McDowell Hetherington LLPHouston, TX (May 26, 2023) – McDowell Hetherington is excited to announce Hope Young as its new Director of Recruiting & Professional Development. Hope will oversee and implement the firm’s law school recruitment program and lateral associate hiring initiatives. She will also be in charge of the firm’s attorney training program, in addition to the […]
On Friday, May 12, 2023, the Texas Senate passed H.B. 19 that will affect how some commercial litigation cases are handled by creating a new specialized business trial court. The bill’s stated purpose is to streamline resolutions of business disputes and ensure the court is staffed by qualified and skilled judges, ideally giving businesses confidence […]
Oakland, CA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court recently issued a unanimous decision affirming the trial court’s dismissal, with prejudice, of claims brought against an MH insurer client and its agent by a plaintiff for Unfair Competition, Financial Elder Abuse, and violation of the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (“CLRA”). […]
Houston, TX (September 30, 2021) – MH partner Matt Matthews was named by Thomson Reuters as a Texas Super Lawyer in the category of business litigation for a fifth consecutive year. Some of Matt’s 2021 highlights are defeating a high-stakes class action motion that asked a Texas federal court to certify a class in which […]
Oakland, CA – In August 2021 and after a nearly two-year court battle, MH obtained a summary judgment in favor of the firm’s life insurance client in a case seeking accidental death benefits under a group policy governed by ERISA. This protracted litigation commenced in Kentucky state court, was removed to federal court in Kentucky […]
Houston, TX – MH stands with more than 300 law firms in being a proud member of the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA). As an ally firm, we declare our support for LFAA’s mission and initiatives, and we take an active role in promoting systemic changes to remove racial barriers and inequities. MH is committed […]
Houston, TX – The United States Supreme Court issued a big win for TCPA defendants today, resolving a widening circuit split on what technology is considered an “autodialer” and subject to TCPA liability. For years, lower courts disputed whether Congress’ definition of “autodialer” in the 1991 law applied to those modern technologies that do not […]
McDowell Hetherington attorneys recently secured a string of victories upholding the legitimacy and enforceability of maturity provisions in life insurance policies. The enforceability and mechanics of maturity provisions—which define the point at which universal life insurance policies “mature,” and no longer provide a payout of the face amount—are an emerging issue in life insurance litigation. […]
McDowell Hetherington attorneys Matt Matthews and Andrew Kasner recently prevailed at summary judgment in a case pending before the Rockland County, New York Supreme Court. The plaintiff, a former broker and salesman, alleged that MH’s client owed him money under the terms of a sales contract. The plaintiff pursued claims for breach of contract, unjust […]
Houston, TX – The Texas Supreme Court significantly amended the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to expedite more cases to trial and minimize discovery through mandated “required” disclosures. We anticipate that the amended Rules will cause many Texas state-court practitioners to adjust their practice, revise routine strategies, and implement new procedures to adapt to an […]