The Houston-based law firm has dominated M&A charts for law firms representing Texas-based businesses for as long as such accounting as taken place, thanks to its strength in advising clients in the energy sector.
Chris LaFollette: The No. 1 Texas M&A Dealmaker in 2015
The corporate partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld led the most mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures or divestitures than any other lawyer in the Lone Star State in 2015, according to new data from The Texas Lawbook’s Corporate Deal Tracker.
Low Oil Prices Sink 2015 Texas M&A Activity
In the world of mergers and acquisitions, 2014 and 2015 couldn’t have been more different in Texas. What’s more, legal and financial experts have no idea what is in store
Yetter Coleman and HayBoo Win Pro Bono Foster Care Reform Case
In a 255-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Janis Graham Jack ruled that the state is currently violating foster children’s constitutional rights by not protecting them from an unreasonable risk of harm.
A Word with John Goodgame: The Top M&A Dealmaker in 1H 2015
John Goodgame is having a very good year. The corporate partner at Akin Gump has led more mergers and acquisitions (11) during the first seven months of 2015 than any other lawyer in Texas, according to The Texas Lawbook’s Corporate Deal Tracker. Learn why he’s doing so many energy transactions.
SCOTX Provides Clearer Guidance for Workplace Injury Cases
The Supreme Court of Texas issued a potentially precedent-setting decision that may have significant future implications for both workers at Texas businesses and the employers.
Greenberg Traurig Prevails in $6.4 Million Health Care Billing Technology Case
A Dallas judge on Wednesday ordered two local companies and its owner to pay Austin-based Growtheorem $6.4 million for wrongfully cutting the consulting company out of a deal that caused it to lose out on commissions it claimed the defendants had promised it.
Yetter Coleman, HayBoo Challenge TX Foster Care System
The more than 12,000 children in Texas’ long-term foster care system are seeking federal judicial oversight to improve their care.
Baker Botts and V&E Advise on $1.15 Billion Pipeline Deal
Plains All American has agreed to purchase Occidental Petroleum Corporation’s 50 percent interest in the BridgeTex pipeline, which extends from Colorado City in West Texas to Texas City.
Baker Botts and V&E Advise on $1.15 Billion Pipeline Deal
Plains All American has agreed to purchase Occidental Petroleum Corporation’s 50 percent interest in the BridgeTex pipeline, which extends from Colorado City in West Texas to Texas City.