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    Joe Jamail Endowment for Veterans Legal Aid Hits $1M

    A few months after the death of famed Houston trial lawyer Joe Jamail in 2016, another prominent attorney, Richard Mithoff, created an endowment to memorialize his life-long friend’s commitment to pro bono and military service. Since, the endowment has helped provide legal services to 8,800 veterans in Texas…

    PublicationThe Texas Lawbook
    Attorneys

    Richard Warren Mithoff.

    Year

    June 29, 2020

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    Ninth Circuit Says States, Counties Can Sue VW in Dieselgate Cases

    “This opinion reaffirms the rights of state and local authorities, such as Harris County, to enforce penalties for post-sale tampering with automobile emission control devices and to proceed against Volkswagen for its unlawful conduct,” said nationally prominent Houston attorney Richard Mithoff. Mithoff was retained in 2015 by Harris County to lead a team of local lawyers in representing Harris County, including Russell Post, Earnest Wotring and Bennie Agosto.

    PublicationHarris County Attorney’s Office
    Attorneys

    Sherie Potts Beckman, Warner V. Hocker, Richard Warren Mithoff.

    Year

    June 3, 2020

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    9th Circ. Leaves VW Bracing For Post-Sale Tampering Claims

    The Ninth Circuit has poked holes in a federal shield that allowed Volkswagen to dodge claims that it violated two U.S. counties’ anti-tampering laws during its 2015 clean diesel emissions-cheating scandal, exposing the German automaker to additional damages and prolonged legal battles.

    PublicationLaw 360
    Attorneys

    Sherie Potts Beckman, Warner V. Hocker, Richard Warren Mithoff.

    Year

    June 2, 2020

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