar deal for him to fight Conor McGregor at UFC 202 only to get fired a month before the fight ... and now they're suing. - See... More >
June 21, 2017
Former Agent Files Lawsuit Against UFC Star Nate Diaz for Breach of Contract
Nate Diaz’s former agent has filed a lawsuit in Dallas District Court against the UFC star for breach of contract. The petition, field on behalf of The Ballengee Group, LLC, by attorney Jason Friedman, alleges that Diaz terminated his contract with... More >
June 21, 2017
Management group suing Nate Diaz, seeking more than $1 million for breach of contract
Nate Diaz’s former management firm is suing the popular UFC fighter for more than $1 million, MMA Fighting confirmed Wednesday. The Ballengee Group filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Dallas County (Texas) District Court, claiming that Diaz committed theft, breach of contract... More >
June 5, 2017
Farmers Branch council member files legal request to find anonymous postcard culprit
A Farmers Branch council member has gone to court in an attempt to find out whether the city's current mayor and four residents were involved in mailing out postcards that accused the council member and a mayoral candidate of accepting bribes. ... More >
May 19, 2017
North Texas Law Firms Ranked by Total number of local non-contract attorneys
Staff Dallas Business Journal Information on The List was supplied by individual companies through questionnaires and could not be independently verified by the Dallas Business Journal. Only those that responded to our inquiries... More >
February 23, 2017
Dallas 'Frack Master' arrested by Los Angeles Airport police
Dallas oil executive Christopher Faulkner, the self-titled "frack master" who federal authorities said ran an $80 million scam, was arrested Sunday in the Los Angeles area. Read the article.
2016
November 16, 2016
2016 Outstanding Directors: A surprise Lifetime Achievement award and our honorees
Forrest Smith met me at 9 a.m. on a Tuesday morning at his office in North Dallas. In our interview, the longtime lawyer and Dallas civic leader was simply operating under the guise of what I told him to operate under:... More >
September 12, 2016
Investors Sue Breitling, CEO Over Alleged Royalty Fraud
Law360, Dallas (September 12, 2016, 5:28 PM EDT) -- A Texas family that had invested in fractional working interests offered by an affiliate of Breitling Energy Corp. has sued the company and a handful of affiliates in Texas state court alleging fraud,... More >
August 24, 2016
Iowa brewery fight: Who owns the name No Coast?
A fight over craft beer names is brewing in southern Iowa. Knoxville-based Peace Tree Brewing, which makes a beer called No Coast IPA, is crying foul that a new brewery called NoCoast Beer Co. is opening in Oskaloosa. Read the... More >
August 23, 2016
Janelle Friedman’s Super Fun Evening Rubbing Shoulders with Ina, Gwyneth, Alec and Christie in the Hamptons
Here’s a fun “What I Did on My Summer Vacation” report! Renowned Dallas hostess (and author of a book on the subject) Janelle Friedman spent last Saturday night in the Hamptons, aka the East End (of Long Island.) The storied... More >
August 18, 2016
Randy Travis Can't Keep Texas DWI Video Under Wraps
Law360, Houston (August 18, 2016, 7:36 PM ET) -- Country music star Randy Travis can't keep private a police video of his 2012 driving while intoxicated arrest, a Texas appeals court held Thursday, ruling that because the video has been redacted in... More >
July 30, 2016
Geologist denies he fudged data in Breitling's alleged $80 million oil fraud scheme
The Dallas petroleum geologist accused of backing an $80 million oil-and-gas fraud says he did nothing shady. He blames Christopher Faulkner, CEO of Breitling Energy, who the SEC says sold investors a bill of goods. Read the article.
June 27, 2016
GC Dropped Nearly $40K of Company Funds at Gentlemen’s Club, SEC Says
Wall Street’s top cop has charged the general counsel of a Texas-oil and gas company with violating a bevy of securities laws, including dropping almost $40,000 of company funds in a four-day period in 2014 at a Dallas gentlemen’s club. Read... More >
June 24, 2016
"Frack Master" accused of running $80M oil and gas fraud
DALLAS -- A 39-year-old Dallas oil and gas industry executive who calls himself the "Frack Master" in media appearances has been accused of defrauding investors out of $80 million, according to a government lawsuit announced today. Read the article.
