On a recent February morning, Ryan Pitts got his first experience in the Texas Supreme Court, accompanying a colleague who argued the case. That afternoon, Pitts learned a U.S. Fifth Circuit panel handed him a victory in his first-ever appellate argument.
Top Executives Sentenced for Roles in Kickback Schemes
U.S. District Judge Brantley Starr sentenced former Medoc Health Services Chief Executive Kevin Kuykendall and his wife, former vice president of finance, Sabrina Kuykendall on Wednesday. A poignant moment came from the judge at the conclusion of the hearing, when he addressed the Kuykendalls’ two adult sons who sat in the gallery.
Dallas Judge Rules Parkland Nurse Training and Employment Contracts Are Invalid
Judge Martin Hoffman dismissed Parkland Health’s claims against 10 of its former nurses who filed a motion for summary judgment. Several more nurses are still fighting the lawsuit. Hoffman said he wants to see how the appeals court justices rule in a similar case now before them.
King & Spalding Launches Dallas Office, Nabs Veronica Lewis Moyé from Gibson Dunn
Veronica Moyé joined King & Spalding as partner in the firm’s business litigation group. Moyé spoke with The Lawbook about her decision to move and what her goals are in this new chapter.
14 Indicted in Alleged Prescription Kickback Scheme
Ten doctors, two executives and their businesses have been indicted on federal conspiracy charges by a Dallas grand jury for allegedly perpetrating a kickback scheme. At the center of the alleged scheme are two businessmen who were also part of the massive Forest Park Medical Center kickback scheme.
Q&A with New Winstead IP Shareholder Austin Teng
Austin Teng, who officially joined Winstead this week, talks about his career change from software engineer to attorney and the future impact of artificial intelligence.
Winstead Adds Shareholder to IP Group
Former software engineer Austin Teng was previously a partner at Kirkland & Ellis in Austin.
Q&A: Labor and Employment Attorney Jennifer Trulock Discusses Recent Career Move and Employment Law Trends
Trulock shares her predictions on the impact of the upcoming presidential election, how Texas employment law has changed and her advice for younger lawyers.
Dallas Labor and Employment Lawyer Jennifer Trulock Joins Bradley
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings announced Trulock’s hire on Monday, five days after announcing another partner addition to its labor and employment practice in Houston. The firm said it is expanding its capabilities in the area of labor and employment, as well as growing its Texas footprint.
Court Reporters Say Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission ‘Turns a Blind Eye’ to A.I. Deposition Services
Senior U.S. District Judge David A. Ezra ruled an Austin transcription service violated Texas law governing the court reporting industry, even though the commission dismissed a complaint saying it lacked jurisdiction. Court reporters say Judge Ezra’s ruling is a profound decision that affirms their interpretation of the law.