The jury found that church leaders violated a legally binding commitment it made to its former executive pastor of 20 years and his wife.
Jones Walker Adds Another Former Energy Executive to Houston Office
The Louisiana-based law firm announced on Wednesday that Jim Noe, one of the original members of the management team of Hercules Offshore, joined the firm as special counsel.
Dallas Corporate Immigration Law Boutique Adds Cindy Kang Ansbach
Ansbach, the former head of Norton Rose Fulbright’s global immigration practice, was most recently running her own shop, The Ansbach Group.
TX Solicitor Keller Joins Baker Botts, Kyle Hawkins is Replacement
Scott Keller, the solicitor general for Texas for the past three-and-one-half years, is joining Baker Botts as a partner in its appellate law section.
DBJ: Feds charge Addison marijuana investment firm with fraud, seize $1.4M in cash
Addison marijuana investor Greenview Investment Partners has been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly making false promises about its returns to those wanting to put money into the industry.
2nd Circuit Affirms Debtors’ Ability to Reject Gathering Agreements in Bankruptcy Cases
In this article, lawyers from King & Spalding say that although the recent wave of oil and gas bankruptcies has crested and prices have somewhat rebounded, the Second Circuit’s decision may have a lasting impact on future bankruptcies in the industry.
Get More Bang for Your Compliance Buck by Conducting Risk Assessments
Attorneys at Greenberg Traurig explain the nuts and bolts of assessing a company’s anti-corruption risk and for updating compliance policies and procedures as a company evolves.
Ken Starr Joins Lanier Law Firm
Earlier this year, Houston trial lawyer Mark Lanier hired former U.S. Solicitor Ken Star to argue a couple cases at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
ACC-DFW & The Texas Lawbook Unveil Plans for 2018 Outstanding Corporate Counsel Awards
This year’s awards ceremony will be Jan. 24 at the President George W. Bush Library and Institute. Save the date. This article has the details.
ConocoPhillips to Name Kelly Rose as New GC
Houston-based energy giant ConocoPhillips is expected to name Baker Botts corporate transactional partner Kelly Brunetti Rose as its new general counsel, The Texas Lawbook has learned.