June 24, 2016
SEC: Fracking CEO's Mass Fraud Funded ‘Lifestyle Of Decadence And Debauchery’
A Texas energy mogul known in the media as the “frack master” allegedly carried out an elaborate $80 million fraud scheme to fund his extravagant lifestyle, including a penchant for strippers, according to a lawsuit filed Friday by the Securities and Exchange... More >
June 24, 2016
SEC says Chris Faulkner of Dallas-based Breitling Energy used fraud to fund 'lifestyle of decadence and debauchery'
Breitling Energy Corporation CEO Chris Faulkner declared himself the "frack master" during dozens of cable TV appearances. The federal Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday he was actually a fraud master, charging him and seven associates with allegedly engineering an... More >
June 11, 2016
“60 Minutes” Correspondent Regales Dallas Audience With Tales of Worldly Adventure
“60 Minutes” Correspondent Regales Dallas Audience With Tales of Worldly Adventure Read the article.
June 9, 2016
Oilman sued after credit card with $5,000 limit used to charter jets, rent Bentley, Maserati in Dallas
Bentley and Maserati rentals in Dallas. Private jet charters to California. A stay at a Ritz-Carlton hotel. A small fleet of three-wheel motorcycles. A Houston oilman was able to buy it all with just a phone and a credit card with a... More >
May 4, 2016
Houston Man Sues Justin Bieber Over Alleged Beer-Bong Incident
A Houston man alleges in a lawsuit he filed in Houston on May 3 that Justin Bieber smashed his cellphone after the singer saw him filming Bieber drinking from a "beer bong" in a Houston club. Read the article.
May 4, 2016
Houston man sues Justin Bieber, claims star smashed his phone
“What do you mean?” is the question Justin Bieber is asking his lawyers after a Houston man filed a lawsuit after the popstar allegedly broke his cellphone at a Houston nightclub. Read the article.
May 4, 2016
Justin Bieber Smashed Phone Over Spilt Beer Pic, Suit Says
Law360, Houston (May 4, 2016, 5:03 PM ET) -- A Houston man filed suit in state district court Tuesday, alleging that Justin Bieber smashed his cellphone at a nightclub last month for taking a picture of the Canadian pop star while he... More >
May 4, 2016
Houston man sues Justin Bieber for $100K for allegedly smashing his cellphone at a nightclub
Houston - "Is it too late to say sorry?" Justin Bieber famously asks in one of his hit songs. Yep, it just might be too late for Bieber now that the pop star has been slapped with a $100,000 lawsuit for... More >
May 3, 2016
Justin Bieber Sued for $100k in Beer Bong Disaster
Justin Bieber may have bought himself the most expensive phone in the world, because a guy who claims the singer destroyed his cell has filed a lawsuit seeking as much as $100,000. Read the article: http://www.tmz.com/2016/05/03/justin-bieber-sued-cellphone-beer-bong/#ixzz47dL51jO3
March 18, 2016
Downtown beach club too swinging for Bryan Place neighbors
Randall Mize says the white noise machine inside his Bryan Place condo is no match for the drunks outside. Bargoers brawl, park in his driveway, urinate on his lawn and race each other down Ross Avenue, Mize said. Read the... More >
March 2, 2016
Forrest Smith: A Lawyer and GC with a Heart for Community Service
As Mobil Oil’s corporate counsel, Forrest Smith tried cases from Louisiana to Alaska. He mediated more than 500 disputes. Ninety-eight percent resulted with settlements. He took a major tax case to the Supreme Court of the United States. Read the... More >
2015
October 15, 2015
Emails indicate Scott Griggs yelled at 2 other city workers
Within days of his now-infamous run-in with a city employee, Dallas City Council member Scott Griggs was verbally abusive to two other city workers, according to emails obtained by The Dallas Morning News. Read the article.
October 15, 2015
City attorney pushed for charge against Dallas council member Scott Griggs
Dallas City Attorney Warren Ernst pushed police to take action last spring against council member Scott Griggs in the wake of a high-profile run-in with a top city official. Read the article.
