Mahendru P.C. Prevails Again with Appellate Confirmation of Dismissal of Landry’s Defamation Suit over Houston Tigers
HOUSTON – The Texas 14th Court of Appeals affirmed a trial judge’s dismissal of a defamation lawsuit filed against a woman who complained about the treatment of rare white tigers caged at Houston’s Downtown Aquarium, which is owned by Landry’s Inc. restaurants. The appellate court found that Harris County District Judge Steven Kirkland did not […]
Mahendru Quoted in Law360 Article Reviewing Impact of Hurricane Harvey on Harris County Courts One Year Ago
HOUSTON – Ashish Mahendru, founder of Mahendru P.C. in Houston, was quoted by Law360 in a story that examined the effects of 2017’s Hurricane Harvey on Houston courthouses. The article, “1 Year After Harvey Houston Courts Sharing Space, Making Do” (subscription required), reviewed what happened in the year since Harvey put Houston’s 21-story criminal courthouse […]
Chef Omar Pereney Free to Feed Houston Again Thanks to Unusual Lawsuit
HOUSTON – World-famous chef Omar Pereney is back to feeding Houston and helping restaurants perfect their menus after a settlement with his former employer who had refused to release him from a non-compete agreement. Mr. Pereney, a prodigy who starred on a Latin American cooking show when he was a young teenager, is thrilled his […]
Mahendru Win in Trademark Dispute over Law Firm Name Is Featured in National, Texas Media
HOUSTON – Ashish Mahendru, founder of Mahendru P.C. in Houston, was quoted in Law360, Texas Lawyer and the Houston Chronicle about the summary judgment he won for his law firm client in a trademark dispute with another law firm over use of the same initials for marketing and website purposes. Mr. Mahendru represented law […]
Mahendru P.C. Wins Insurance Dispute for Houston-area Hospital
HOUSTON – A small Houston-area hospital scored a significant win against an insurance company in a reimbursement dispute when a state district judge issued a summary judgment in favor of the hospital. Apollo Hospital, located in The Woodlands and now called Texienne Hospital Systems, alleged that Universal American Insurance Corp. improperly denied millions of dollars […]
Ashish Mahendru Profiled as Distinguished Alumnus for University of Texas Endowed Professorship
AUSTIN – Ashish Mahendru, founder of litigation boutique Mahendru P.C., was featured in a profile in the Fall 2017 alumni newsletter for distinguished graduates of the University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts. Mr. Mahendru, who along with his wife is endowing a professorship at the school, discussed his work since graduating in […]
Mahendru Featured in Houston Chronicle Article on Partnership Terminations
HOUSTON – Ashish Mahendru, founder of litigation boutique Mahendru P.C., was interviewed by the Houston Chronicle for his expertise involving the dissolution of business partnerships. In the article, “Q&A: Lawyer helps business partners break up,” reporter L.M. Sixel questions Mr. Mahendru about “what happens when the bonds are shattered” in a business partnership. Download the […]
Ashish Mahendru Quoted By Legal Media On Win In Landry’s Case
HOUSTON – State District Judge Steven Kirkland agreed with Ashish Mahendru, lawyer for Cheryl Conley in a defamation suit filed by Landry’s Inc. over treatment of white tigers at the Downtown Aquarium, when the judge refused to reconsider his dismissal of the Landry’s lawsuit against Ms. Conley and the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Last month the judge […]
Ashish Mahendru Quoted By Media On Attorney Racist Rant
Ashish Mahendru, who serves on the advisory board of the South Asian Bar Association of Houston, appeared in court as an amicus to pursue sanctions against a Houston lawyer for a racist email rant. Mr. Mahendru was quoted by several media about this improper behavior by an attorney. Houston lawyer Gary Riebschlager agreed to pay […]
Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Anti-SLAPP Motion Against Landry’s Defamation Suit
HOUSTON – The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a motion asking a Harris County judge to dismiss a baseless lawsuit filed by Landry’s Inc. and the Downtown Aquarium Inc. that claims the animal protection organization defamed Landry’s restaurant simply by publicly commenting on the long-controversial mistreatment of four white tigers, Nero, Marina, Coral and Reef. […]