Gonzales

Jury Clears Former Austin Officer in 2021 Shooting Case of Alex Gonzales Jr.

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AUSTIN, Texas — In a significant legal development, a jury concluded that former Austin police officer Gabriel Gutierrez acted within the law during the 2021 fatal shooting of Alex Gonzales Jr. The decision came after a thorough examination of the case, drawing attention to issues of police conduct and self-defense in critical situations. The incident that led to the trial occurred in January 2021 when officer Gutierrez encountered Gonzales Jr., who was considered a suspect in a separate investigation. During the encounter, tensions escalated, resulting in the officer firing his weapon. Legal representatives argued that … Read more

Former Republican Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Endorses Kamala Harris, Citing Trump’s Threat to Rule of Law

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WASHINGTON — In a striking political pivot, Alberto R. Gonzales, former U.S. Attorney General under President George W. Bush, has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. Gonzales, once a key figure in the Bush administration, critiqued former President Donald Trump’s undermining of legal norms, specifically referencing his actions surrounding the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Gonzales, whose career has navigated through several top legal roles and controversies, declared his support in an op-ed, emphasizing the peril he perceives in Trump’s potential return to power. “As we near a pivotal election, it is … Read more

Burger Law Faces Potential Liability Over Telemarketing Scheme in Gonzales v. Burger Law Case

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Kansas City, Missouri – Plaintiff law firms are major buyers of leads and are also involved in the creation of robocalls and text messages, despite being targeted by other plaintiff law firms. These firms gather at a significant conference called “Mass Torts Made Perfect” where lead sellers try to persuade thousands of lawyers to purchase their leads, leading to a potential risk of breaching the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). A recent case involving Burger Law highlights the challenges faced by law firms when dealing with leads obtained from third-party sellers. In the case of … Read more