October 15, 2015
How accusations of City Hall yelling became a felony investigation
“How many employers yell at their employees every day?” Friedman said. “That’s not a crime. Someone at City Hall made it a crime… Someone needs to be held accountable for the politics of pursuit.” Read the article.
October 14, 2015
Incident with Dallas council member Scott Griggs still haunts secretary
When Dallas City Council member Scott Griggs stormed into the city secretary’s office last April upset about a meeting agenda, Bilierae Johnson’s life was about to change. Read the article.
September 22, 2015
No charge filed against Dallas City Council member Scott Griggs
Dallas City Council member Scott Griggs will not be charged in connection with an allegation that he threatened a city worker in April. Read the article.
August 5, 2015
Billionaire tortilla titan’s death leaves heirs battling over his empire
The death of the founder and chairman of Irving-based tortilla manufacturer Gruma Corp. threatens to flatten one of North Texas’ largest companies as the businessman’s family and purported heirs fight over his $4 billion-plus fortune. Read the article.
June 12, 2015
Exclusive: Landlord-tenant dispute threatens Gearbox’s move to Frisco Square
A landlord-tenant disagreement involving Gearbox Software is threatening the video game developer’s move into a new building in Frisco. Read the article.
May 21, 2015
Marcos Ronquillo had the opportunity to meet with the Ambassador of Argentina to the United States
Embassy of Argentina @ARGembassyinUSA Amb. Nahón invited by the University of Houston @UHouston to speak with academics on #SovereignDebtRestructuring Twitter Link
May 9, 2015
Scott Griggs has apologized for incident at City Hall, and that should be the end of it
For much of the day, I’ve worked to confirm word that council member Scott Griggs extended an apology this week to assistant city secretary Bilierae Johnson for raising his voice at her at City Hall. Read the article.
May 2, 2015
Dallas council member polygraphed saying he never threatened city employee
Attorneys for Dallas City Council member Scott Griggs released results of a polygraph Saturday saying Griggs never threatened a city employee, as he was publicly accused of doing Friday. Read the article.
May 1, 2015
Dallas Police Say City Councilman Scott Griggs Coerced a City Staffer
Dallas City Councilman Scott Griggs is accused of using his position to influence the actions of a member of the Dallas City Secretary's Office, the Dallas police announced late today. Read the article.
March 15, 2015
Consider yourself served: 5 unusual Dallas County lawsuits
Consider yourself served: 5 unusual Dallas County lawsuits Head to head: Plaintiff’s attorney Jason Friedman goes up against … well, no one yet. Status: Friedman has subpoenaed Craigslist for the IP address associated with the posts and other relevant documents.... More >
March 5, 2015
Mike Ribeiro sued by Texas nanny
Mike Ribeiro sued by Texas nanny NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Mike Ribeiro's former nanny in Texas is suing the Predators center, accusing him of assaulting her and his wife of threatening her in 2012. The lawsuit contains no specific details except... More >
January 27, 2015
Former Billionaire Wyly Sued by Ex-Wife Over Stock Holdings
(Bloomberg) -- Former billionaire Samuel Wyly was sued by his ex-wife over claims he hid stock in companies he controlled during their 1991 divorce. Wyly, who helped build companies including arts-and-crafts retailer Michaels Stores Inc., filed for Chapter 11 protection last... More >
January 23, 2015
Behind ‘American Sniper,’ a Lot of Legal Sniping
The movie “American Sniper,” based on the life of ex-Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, has brought in more than $130 million in domestic ticket sales in its first week. But the SWAT team training business that Mr. Kyle founded after leaving the military... More >
2014
December 15, 2014
What Were the Big Lateral Moves in 2014?
Marcos Ronquillo and Jose Gonzalez joined Friedman & Feiger of Dallas in November, joining Forrest Smith, who made the move in October. Read the article.
