A federal jury in Sherman tossed claims late Friday by Denver-based Evicam that an Allen-based competitor had violated two of its patents related to the technology in law enforcement video surveillance equipment.
Patent Suits Dwindle As New Era Dawns In EDTX
A Supreme Court ruling helped steer more plaintiffs to places like Delaware, though experts believe East Texas’ efficient justices will maintain the district’s popularity as a place to settle patent spats. The Texas Lawbook has the stats.
Norton Rose Fulbright Wins an Appeal in Long-running Mineral Rights Case
Norton Rose Fulbright’s recent win in a Texarkana appeals court involves a nearly decade-long dispute over ownership rights in the Haynesville Shale. The legal battle’s complexity is truly remarkable; one could even say it resembles an episode-specific character web from the HBO hit series “Game of Thrones.” The Lawbook has the details.
Fredrickson, Munoz and White Advise ArcLight and Halcón in $1.4B Asset Deal
ArcLight Capital Partners is paying $1.4 billion to acquire oil and gas properties in the Williston Basin from Houston-based Halcón Resources. ArcLight GC Theodore Burke and associate GC Christine Miller hired Latham to advise it in the acquisition, while Halcón CLO David Elkouri and associate GCs Kason Kerr and Jason Payne turned to Thompson & Knight.
Updated – Kirkland, Jones Day & Gibson Dunn Advise in Oncor’s $18.1B Sale to Berkshire Hathaway
One minute after midnight Friday morning, Energy Future Holdings announced that it reached an agreement to sell Oncor to Berkshire Hathaway Energy for $18.1 billion. EFH GC Andy Wright and Kirkland partners Andy Calder and John Pitts are advising EFH. Pat Villareal of Jones Day represents. Gibson Dunn is advising Warren Buffet. Oncor GC Allen Nye will be the company’s new CEO.
Updated – Kirkland, Jones Day & Gibson Dunn Advise in Oncor’s $18.1B Sale to Berkshire Hathaway
One minute after midnight Friday morning, Energy Future Holdings announced that it reached an agreement to sell Oncor to Berkshire Hathaway Energy for $18.1 billion. EFH GC Andy Wright and Kirkland partners Andy Calder and John Pitts are advising EFH. Pat Villareal of Jones Day represents. Gibson Dunn is advising Warren Buffet. Oncor GC Allen Nye will be the company’s new CEO.
5th Circuit: Texas Partnership Liability Withstands 19th Century SCOTUS Ruling
A North Dakota farming couple involved in a defunct West Texas agribusiness cannot rely on a 145-year-old court ruling to avoid paying past debts under Texas general partnership liability law, a federal appeals court has ruled. The decision is a significant win for Dallas lawyer Clayton Bailey, who argued that the Keeleys cannot use a 19th century SCOTUS decision to escape $1.3 million owed his client, Crop Production Services. The Texas Lawbook has complete details.
Congressional GOP Seeks to Curb Environmental Lawsuits
When it comes to expanding U.S. oil and gas production, President Trump has few greater hurdles than litigation from environmental groups that can tie up companies and federal agencies for years. Now Republicans in Congress are examining ways by which to reduce the delays such litigation can bring to drilling and mining projects on federal lands. The Houston Chronicle has all the details.
Weil’s Glenn West Leads Two Deals in One Week
Last week marked the official start of summer, but so far it appears to be all work no play for Dallas corporate lawyer Glenn West. In the past week, he has handled a $1.6 billion deal for a concrete block maker and has helped a packaging company expand into the wine, food, produce and e-commerce customer segments.
Gibson Dunn, V&E Handle $1B Equity Commitment for New Company Formation
A group of Vinson & Elkins and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher lawyers said Wednesday that they advised Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Encino Energy in their equity commitment to form Encino Acquisition Partners, a joint venture between the two companies that will focus on U.S. oil and gas acquisition opportunities.