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Texas Supreme Court to Consider Public Information Act Challenge to Attorney-Client Privilege
The Texas Supreme Court agreed to hear a University of Texas System lawsuit that tests the attorney-client privilege shield in the face of a Texas Public Information Act challenge.
Cryptoverse: Trading names in a mind-boggling crypto craze
A new NFT trading craze where names are bought and sold for colossal sums is providing a multi-million-dollar lifeline for speculators struggling through a bleak crypto winter.
What do Kim Kardashian, boxer Floyd Mayweather and former Boston Celtics player Paul Pierce have in common?
All three individuals are named in an ongoing lawsuit filed in January by investors alleging they suffered losses after the celebrities promoted EthereumMax; a crypto token built on the Ethereum network by anonymous developers.
Thomas M. Gregor and Michael J. Wynne Named to 2022 Texas Super Lawyers List
We are pleased to announce that Gregor Wynne Arney PLLC partners Thomas M. Gregor and Michael J. Wynne have been selected to the 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list. This exclusive designation recognizes no more than five percent of attorneys in the state of Texas.
Legal Gratuity or Illegal Bribe? Fifth Circuit Limits Federal Prosecution of Local Texas Leaders
Texans may often ask how the FBI and DOJ attorneys can investigate and prosecute state and local officials when there is no obvious connection between the alleged wrongdoing and the federal government.
Most Common White-Collar Crimes in Texas
According to the FBI, “White-Collar Crime, a term reportedly first coined in 1939, is synonymous with the full range of frauds committed by business and government professionals.” White-collar crimes are typically financial in nature and involve…
What Is A Violation Of The False Claims Act In Healthcare In Texas?
Under the federal False Claims Act it is a crime for any person or organization to “knowingly’ submit a false or fraudulent claim for payment under any federal health care program. You do not actually have to “know” you are submitting a fraudulent claim to break the law.
TxDOT Halts Work on Corpus Christi’s Harbor Bridge, Citing Potential For Collapse
The Texas Department of Transportation’s decision on July 15th to halt construction on a key part of the new Harbor Bridge left residents, local officials, and state lawmakers with questions. The new, nearly $1 billion cable-stayed bridge will span the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and replace the…
Houston Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Michael J. Wynne speaks with KPRC as Houston Mayor’s Former Aide Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Accept Bribe
Houston mayor Sylvester Turner’s former senior aide, William-Paul Thomas, pleaded guilty to federal public corruption charges last week.
5 Things to Consider Before Consulting a Texas Qui Tam Attorney
Qui tam literally means “in the name of the king.” Under the False Claims Act, qui tam allows a relator (persons or entities) with evidence of fraud against federal programs or contracts to sue the wrongdoer on behalf of…