ACG DFW Selects Polsinelli's Gemma Descoteaux as Chair of Women in ACG DFW
Descoteaux, a shareholder in the Dallas office of Polsinelli, focuses her practice on corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Laura Gibson Named New President of HBA
Gibson, a partner at Ogden, Gibson, Broocks, Longoria & Hall LLP, has been a member of the HBA Board of Directors since 2006.
SCOTUS: Baker Botts Loses Battle over Fees in Bankruptcy Case
The justices ruled that lawyers who vigorously fight with their own clients in bankruptcy court over legal fees cannot seek reimbursement for the time they spent battling over those fees – even if the bankruptcy judge rules the lawyers did a great job and deserve the money.
Texas’ Eastern District Moves May Curb Recent Trend of Early Challenges by Patent Suit Defendants
Patent holders asserting their rights in front of U.S. District Judge Gilstrap likely will applaud a new rule that allows cases to move forward with some discovery and claim construction before having patent validity issues addressed by the court. This article provides a complete analysis.
Latham and Bracewell Lead Complex $5.35 Billion Midstream JV Formation
New York-based Hess Corporation agreed Thursday to form a joint venture valued at $5.35 billion with private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners.
HBAA Elects Winstead’s Betsy Peticolas as President
Peticolas focuses her practice on environmental compliance, permitting and enforcement concerning air, water and waste.
Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod to Receive 2015 Pope Award
Judge Elrod will be honored at the Annual Texas Supreme Court Historical Society Dinner on September 11 in Austin.
Simon, Ray & Winikka Nearly Doubles in Size
The litigation boutique recently announced the additions of Jones Day veterans Katie Colopy, Jeffrey Joyce and Michael Rice.