Latham Hires Kirkland Midstream Partner Jonathan Castelan
Latham & Watkins announced that it hired midstream-focused corporate M&A attorney Jonathan Castelan from Kirkland & Ellis' Houston office.
Lawyer Discipline: State Bar of Texas
The State Bar of Texas has announced its most recent disciplinary actions. According to the state bar, five judges were disciplined, including one judicial suspension. In addition, seven Texas lawyers were suspended and two more received public reprimands.
Rosewood Corp Promotes Sinead Soesbe to GC
The Rosewood Corporation announced Wednesday that long-time general counsel C. Jedson Nau is “scaling back” his work for the Dallas-based real estate and investment firm and that Sinead Clifford Soesbe is taking his place.
TX Bar Prez Questions Mandatory Dues, Seeks Dismantling Young Lawyer Division Voting Procedure
Joe Longley sent a letter Tuesday to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that questions the legality of the mandatory State Bar of Texas to charge dues to its members to pay for programs, including support for the Young Lawyers Association. He also challenges the constitutionality of TYLA elections.
Existential (Lease) Crisis: When Is a Lease “in Existence”?
In Crow v. Lookadoo, the San Antonio Court of Appeals recently interpreted the phrase “lease in existence” – in the absence of any "subject to" language – as creating an ongoing right for the defendants. This case highlights the need for precise drafting.
Lawyer Discipline: State Bar of Texas
Three lawyers have resigned from the bar and six others have received suspensions as the result of disciplinary actions by the State Bar of Texas. The Texas Lawbook has the details as reported by state disciplinary authorities.
TX Supremes Weigh Reliance on Contracts v. Texas Law
Mercedes-Benz is asking the Texas Supreme Court to declare that signed written contracts are sacrosanct and override all extra-contractual statements, even if those extra-contractual promises amount to felony fraud, directly contradict Legislative policy and cause severe financial harm to a Texas business. The Texas Lawbook has details.
Comments on EPA’s Proposed Amendments to Methane and VOC Emissions Standards Due Dec. 17
The EPA is seeking comments on proposed amendments of the 2016 New Source Performance Standards Subpart OOOOa requirements, including the fugitive emissions, well site pneumatic pump and professional engineer certification requirements. Lawyers at Thompson & Knight provide an overview.