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Lawsuits related to layoffs and job reductions in the oil patch have dramatically increased during the past 10 months. Employment complaints filed in the Southern and Western districts of Texas hit all-time highs in 2015. If filings during the first six weeks of this year are an indication, 2016 could shatter all records in Texas for lawsuits filed due to job reductions.
Rice Energy Inc. announced yesterday that it closed a $375 million strategic midstream equity investment by EIG Global Energy Partners. Vinson & Elkins partner Doug McWilliams led the deal team for Rice. Kirkland & Ellis corporate partners Andy Calder and John Pitts co-led the legal counsel for EIG's equity commitment.
Rice Energy Inc. announced yesterday that it closed a $375 million strategic midstream equity investment by EIG Global Energy Partners. Vinson & Elkins partner Doug McWilliams led the deal team for Rice. Kirkland & Ellis corporate partners Andy Calder and John Pitts co-led the legal counsel for EIG's equity commitment.
Cassandra Mott has been selected for membership in the Greater Houston Partnership’s Executive Women’s Partnership.
Cassandra Mott has been selected for membership in the Greater Houston Partnership’s Executive Women’s Partnership.
Embattled residential finance and investment firm United Development Funding says its top officers have been subpoenaed to provide a federal grand jury with documents related to the operation of the company.
Topgolf Entertainment Group announced today that Providence Equity Partners is making an undisclosed minority investment in the company. The popular golfing entertainment company said in a press release that the new capital will be used to open at least seven new venues and accelerate its media strategy. Gibson Dunn partner Robert Little led the deal team for the Dallas-based company. Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised Providence Equity Partners in the transaction.
Ostolaza and four other honorees will be recognized at the Girls Inc. New York Luncheon on March 7.
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