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Houston Energy Litigator at Center of High-Profile Battle of Famed Artist’s Legacy - On most days, Hogan Lovells partner Kevin Lipson dives into complex legal matters for energy regulation law. But today, his attention is on an art auction that is crucial for the estate of famed artist Robert Indiana, known around the world for his "LOVE" images. Lipson represents the executor of Indiana's estate. Details here on how he got involved. November 16, 2018Natalie Posgate
North Texas Real Estate Developer Indicted for Fraud - A Collin County grand jury has indicted the owners and operators of North Forty Development and Texas Cash Cow Investments for securities fraud and money laundering. November 15, 2018Mark Curriden
CDT Roundup: 18 Deals, 13 Law Firms, 152 Texas Lawyers, $9.2B - Two segments of the mergers and acquisitions game that don’t get a lot of press are the middle market and venture capital. In her weekly roundup of transactions by Texas lawyers, The Lawbook's Claire Poole shares evidence that both categories are alive and well. November 14, 2018Claire Poole
The Secret To Defending An Oil Company? Don’t Expect Love - There are three ways to defend an oil company involved in litigation, according to EDGE Litigation Consulting's Dan Jacks and Mark Sobus: the good, the bad and the downright ugly. But even if it’s ugly, it's best to start any defense with the reality of what jurors really think about your client going in. November 12, 2018Natalie Posgate
Lawyers from Major Oil Companies Drill Down on Today’s Key In-House Issues - If you were ever wondering what it takes to get hired on big cases for BP, Exxon or Chevron, look no further. A trio of lawyers from the major oil companies dished during a conference last week on qualities they’re looking for – or not looking for – in their outside law firms. Natalie Posgate was at the panel discussion and has the details. November 12, 2018Natalie Posgate

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On Veterans’ Day, Two Lawyers View Their Service Past and Present - In 2016, Gulf War Era veterans began to outnumber those of the Vietnam Era, putting Texas on an arc to become home for more veterans than any other state. On this Veterans Day, here are two lawyers who are part of that trend. And one of them officially becomes a lawyer today. November 12, 2018Allen Pusey

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A Study of Three Sentences: Potential New Perspectives by the Texas Courts of Appeal - Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Curtis said “questions of jurisdiction are questions of power." That observation provides a useful lens to examine how three sentences from recent opinions by the Dallas Court of Appeals involve questions of power, and how they may illustrate areas where the newly-constituted Texas appellate courts may take new approaches. November 12, 2018David Coale

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