Baker Botts, McKool Smith & Lidji Dorey Lead Dr Pepper and Dublin Bottler Settlement
The 1970s Dr Pepper commercial was catchy: “I’m a Pepper, he’s a Pepper, she’s a Pepper, wouldn’t you like to be a Pepper, too?”
Texas AG and Johnson & Johnson Battle in Opening Statements
In opening statements today in the state’s $1 billion false drug marketing case against Johnson & Johnson, a lawyer for the company said he will present “real world” evidence that the antipsychotic Risperdal was widely used by medical professionals on adults and children because it works better than competing products.
State’s Billion-Dollar Case Against Johnson & Johnson Goes to Trial Today in Travis County
Allen Jones was an investigator for the Pennsylvania Inspector General a decade ago when a routine inquiry exposed a pattern of pharmaceutical companies lavishing trips, meals and other perks on state officials who were in positions to influence which drugs would be used to treat patients under Medicaid.
Jones Day Leads Chesapeake Midstream in Acquiring Appalachia Midstream Assets for $865 million
Lawyers from the Texas offices of Jones Day represented Chesapeake Midstream Partners LP in its $865 million purchase of an affiliated pipeline unit called Appalachia Midstream Services LLC. and its Marcellus Shale assets.
Andrews & Kurth Leads WCA Waste Sale to Marquarie
Andrews & Kurth is representing Houston-based WCA Waste Corporation in its sale to Macquarie Infrastructure Partners II for $526 million – an all-cash deal that was made public Wednesday.
Andrews & Kurth Leads WCA Waste Sale to Marquarie
Andrews & Kurth is representing Houston-based WCA Waste Corporation in its sale to Macquarie Infrastructure Partners II for $526 million – an all-cash deal that was made public Wednesday.
Top 10 Texas Legal Business Stories of 2011
A combination of high-profile bankruptcies, political conflicts and contentious business disputes dominated the Texas legal landscape during the past year.
Jones Day’s Sprint to Close Weir – Seaboard Deal
Just three weeks. That’s how long it took Dallas M&A lawyer Troy B. Lewis and his team at Jones Day to close The Weir Group’s $675 million acquisition of Houston-based Seaboard Holdings, an independent wellhead solutions provider focused on the growing North American unconventional oil and gas drilling and production markets.
Dallas Corporate Lawyer Jeffrey Chapman Leads Bi-Lo’s $560 million Acquisition of Winn Dixie
Just 18 months ago, Bi-Lo was mired in bankruptcy. Today, the southern grocery chain, which is now owned by Dallas-based Lone Star Funds, announced it is acquiring Winn Dixie for $560 million in an all-cash deal.
Texas Lawyers Assist American Veterans
Joseph “Chester” Romero tried for years to file for disability benefits after sustaining back injuries during World War II, but dozens of filings yielded no results. Romero, like many veterans in his situation, couldn’t afford a lawyer. But he got one anyway.
Chairman Smith: The Man Behind Bankruptcy Venue Reform
Rep. Lamar Smith remembers his first election as precinct chairman in San Antonio. He knocked on just about every door in the district and personally asked for people’s vote.
Business Bankruptcies Down, But Probably Not Why You Think
The number of businesses seeking the protection of Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas declined significantly for the first nine months of 2011.