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SCOTUS Hands Locke Lord’s Hastings Win in Major Forum-Selection Dispute
By Mark Curriden, JDSenior Writer for The Texas Lawbook
(December 3) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a Texas case Tuesday that companies can use contractual agreements with other businesses to dictate the courts in specific states where disputes between the companies must be resolved. The decision is a huge win for large businesses operating in multiple states that want to litigate all their civil disputes in their home jurisdiction.
The Inside Story of American Airlines Settlement with DOJ
By Mark Curriden, JD
Senior Writer for The Texas Lawbook
(December 2) – Next Monday, before the financial markets open, lawyers for American Airlines and US Airways will gather in the Dallas offices of Weil, Gotshal & Manges on the second floor of the Crescent Court to sign the “closing papers” officially merging the two companies and creating the world’s largest airline. The closing, which will be more ceremonial than substantive, ends one of the most complex, expensive and successful corporate bankruptcies in U.S. history. This is the inside story of how the airlines settled the Justice Department’s lawsuit to block the merger – a lawsuit that the airlines, the federal government and nearly all legal experts said couldn’t be settled.
Baker Botts Advises in $4.3 Billion Acquisition
Tucson, Ariz.-based UNS Energy Corporation has approved a $4.3 billion merger agreement with Fortis, Inc., Canada’s largest investor-owned gas and electric distribution utility.…
HayBoo & Weil Lead $600 Million Food Company Acquisition
Dallas' Kainos Capital is selling Earthbound Farm to WhiteWave, a spinoff from Dean Foods in Dallas. …
V&E Advises in Two Deals, One with Mayer Brown
One deal is worth $950 million and the other is worth $435 million.…
V&E Represents Wayzata in $625 Million Power Plant Sale
Houston-based Calpine Corporation is purchasing a power plant from Wayzata that is located in Guadalupe County, Texas, 30 miles northeast of San Antonio.…
Jones Day and V&E Advise in $2.6 Billion Joint Venture — Updated
Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Enbridge Energy Partners have entered a joint venture agreement that involves a $2.6 billion pipeline project in the Bakken Shale region.…
SEC: Texans Rank Fourth in Snitching on Business Fraud
The SEC received 135 tips in 2013 from Texans blowing the whistle on bosses or business partners for possible fraud. …
Andrews, Sidley and V&E Advise in $560 Million Transaction
CAMAC Energy will acquire remaining interests in offshore Nigeria from Allied Energy for more than $560 million.…
GCs Call for Reforms to Limit Patent Trolls
The chief legal officers of Whataburger, Rackspace Hosting Inc., the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association and the Internet Association trade group said patent lawsuits have an $80 billion…
Dallas Urban Debate Alliance Opens Doors for At-Risk Youth
By Natalie Posgate
Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook
(December 11) - Statistics document the benefits of debate, especially for future attorneys and at-risk youth. So, with the lead of Craig Budner, a group of Dallas lawyers are talking the talk by supporting debate programs in DISD schools, mentoring students and contributing to the diversity of their profession.
John Sullivan III Joins K&L Gates, Talks Pro Bono
Sullivan becomes the 14th lawyer and 11th partner of the firm's Houston office.…
SMU Considers Six Candidates for Next Law Dean
Two of the candidates are deans at other law schools. One is even an SMU…
Dan Baucum to Join Cantey Hanger
Baucum will join the Fort Worth-based firm as a partner on Dec. 3. …
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