Free Speech, Due Process and Trial by Jury
Eleven federal courtrooms in Texas have sat empty for years amid political wrangling, including a judgeship in Corpus Christi that has been vacant since 2011. Texas also has two appeals court seats empty since 2012 and 2013. The Trump administration has been moving swiftly to fill these Texas vacancies, which could end up being his most enduring legacy.
Nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements have become an integral component of executive compensation packages. They are a means by which employers attract and retain key employee talent. Tax reforms pending in Congress, if enacted as proposed, will significantly limit the advantages and usefulness of such agreements and impact the design and taxation of executive compensation going forward. Now, conflicting amendments have been introduced. This article examines the issue in-depth.
SandRidge Energy announced Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Bonanza Creek Energy for $746 million. Both companies had emerged from bankruptcies filed last year. Claire Poole has details of the deal and the names of the lawyers who advised them.
The digital health market is expected to exceed $200 billion by 2020. Many companies and startups looking for a share of this market are headquartered right here in Texas. This article from lawyers at Jones Day looks at the legal and regulatory issues facing these emerging technologies.
U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone sentenced investment adviser Lawrence Allen DeShetler of The Woodlands to five years in prison for fleecing clients of $1.9 million. The Houston Chronicle has all the details.
Two women GCs are starting off the week on total #girlboss status, leading Irving-based Vistra Energy’s first mega-deal: a $4 billion purchase of Houston-based Dynegy. They both hired outside lawyers based in New York.
An electrical explosion and fire during the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey left the downtown Houston office of Lone Star Legal Aid in chaos at a time when emergency legal aid would be needed most. Then came the law firm “first responders.” Janet Elliott tells how the legal community pitched in to help.
Third-party financing can be an attractive option for commercial plaintiffs who want to press their claims while hedging risk and preserving capital. But many companies and their lawyers are not familiar with the process of securing litigation funding. In this piece, Eric Chenoweth and Priya Pai of Bentham IMF explain how to find and partner with a funder.
Companies in Texas and beyond are increasingly adopting AI to drive innovation and production. The value of the AI market could top a staggering $46 billion by 2020, according to one estimate. This article from lawyers at Jones Day explains what corporate legal and compliance teams should know about the risks and opportunities associated with AI.
Lake Conroe dam officials released 106 billion gallons of water into the West Fork of the San Jacinto River in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, resulting in the flooding of thousands of homes in Montgomery and northern Harris County. Hundreds of those property owners have filed lawsuits demanding the San Jacinto River Authority be held accountable. (Subscription required).
Texas' Third District Court of Appeals recently held that the state's anti-SLAPP statute covers private commercial speech and association in addition to constitutionally protected rights. This adds to the challenges businesses face in litigating trade secret misappropriation cases against former employees. But recent Fifth Circuit case law suggests filing in federal court could be a better option.
While the rapid growth of the sharing economy has expanded a multitude of business opportunities, it has also raised legal questions about the use of real property in the short-term rental market. This overview of Texas law on the subject shows how courts, cities, and neighborhoods have attempted to restrict or allow short-term rentals and gives tips for regulating them through restrictive covenants.
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