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McAllen Law Firm Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Barratry Scheme Targeting Grieving Families

McAllen Law Firm Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Barratry Scheme Targeting Grieving Families

A lawsuit has been filed against the Almaraz Law Firm in McAllen, Texas, accusing it of engaging in barratry, commonly known as 'ambulance chasing.' The lawsuit, filed in March 2026 in Cameron County, alleges that employees of the firm, under the guise of a fraudulent non-profit organization called 'TX Community Partners,' attempted to solicit the family of Lorenzo Guajardo Jr., who died in a car crash in April 2025. The lawsuit claims that the employees used deceptive practices, including offering to cover funeral expenses and sending links to the law firm's website, to recruit the family as clients. One employee, Heberto Lopez, was indicted on a barratry charge in November 2025. The lawsuit seeks $750,000 in damages and a jury trial.
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Norton Rose Fulbright Expands Appellate Team with Notable Legal Experts

Norton Rose Fulbright Expands Appellate Team with Notable Legal Experts

Norton Rose Fulbright Expands Appellate Team with Notable Legal Experts
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McAllen Law Firm Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Barratry Involving Car Crash Victim's Family

McAllen Law Firm Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Barratry Involving Car Crash Victim's Family

A lawsuit has been filed against the Almaraz Law Firm in McAllen, Texas, accusing the firm and two of its employees of engaging in barratry, or illegal solicitation of clients. The lawsuit, filed in March 2026 in Cameron County, claims that the employees attempted to solicit the family of Lorenzo Guajardo Jr., who died in a car crash in April 2025, by using a fake website and persistent communication. The lawsuit seeks $750,000 in damages and a jury trial. One of the employees, Heberto Lopez, was indicted on a barratry charge in November 2025. The lawsuit alleges that the employees used a fraudulent non-profit organization, TX Community Partners, as a cover to contact potential clients. The case has drawn attention due to the increased penalties for barratry offenses in Texas, which were raised from $10,000 to $50,000 in September 2025.
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Federal Judge Blocks Justice Department's Attempt to Revive Subpoenas Against Federal Reserve

Federal Judge Blocks Justice Department's Attempt to Revive Subpoenas Against Federal Reserve

A federal judge has denied the Justice Department's request to reinstate two subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation into Chairman Jerome Powell. The subpoenas were initially quashed by Chief Judge James Boasberg of the District of Columbia, who ruled that they were pretextual and lacked evidence of a crime. The investigation, which has not led to any criminal charges, focuses on Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee regarding renovations at the Federal Reserve's office buildings. The Justice Department is appealing the ruling and has filed a motion for reconsideration.
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Judge Denies DOJ's Request to Reconsider Subpoenas Targeting Fed's Jerome Powell

Judge Denies DOJ's Request to Reconsider Subpoenas Targeting Fed's Jerome Powell

A U.S. district judge has denied the Trump administration's request to reconsider the legality of two subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The subpoenas were initially blocked last month by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who stated that the government failed to provide new evidence or identify any error in his previous ruling. The subpoenas were part of a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation. However, Boasberg argued that the subpoenas were not part of a legitimate investigation but rather a tool to target Powell, following President Trump's pressure on Powell to lower interest rates. The government has the option to appeal the decision, which could delay the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to succeed Powell.
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Norton Rose Fulbright Expands Appellate Team with Notable Additions in Texas

Norton Rose Fulbright Expands Appellate Team with Notable Additions in Texas

Norton Rose Fulbright Expands Appellate Team with Notable Additions in Texas
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Munger Tolles Olson Increases Pro Bono Efforts Despite Revenue Dip

Munger Tolles Olson Increases Pro Bono Efforts Despite Revenue Dip

Munger Tolles Olson Increases Pro Bono Efforts Despite Revenue Dip
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Colorado Appeals Court Orders Resentencing for Tina Peters in Election Fraud Case

Colorado Appeals Court Orders Resentencing for Tina Peters in Election Fraud Case

A Colorado appeals court has ruled that Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted in a scheme to prove fraud in the 2020 presidential election, should be resentenced. The court found that the original sentencing judge improperly punished Peters for statements protected as free speech. Peters was convicted for allowing an outside computer expert to copy her county's election computer system during a software update, leading to the exposure of confidential voting system passwords. The court upheld her conviction but stated that her promotion of election fraud conspiracies should not have influenced her sentencing.
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Colorado Court Orders Resentencing of Tina Peters for Election Fraud Scheme

Colorado Court Orders Resentencing of Tina Peters for Election Fraud Scheme

A Colorado appeals court has ordered the resentencing of Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted of state crimes related to an election fraud scheme. Peters was initially sentenced to nine years in prison for allowing an outside computer expert to copy her county's election computer system during a 2021 software update. This action led to the unauthorized release of confidential voting system passwords on social media. The court upheld her conviction but ruled that the original sentencing judge improperly considered Peters' promotion of election fraud conspiracies, which are protected as free speech. The court's decision highlights the tension between free speech rights and the consequences of actions taken under those beliefs.
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Colorado Appeals Court Orders Resentencing for Election Conspiracist Tina Peters

Colorado Appeals Court Orders Resentencing for Election Conspiracist Tina Peters

A Colorado appeals court has ordered a resentencing for Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted in a scheme related to the 2020 presidential election. Peters was initially sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in copying election system data. The court ruled that her sentence was improperly influenced by her protected free speech, specifically her promotion of election fraud conspiracies. The decision highlights the tension between free speech rights and accountability for actions that undermine election integrity.
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Urban One Seeks Dismissal of Brian McKnight's Defamation Lawsuit Over Ex-Wife's Interview

Urban One Seeks Dismissal of Brian McKnight's Defamation Lawsuit Over Ex-Wife's Interview

Urban One Seeks Dismissal of Brian McKnight's Defamation Lawsuit Over Ex-Wife's Interview
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Colorado Appeals Court Upholds Conviction of Tina Peters, Orders Sentence Review

Colorado Appeals Court Upholds Conviction of Tina Peters, Orders Sentence Review

The Colorado Court of Appeals has upheld the felony conviction of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters but has ordered a re-evaluation of her sentence. The court agreed with Peters' argument that her First Amendment rights were violated during sentencing. Peters was convicted for election interference related to unauthorized access to voting machines. The appeals court found that the trial court imposed a harsher sentence based on Peters' protected speech, which is unconstitutional.