Angeles Garcia Cassin’s practice is focused on defending companies in the healthcare, retail and e-commerce industries. One of her existing clients is already a client of Sheppard Mullin, she shared in an interview with The Texas Lawbook.
Barnes & Thornburg Hires Litigation Pro From Holland & Knight
As equity partner, Nicholas Sarokhanian will work out of the firm’s Dallas and Minneapolis offices, cementing his family’s pandemic move to the Twin Cities’ area where his wife stars in the Magnolia Network’s The Art of Vintage.
Dallas Jury Awards $37.5M to Family of Trucker Killed by Oncor Driver
An Oncor Electric Delivery Co. driver was negligent in the 2021 crash, jurors decided. Their damages award was about half of what the plaintiffs requested in trial, but was still more than Oncor offered ahead of trial, Zehl & Associates lawyer Matt Greenberg told The Texas Lawbook.
Voting Underway on State Bar’s Proposed Rule Changes
Most of the proposed rules on the State Bar of Texas rules vote ballot are similar to American Bar Association rules and modernize Texas laws, an expert said. The voting period closes April 30.
Former U.S. Trustee Trial Attorney Goes to Ross, Smith & Binford
J. Casey Roy’s experience in regulatory and healthcare matters presents a “truly unique breadth of expertise,” firm partner Jason Binford said in announcing the lateral move. Roy also previously served as an assistant attorney general for Texas.
Tesla Urges Fifth Circuit to Revive Suit Over Louisiana Direct Sales Ban
Texas’ direct-to-consumer sales law is similar to Louisiana’s. A decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit panel could have implications for Texas, where Tesla has unsuccessfully lobbied to overturn the law.
Houston Jury Hits Fracking Company with $8.9M Verdict in Patent Infringement Trial
Nitro Fluids infringed on two of Cameron International Corporation’s patents, a federal jury decided. John Keville, the Sheppard Mullin partner who represented Cameron, discusses what challenges Cameron faced and why he believes the trial went in his client’s favor.
Tom Melsheimer to Co-Chair Winston & Strawn Litigation Department
Melsheimer, who is the managing partner at the Dallas office, is poised to take on a new role, helping to lead the firm’s 450-person litigation team. In an interview with The Texas Lawbook, Melsheimer shares his philosophy for leadership and ways the firm is breaking the mold.
SCOTX Hears Arguments in Oncor Appraisal Disputes
The justices had consolidated the oral arguments in two cases that involve disputes in Mills and Wilbarger counties. The cases are part of a large group of lawsuits filed by Oncor to fight the valuation of its transmission lines in 13 counties. The utility company argues incorrect data provided by a private appraisal firm to determine 2019 values led to a $7 million overvaluation of its property and a “windfall” of taxes for the local governments.
Ben Barnes Talks Leaving Kirkland, Launching Texas Office for Missouri Boutique
Texas’ growing economy and “dynamic legal market” present “many opportunities for a nimble firm like Dowd Bennett,” Barnes said in an interview with The Texas Lawbook following the announcement of his move from Kirkland & Ellis. Barnes, now a partner at Dowd Bennett, has long-held ties to St. Louis, where the litigation boutique is based.