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Evan Hoopfer of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: Texas Central Wins Key Legal Decision for High-Speed Rail Project

The Dallas to Houston high-speed rail project won a key legal battle Thursday. Up next? Potentially the Texas Supreme Court.

May 8, 2020 Evan Hoopfer of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: Trial Pitting Southwest Against Delta Over Love Field Gate Space Delayed Again

The trial, which was previously scheduled to start in May, has been pushed to the fall, according to an order from U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade.

March 27, 2020 Evan Hoopfer of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: Judge Denies Southwest Executive’s Attempt to Dismiss Defamation Suit

The issue stems from a public statement Southwest Chief Operating Officer Mike Van de Ven made last February.

February 7, 2020 Evan Hoopfer of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: Southwest, Delta spar over ‘Love Field Letters’ in ongoing lawsuit

Depending who you ask, the Love Field Letters are either "inappropriate and legally inadequate" or directed Dallas "to make reasonable efforts to accommodate competition at the airport." Evan Hoopfer of the Dallas Business Journal has the story.

July 10, 2019 Evan Hoopfer of the Dallas Business Journal

Dallas Business Journal: Dallas Love Field Saga Dispute Headed for SCOTUS

The Lemmon Avenue Terminal at Dallas Love Field Airport was demolished in 2009. Ten years later, two sides embroiled in a lawsuit are still debating whether or not the terminal had any value. The two sides — Love Terminal Partners and Virginia Aerospace, and the U.S. government — are gearing up for a potential showdown in the U.S. Supreme Court.

May 27, 2019 Evan Hoopfer of the Dallas Business Journal

DBJ: Union Sues American Airlines over Drug Tests

A union that represents American Airlines fleet service employees is suing the Fort Worth-based carrier because of what it deems are unnecessary drug tests.

November 20, 2018 Evan Hoopfer of the Dallas Business Journal

Shook Hardy Advises American Airlines in Patent Infringement Suit

American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against a travel company with a similar name alleging trademark infringement and a “flagrant and willful violation” of a previous settlement between the two parties, according to court documents filed last week.

October 9, 2018 Evan Hoopfer of the Dallas Business Journal

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  • P.S. — Houston Lawyers Win National Awards, Dallas Initiatives Receive Major Support - In this week’s edition of P.S., we highlight the Houston Lawyers Association and its members who earned several national honors at the National Bar Association Convention. Meanwhile, the Dallas Bar Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to the SMU Dedman School of Law’s First Amendment Clinic, bolstered by a $40,000 matching gift from the Stanton Foundation. Finally, an auction of memorabilia from retired U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn raised over $8,000 for the Dallas Women Lawyers Association Foundation, supporting grants for female legal professionals and women in need across North Texas.  August 29, 2025Krista Torralva

GCs, Lawyers & Firms

  • Holland & Knight Hires Another Longtime King & Spalding Healthcare Veteran - Holland & Knight has bolstered its healthcare transactions practice with the addition of Christina McNamara, a veteran attorney who spent 17 years at King & Spalding in Houston. Known for her experience advising hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and clinical labs, McNamara strengthens the firm’s growing healthcare and life sciences group. Her hiring follows the recent arrival of fellow King & Spalding healthcare alum Juliet McBride, underscoring the firm’s Texas expansion in serving the sector.
  • Barnes & Thornburg Adds PE Hire in Dallas
  • McKool Smith Hires High-Ranking U.S. Prosecutor in Dallas
  • Hicks Johnson Hires New Leader of its Appellate Practice 
  • Spencer Fane Adds IP Leader from Wick Phillips
  • DOJ Environmental Lawyer Joins Phelps Dunbar in Austin
  • Gray Reed Continues C-Suite Expansion
  • Fortune 150 E-Commerce Company Taps Lynn Pinker Partner to Lead Litigation
  • Munsch Hardt’s Summer Surge: New Faces, New Practices
  • Healthcare Deal Pro Joins Wick Phillips
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Dawn Pittman Collins
Richard Finneran
Elizabeth Freeman
David Gail
Elizabeth Gibson
David Jones
Frank Lopez
Abbe Lowell
Neal Manne
Billy Marsh
Tom Melsheimer
Tasha Moser
Justin Nelson
Reed O'Connor
Kate Pennartz
John “J.” Pieratt
Danielle Reyes
Christopher Richardson
Randy Sorrels
Harry Susman
Larry Vincent
Victor Vital
Brent Walker
Matt Weybrecht
Melody Wilkinson
Alex Wolens

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A&O Shearman
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Cozen O'Connor
Haynes Boone
Holland & Knight
Jackson Walker
King & Spalding
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Law Office of Liz Freeman
Paul Hastings
Porter Hedges
Sorrels Law
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Willkie
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