Paul Takahashi of the Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle: SCOTX to Decide ERCOT’s Sovereign Immunity

The Texas Supreme Court is weighing a 2016 dispute brought by Panda Energy against ERCOT that could decide if the quasi-governmental non-profit corporation power grid operator should be protected from civil lawsuits via a cloak of sovereign immunity. The Houston Chronicle has details.

February 23, 2021 Paul Takahashi of the Houston Chronicle

Chron: More than 240 U.S. Energy Bankruptcies Forecast by 2021

If the forecast by Norwegian energy research firm Rystad Energy is true, the number of energy bankruptcies from the coronavirus-driven oil crash will eclipse that of the last bust.

May 22, 2020 Paul Takahashi of the Houston Chronicle

P.S. — Law Firms Feed Minds and Meals - In this week’s column, Gray Reed honors the legacy of James “Jim” McGraw, a founding partner and a beloved University of Houston Law Center alumnus, through the firm’s creation of a $50,000 endowed scholarship. We also spotlight volunteers from Greenberg Traurig’s Dallas office who packed over 100,000 meals to help feed children in Haiti. Also, the Texas Access to Justice Commission has announced this year’s Deborah G. Hankinson Award winners, recognizing local bar and young lawyer organizations for their commitment to expanding access to justice. Finally, Spanish-speaking lawyers or assistants are sought for a Houston volunteer opportunity and tickets and sponsorships are still available for a Casino Night benefitting the San Antonio Legal Services Association. August 22, 2025Krista Torralva & Elle Grinnell
My Five Favorite Books: Dana Collins (Litigation Counsel at Raytheon) - My list starts with a professional read for every attorney or negotiator and finishes with Ron Chernow's telling of President Ulysses S. Grant's unique genius, powered by his astounding 20-cigar-a-day habit.

Editor’s note: The Texas Lawbook is pleased to offer this new column in partnership with Texas-based Half Price Books sharing our readers’ favorite reads. August 20, 2025Dana Collins

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Paul Takahashi of the Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle: SCOTX to Decide ERCOT’s Sovereign Immunity

Chron: More than 240 U.S. Energy Bankruptcies Forecast by 2021

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