December 12, 2014
Marcos Ronquillo Runs for Dallas Mayor
Marcos Ronquillo said he's already managed his own law firm for three decades, now he'd like to run the city where he's practiced all those years as Dallas' mayor. "I decided, given where I am in my professional law practice and... More >
December 11, 2014
Because Dallas is changing, Marcos Ronquillo must make a strong run for mayor
The other day, I was speaking on a panel to a group called Leadership Dallas. These are smart people who care about the future of this city, and I was honored to be asked to join a group of journalists to... More >
December 11, 2014
Marcos Ronquillo Enters Dallas Mayor's Race
Attorney Marcos Ronquillo announced his plans to challenge Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings in the May 2015 municipal election Thursday. Ronquillo says he wants to fix some of Dallas’ problems he says are now being ignored or overlooked by the current administration.... More >
November 21, 2014
Marcos Ronquillo joins Friedman & Feiger Attorneys At Law practicing in business and corporate law, commercial civil litigation and international trade law
Marcos Ronquillo joins Friedman & Feiger Attorneys At Law practicing in business and corporate law, commercial civil litigation and international trade law. Marcos has over thirty years of trial experience representing governmental agencies and Fortune 500 companies in high-profile cases. Read... More >
November 21, 2014
Jose Gonzalez joins Friedman & Feiger Attorneys At Law practicing commercial civil litigation
Jose Gonzalez joins Friedman & Feiger Attorneys At Law practicing commercial civil litigation. He is recognized for his experience as a commercial litigator and trial attorney representing public governmental entities and Fortune 500 companies at the federal, state and municipal levels. ... More >
November 21, 2014
Forrest Smith joins Friedman & Feiger after a lengthy career specializing in government relations and helping businesses and individuals with complicated state and local tax issues
Forrest Smith joins Friedman & Feiger after a lengthy career specializing in government relations and helping businesses and individuals with complicated state and local tax issues. Forrest currently serves as the Chairman of the Dallas Better Business Bureau. Read the article.
November 21, 2014
Friedman & Feiger Hires Three Laterals
Dallas lawyers Marcos Ronquillo and Jose Gonzalez, who have known each other since 1971 and practiced together for decades, joined Friedman & Feiger as partners on Nov. 17. Separately, Forrest Smith joined Friedman & Feiger on Oct. 1 as a senior... More >
November 19, 2014
Exclusive: Marcos Ronquillo joining Friedman & Feiger, mulling Dallas mayoral run
Noted Dallas lawyer Marcos Ronquillo and two other prominent legal eagles are joining Friedman & Feiger Attorneys At Law. Pssst, by the way: Ronquillo is mulling a mayoral run. "This is an opportunity for me to continue my law practice... More >
November 6, 2014
Victim sues restaurant where he was beaten, robbed
"This should never have happened to me or anybody else." DALLAS -- A man who was beaten outside of a Dallas restaurant is taking legal action to prevent similar incidents occurring in the future. "Never did I expect... More >
November 6, 2014
Anciano demanda tras brutal ataque
Un hombre de Dallas que sufrió un brutal ataque ahora está demandando por un millón de dólares ya que dice que el ataque se pudo haber prevenido. Un hombre de Dallas que sufrió un brutal ataque ahora está demandando... More >
September 16, 2014
Janelle Friedman & Yvette Feiger Kick-Off Essential Energy Fall "Women in Business" Networking Receptions with America's Sassiest Lifestyle Guru Steve Kemble
JANELLE FRIEDMAN & YVETTE FEIGER KICK-OFF ESSENTIAL ENERGY FALL "WOMEN IN BUSINESS" NETWORKING RECEPTIONS WITH AMERICA’S SASSIEST LIFESTYLE GURU STEVE KEMBLE 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, September 16th Janelle Friedman and Yvette Feiger will kick-off the Fall series of... More >
September 16, 2014
Essential Energy Presents Steve Kemble
Steve Kemble wore an Easter bonnet to emcee the Easter in Lee Park Pooch Parade in April, 2014. Photo: Alexandra Olivia Essential Energy's Janelle Friedman and Yvette Feiger host a networking reception for female business leaders featuring "America's Sassiest... More >
September 8, 2014
Chris Kyle's wife seeks retrial of Ventura case
Taya Kyle's attorneys argue that the evidence presented at this summer's trial did not support the jury's $1.8 million award to Jesse Ventura for defamation and unjust enrichment. Watch the video.
