San Antonio Woman Sues School District Over Police Shooting at Football Game

San Antonio, Texas – A recent lawsuit has been lodged against the Northside Independent School District and two of its officers, following an incident where a woman sustained a gunshot wound outside a local athletic complex. The suit, filed last Friday, centers around allegations of excessive force used by the officers. The episode unfolded on October 28, 2023, around 1:30 p.m. at the Farris Stadium, just ahead of a high school football match between O’Connor High School and Sotomayor High School. Markay Garcia, the injured party, was attempting to park her car when confronted by … Read more

Legal Luminary Juan Antonio Xiol Joins Cuatrecasas, Enhancing Firm’s Cassation and Special Appeals Practice

Barcelona, Spain – Esteemed jurist Juan Antonio Xiol has been appointed as a new counsel for Cuatrecasas’ Cassation and Special Appeals practice group, marking a significant addition to the firm. Xiol brings over five decades of experience in the legal field, particularly noted for his expertise in litigation and civil law, alongside a distinguished career in the judiciary that includes serving in the highest courts of Spain. Cuatrecasas has notably strengthened its legal team with Xiol’s appointment, reflecting the firm’s commitment to enhancing its role in high-stakes cassation and amparo appeals. Xiol’s vast experience in … Read more

San Antonio Lawyer Linda Leeser Unveils Expert Strategies for Navigating Divorce and Property Division in New Article

San Antonio, Texas — Facing divorce often brings a slew of challenges and decisions, one of the most formidable being the division of assets. Linda Leeser, a seasoned property division lawyer at Family Matters Law Firm PLLC in San Antonio, has recently authored an article shedding light on the intricacies of asset division under Texas’s community property laws. Leeser’s article meticulously depicts how equitable division, rather than equal division, is the norm in Texas. This involves an analysis of assets acquired during the marriage, such as real estate, personal properties, investments, and even debts. State … Read more

Almeida & Associados Elevates André Duarte Costa and António Vicente to Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Panel

Lisbon, Portugal — Almeida & Associados, a prominent legal firm, recently revealed that two of its accomplished attorneys, André Duarte Costa and António Vicente, have been appointed to serve in the Sport Resolutions pro bono service. This inclusion highlights their expertise in legal matters pertaining to sports and signifies their commitment to promoting fairness in athletics through voluntary legal aid. Sport Resolutions is a reputed independent non-profit organization focused on resolving disputes within the sports community. Leveraging a network of legal professionals, they provide essential services to individuals and organizations that are unable to shoulder … Read more