Premium Subscriber Q&A: Julia Wright
In this Q&A with The Texas Lawbook, Julia Wright discusses the traits she seeks in outside counsel, what outside counsel need to know when working with her and more.
A Guide to the Texas Mechanic’s Lien Process for In-House Counsel and Business Litigators
Lawyers should understand the steps in the mechanic's lien process so that they can prevent or resolve issues related to unpaid work that could expose the company to financial risks, like lien foreclosure or delays in project completion. Preventing or resolving these issues early can affect a company's bottom line. With careful drafting, corporate in-house counsel and savvy business lawyers may be able to add lien release language into any construction contracts the company enters, thus avoiding potential financial risk and general legal exposure all together.
Premium Subscriber Q&A: Sarah Payne
In this Q&A with The Texas Lawbook, Sarah Payne discusses the traits she seeks in outside counsel, what outside counsel need to know when working with her and more.
Texas Takes Aim at Delaware’s State of Incorporation Crown
Growing activism among Delaware courts, coupled with aggressive pro-relocation moves by the Texas Legislature, has contributed to the rise of a “DExit” movement, with businesses increasingly looking to move not only their headquarters, but their state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas.
27 Texas Law Professors Sign Amicus for Susman Godfrey
Susman Godfrey is getting a little help from their friends in the academic community. In an amicus brief filed late Wednesday in Susman Godfrey’s lawsuit against President Donald Trump, 775 law professors — including 27 from Texas law schools — asked a federal judge to rule in favor of the Houston-based litigation firm to help protect “the independence and integrity of the legal profession [and] the rights of clients to seek redress in the courts.”
AI Addenda — Navigating the Legal Landscape Across the Software Lifecycle
Legal professionals and organizations must adapt to the shifting landscape by addressing AI-related risks across contracting, implementation and operational phases. The growing need for AI addenda, encompassing everything from privacy and cybersecurity to data ownership and hallucinations, underscores the importance of a proactive and comprehensive approach to managing AI risks.
Jackson Walker Reaches First of Potentially Several Settlements in Ex-Judge Jones Bankruptcy Fee Case
Jackson Walker issued a statement to The Lawbook indicating more settlements will be filed soon. “We have always said that we regret being misled in this matter by our former partner, and we have continued to proactively reach out to other parties to try to resolve this matter in a constructive fashion,” the statement reads.
Brookfield Infrastructure Announces Acquisition of Colonial Enterprises for $9B
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, the infrastructure company of New York's Brookfield Asset Management, and its institutional partners announced on April 3 that it had entered an agreement to acquire 100 percent ownership of Colonial Enterprises and its midstream asset portfolio for $9 billion. Lawyers from Kirkland & Ellis and Simpson Thacher are advising on the deal.