July 18, 2014
Signing of the Certification of Formation Texas Health Lawyers Association
Pictured, Martin Merritt, Executive Director (Friedman & Feiger) Karin Zaner, President (Kane Russell) Evie Lalangas, President- Elect (SettlePou)
June 29, 2014
Jury awards Ventura $1.8M in defamation case
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura won $1.8 million Tuesday in his two-year fight to prove he was defamed by a military sniper and best-selling author who claimed to have punched out Ventura at a bar for bad-mouthing the... More >
June 19, 2014
Developer Sues Plastic Surgeon Over Diamond, Affair
A wealthy Dallas real estate developer claims in a lawsuit that his wife had an affair with her plastic surgeon, secretly sold a $1.1 million diamond to promote a book and planned to replace the diamond with cubic zirconia. The wife,... More >
June 19, 2014
Larry Friedman, the Lawyer With the Most Interesting List of Clients in Dallas
We mentioned the Crosland divorce earlier today. Luke says Mary was having an affair with the couple’s plastic surgeon and claims she secretly sold a $1 million diamond ring to promote a book she wrote with the doc. Usual Dallas stuff. What... More >
June 18, 2014
Congratulations to Jason Friedman! Jason was recently elected to the position of Texas State Bar 6th District Grievance Committee Chairman.
Congratulations to Jason Friedman! Jason was recently elected to the position of Texas State Bar 6th District Grievance Committee Chairman. Jason has been a committee member of the Texas State Bar 6th District Grievance Committee for several years and is also... More >
June 4, 2014
Tactical training company started by ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle files for bankruptcy
It’s been months since we checked in on the legal dispute pitting the widow of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle against his former business partners. But as The Wall Street Journal points out, there’s been a twist: Craft International filed for bankruptcy Friday... More >
May 2, 2014
Janelle and Larry Friedman Co-Chair The "Celebrating Gloria" Luncheon Benefiting TRAC
Co-Chaired by Janelle and Larry Friedman, the "Celebrating Gloria" luncheon,a tribute to the life of Gloria Campos, was held at the Fairmont Hotel benefiting City Square's TRAC program. Luncheon festivities included a fun roast "Live From Gloria's Studio" by WFAA broadcasters... More >
May 1, 2014
Celebrating Gloria Campos
The luncheon will feature dozens of celebrities and luminaries. It will also honor Gloria’s decades as an anchor at Channel 8, and it’s open to the public. Best of all, it benefits former foster children who have now aged out of... More >
March 19, 2014
Man Who Worked for Chris Kyle's Widow Accused of Identity Theft
The widow of slain Navy sniper Chris Kyle, Taya Kyle, is now the victim of identity theft. The suspect accused in the crime is someone who provided security detail for her during her recent book tour. Taya's credit card thefts... More >
March 3, 2014
Taya Kyle, widow of 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle, endures with help from Lake Oswego family
Everything has changed for Taya Kyle in the year since the death of her famed husband, Chris Kyle, a legendary rifleman known as the deadliest military sniper in U.S. history. In the months since her husband was gunned down by a... More >
March 3, 2014
Woman to Woman - Speaker 2014
We're offering unique opportunities to contribute to the 2014 Woman to Woman luncheon benefiting Jewish Family Service. Read the article.
February 19, 2014
Will the Public Ever See Randy Travis' Naked Dashcam Arrest Video?
