The News and Insights section highlights the latest updates from Crain Caton & James, including attorney achievements, firm milestones, case successes, and community involvement. Stay informed about how our team is making an impact—both in the legal field and beyond.
Oct 5 2026
Environmental Alerts
EPA Invites States to Submit Information on PM2.5 Attainment
In a news release issued October 2, 2026, EPA announced that all states were welcome...
Sep 28 2026
Environmental Alerts
Data Centers, Transmission Lines, and Rising Electric Demand
In the last two years, I have had the privilege of representing multiple landowners before...
Sep 22 2026
Environmental Alerts
Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA’s Methylene Chloride Rule
EPA determined that almost all uses of methylene chloride (MC) pose an unreasonable risk of...
Sep 15 2026
Banking COI
Recent Case of Interest Where the Fifth Circuit Upheld a Foreclosure on Mailing Practices Alone, Without Postmarks or Return Receipts
In Rummans v. HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee for MASTR Reperforming Loan Trust 2005-2,...
Sep 14 2026
Environmental Alerts
Divided Fifth Circuit Rejects Federal Claims for City’s Unsafe Drinking Water
Residents sued the city of Jackson, Mississippi alleging Jackson violated their rights by allowing lead...
Sep 8 2026
Environmental Alerts
Federal Court Dismisses Another Challenge to California Off-Shore Production
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a federal district court in California dismissed...
Sep 1 2026
Firm News
Crain Caton & James Announces 2026 Executive Committee, Effective September 1
HOUSTON, TEXAS, September 1, 2026 — Crain Caton & James, a Houston law firm, today...
Aug 31 2026
Environmental Alerts
CSB Updates Investigation of Multi-Fatality Tank Failure
On August 28, 2026, the US Chemical Safety and Hazardous Investigation Board (CSB) issued an...