An overarching theme in the revisions to the Labor Code in Senate Bill 45, signed May 30 by Gov. Greg Abbott and effective Sept. 1, is that employers must take reasonable steps to prevent harassment and immediately act when harassment is known or reported. This article elaborates on the key changes and practical implications for employers.
Premium Subscriber Spotlight: Haynes and Boone
Haynes and Boone said its biggest achievement in 2020 was continuing to grow as a firm and moving forward on long-term plans despite the challenges posed by the pandemic: the firm opened new offices in San Francisco and North Dallas; signed a lease to move its Dallas office in 2021 to a new office tower; and hired 46 lateral lawyers in key markets and practices.
Mergermarket: Top 50 M&A Deals H1 2021
Below are the top valued 50 M&A transactions for the first half of 2021 involving one or more Texas-headquartered companies. The data compiled by Mergermarket and provided exclusively to The
Premium Subscriber Spotlight: Baker Botts
Baker Botts completed more than 50,000 pro bono hours firmwide in 2020 – the most ever by the Houston-based firm in a single year. In addition, the firm formed a strategic collaboration with Official Black Wall Street and has committed to providing $10 million of free legal services to its member businesses over the course of three years. Baker Botts also scored key litigation successes – one in a landmark patent infringement case and another in a significant wartime claims dispute.
Premium Subscriber Spotlight: Munck Wilson Mandala
Munck Wilson identified executive committee member Jenny Martinez as one partner who really shined in 2020 and has played a leading role in recruiting and hiring strong female laterals. The Dallas-based firm has nearly tripled its female partner headcount in the past three years. Looking ahead, the firm aims to expand in Miami by the end of the year.
Premium Subscriber Spotlight: Norton Rose Fulbright
What were the firm’s biggest or most important (non-client) achievements as a firm in 2020? At Norton Rose Fulbright, we achieved our greatest successes this past year in diversity, equity and
Sheppard Mullin Picks Up Dallas Healthcare Partner
Phillip Kim is the fifth addition to Sheppard Mullin’s firmwide healthcare practice this year.
Texas Legislature Clarifies Limits on Recovering Attorneys’ Fees in Breach of Contract Cases
After three failed prior attempts, the Texas Legislature has finally accepted the invitation of state and federal courts across Texas to ‘fix’ Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 38.001. This relic of Texas law will soon be history.
Being Myself and Building My Career are One in the Same
When I accepted an offer in 2011 to return to Texas to begin my career, I wondered if I would eventually have to leave to practice elsewhere. Ten years later, I’m still here and I’ve learned that professional success for queer voices in Texas is not only possible, but is celebrated.
Baker Botts’ Top Tax Litigator to Head to Kirkland
The move signifies Kirkland’s ramped up effort to grow its operations in Texas with practice areas beyond corporate M&A.
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