Randy Travis has lost his bid to stop the public disclosure of dashcam video that shows him naked during his 2012 arrest for driving while intoxicated. But the country singer plans to... More >
February 10, 2014
Elderly Victim of Attack Outside Dallas Restaurant Prays for Justice
Every day is painful for Luis Rocha. "In one sense, I've been blessed," he said. "In the other sense, it's been hell." He said he's blessed to be alive, but he had to have open heart surgery to repair the... More >
February 5, 2014
Teen Who Accused Torii Hunter's Son of Sex Assault Changed Story
The teen who accused professional baseball player Torii Hunter’s son of sexual assault in May 2012 admitted it didn’t happen during a deposition with attorneys obtained by News 8. Darius McClinton Hunter's life was turned upside down for a sex... More >
January 28, 2014
Chris Kyle’s Former Business Partners Say Widow of 'American Sniper' Engaged in 'Character Assassination'
In court documents filed this month, the former business partners of slain American Sniper Chris Kyle claim his widow engaged in “character assassination” when she sued them just before Christmas. On December 23, Taya Kyle claimed in documents filed in Dallas... More >
January 3, 2014
What’s in a name? Doesn’t Matter, as Contenders for Dallas County Constable Settle Legal Dust-Up
Since the day after Christmas, incumbent Dallas County Precinct 5 Constable Beth Villarreal and challenger Susan Lopez-Craig have been involved in a legal tussle that seeks to answer the age-old question: “What’s in a name?” But this morning they abruptly ended their... More >
January 2, 2014
Heated Dispute In Dallas Co. Constable Race Over Name
It’s turning into a nasty Democratic primary fight, and it’s all over a name. Read the article.
January 1, 2014
Join Us in Building a Magical Road to the Future
Construction on the new Drive-up to the Rosewood Center for Family Arts is now finished! Read the article.
2013
December 27, 2013
Widow of Famed Navy SEAL Sniper Says She's Been Shut Out of Her Own Company
The widow of revered Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle says her late husband's business partners have shut her out of the company she helped build. Read the article.
December 26, 2013
Slain 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle's Former Business Partners Say His Widow's Lawsuit is 'Completely Groundless'
Two days before Christmas, the widow of slain American Sniper Chris Kyle sued the tactical-training company her husband started in 2009, alleging that the men now in charge are conspiring to “steal” it from her. When reached by The Dallas Morning News... More >
December 26, 2013
Who's in the Kitchen at Del Frisco's
Mark Mednansky’s recipe for success is being put to the test. As the CEO of Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Inc., Mednansky is charged with running 39 restaurants across 20 states under three award-winning brands: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, Sullivan’s Steakhouse... More >
December 23, 2013
Lawsuit Settlement Means That Snuffer’s is Going Back in its Original Lower Greenville Location
Pat Snuffer and the new owner of the Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar name were due in court Monday morning to wrestle over the fate of the Lower Greenville Avenue spot where in 1978 Pat debuted the original Snuffer’s. But that court date... More >
December 23, 2013
The Widow of ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle Sues the Company Her Slain Husband Started
Taya Kyle, the lone defendant in a lawsuit brought by Jesse Ventura over her slain husband’s book, is now the plaintiff in litigation filed Monday morning in Dallas County. Read the article.
November 13, 2013
From Butter To Award-Winning Entertainers, Children’s Medical Center’s “Celebration Of Our Century” Caused Jaws To Drop
Leave it to Janelle and Larry Friedman to hit it out of the ballpark—again. A couple of year ago, they orchestrated a Children’s Medical Center benefit. The CMC folks were so impressed with their efforts, they came a-calling for the Friedmans to... More >
November 9, 2013
The Legacy Senior Communities Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Yes! Event - Raising Nearly $440,000
The Legacy Senior Communities’ “The Yes! Event: One Special Night” welcomed more than 400 guests to a dinner planned by Todd Events at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Read the article.
November 2, 2013
100 Thanks for a Fantastic Evening
The "Celebration of our Century" Gala was a huge success, and we have you to thank. Read the article.
October 31, 2013
For Children’s Medical Center, the First 100 Years is Just a Beginning
This Saturday, more than 800 Children’s Medical Center donors, civic leaders and friends will attend the hospital’s sold-out Celebration of Our Century gala at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Read the article.
October 31, 2013
Celebrating 100 Years Of Children’s Hospital
That means there’s going to be a huge party! Read full article.
