Judge Miskel Appointed to Dallas Appellate Bench
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced that Collin County District Judge Emily Miskel, who lost a bid to get elected to the Fifth Court of Appeals last month, will be assuming an open seat on that court. Miskel has been a judge in Collin County since 2015.
Texas Lawbook Remembers Two Journalists Who Loved Their Work and Died Far Too Soon
The Texas Lawbook family this past weekend lost two of its extended family – Dallas Business Journal photographer Jake Dean and former Houston Chronicle and Dallas Morning News writer and editor Michael Lindenberger.
The Texas Lawbook Team Gives Thanks
When I started The Texas Lawbook 11 years ago this month, I had no idea what I was doing. My team may tell you that I still don’t. But the success The Lawbook has achieved seems like a miracle.
The reason: The Lawbook team. Without them, I would be operating a blog that not even my parents would pay to read. This week, I celebrate Thanksgiving because of my colleagues.
Q&A with Bell Nunnally IP Partner Roxanne Edwards
Edwards, who joined Bell Nunnally during the pandemic, visited with The Lawbook about the favorite aspects of her work and emerging and persistent intellectual property challenges, such as social media, international expansion and protecting client brands on online marketplaces.
Publisher's Note: This Q&A is a a premium subscriber thought leadership piece.
An Enduring Legacy of Service
Each day as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot in Pakistan and Afghanistan afforded the opportunity to help those in need. I doubt I’ll ever do anything that can match the intensity and exhilaration of serving in the military, which can make it even easier to live in the past. As tempting as that might be, it’s the obligation of every veteran to follow the example of the World War II generation and, for lack of a better phrase, get back to work.
It is my sincere hope that other veterans – particularly those of my vintage – can also find ways to continue serving.
Winston Counsels Chart Industries on $4.4B Acquisition of Howden
The two major producers of industrial equipment say the merger will allow both the scale and profitability to support their strategic orientation toward decarbonization and other clean alternative energy processes. Claire Poole reports.
Sidley, White & Case Counsel on Ensign Natural Resources’ $3B Sale to Marathon Oil
With the acquisition Marathon will double its presence in the Eagle Ford Shale to become one of the top producers in the basin. The company anticipates a post-close dividend raise of 11 percent. Claire Poole reports.
$10.9B Atlas Corp to be Acquired in Take-Private Transaction
Hong Kong-based Atlas Corp. is being taken private by a consortium of investors that includes the company's major stockholders and management. The deal was advised by some Texas-based lawyers. The Lawbook has the details.
Dallas Tax Lawyer Joseph Garza Charged in Billion-dollar Scheme
A Dallas tax lawyer who “exploited his position as an attorney” and promoted illegal tax shelters for wealthy Texas clients for several years has been charged with 41 counts of tax and wire fraud.
CDT Q3 2022 M&A Deal List
A comprehensive listing of Texas-involved deals reported to The Texas Lawbook as announced or completed between July 1 and September 30, 2022.
Q&A with Katten Privacy Expert Trisha Sircar
Sircar visited with The Texas Lawbook about what she learned as assistant general counsel of privacy at AIG, how she has used her privacy and cybersecurity expertise for a pro bono client and the key developments in her practice that businesses should be paying attention to.