October 17, 2013
Sweet Stories Fuel Success for Annual KidneyTexas Luncheon and Style Show
Dallas men and women dressed in their daytime finest strolled into the Brook Hollow Golf Club for the much-anticipated KidneyTexas annual luncheon and fashion show, an important fundraising event that helps raise awareness for kidney disease. Read full article. ... More >
October 8, 2013
PD: No Evidence 8-Year-Old Shot In Face Was Hate Crime
An eight-year-old boy who was shot in the face outside of his Northeast Dallas apartment complex last month is due to get out of the hospital this week, and police are hoping he can tell them what happened in the moments before... More >
October 1, 2013
Janelle Friedman makes “Lion of Judah Endowment Honor Roll”
The Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) allows a person to help secure a strong and vibrant Jewish community for their children and grandchildren to enjoy. A LOJE gift provides food for the hungry, assists the elderly, helps rescue Jews facing hardship and... More >
September 15, 2013
Suspect Joint Ventures under Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute
If it seems as though investment opportunities are flying from the woodwork these days, there's a reason. They are. Throughout most of the 20th century, physicians earned and enjoyed the highest level of respect from both patients and members of the business... More >
April 30, 2013
17-year-old son of Detroit Tiger Torii Hunter files $10 million lawsuit after he was no-billed in sex assault case
Attorneys representing Darius McClinton-Hunter, the 17-year-old son of Detroit Tigers right fielder Torii Hunter, want more than $10 million from those who accused the teen of forcing girls to have sex with him in May 2012. That's according to a lawsuit filed... More >
March 7, 2013
Essential Energy for Female Business Leaders
Janelle Friedman founded Essential Energy as a platform for women business leaders to network, exchange ideas and forge new business and personal relationships. Six Essential Energy receptions are held each year featuring a prominent speaker at each reception. Past Essential Energy speakers... More >
January 11, 2013
Our Man in the Suite: Rubbing Elbows at Saturday’s Cowboys Game
While the Dallas Cowboys were breaking records on the field during the Playoff game, an entirely different crowd spent the game sipping Cabernet and rubbing elbows at Dee Lincoln’s Tasting Room & Bubble Bar. Read full article.
2012
February 3, 2012
More and More Two-Legged Critters Celebrated At Sambuca For Paws Cause’s “The Wizard of Paws”
It’s not every party where Kansas’s Dorothy greets you at the front door, but that was the little gal in the blue gingham dress with white apron at Sambuca’s Uptown Sunday night. She welcomed guests to the Paws Cause’s “The Wizard of... More >
2011
December 7, 2011
Friedman & Feiger Raises Funds and Produces a Gala Benefitting Children's Medical Center
Janelle and Larry Friedman and the firm, Friedman & Feiger Attorneys At Law, raised funds and produced the memorable "Kids Just Wanna Have Fun" Gala benefitting Children's Medical Center with a live performance by Cyndi Lauper. Pictured left to right... More >
2010
December 3, 2010
Wednesday's Child "Belonging" Luncheon
Thousands of North Texas foster children benefitted from the Friends of Wednesday’s Child “Belonging” luncheon which was held at the Ritz-Carlton in Dallas on Friday, December 3rd. Sponsored by Friedman & Feiger Attorneys At Law, the luncheon featured a “Heart of... More >
May 21, 2010
Sale of Maybach car riles investors in fight for assets of failed Brauss real estate empire
In better times, before Eric and Christine Brauss' real estate empire collapsed, the luxurious Maybach automobiles the Dallas couple owned were symbols of success. Read the article.
2009
October 16, 2009
Who Gets Constable Jaime Cortes's Computer Data? Not Cortes. For Now, It's the Court's
During a last-minute hearing this afternoon, a judge ordered that data seized from Precinct 5 Constable Jaime Cortes's office computer be returned -- only, not to Cortes, as his lawyers, Larry Friedman and Domingo Garcia, had demanded, but to the court, where... More >
January 23, 2009
Janelle Friedman: Queen of Fashion
Boomers Want to Pick What Grandkids Will Call Them: Meet Glamma and Papa Doc. Read full article.
2008
December 24, 2008
The Friedman & Feiger Foundation Supports the Salvation Army's Gene and Jerry Jones Center for Children
Each year, Friedman & Feiger Attorneys At Law donates time and fund-raising efforts for notable childrens' charities. This year, the Friedman & Feiger Foundation threw a holiday party for hundreds of children from the Salvation Army's Gene and Jerry Jones... More >