From Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha to Complex Franchise Agreements, Michael Sukenik is the Right Blend as Smoothie King’s New GC

Michael Sukenik spent a week behind the counter at Smoothie King making Slim-N-Trim Orange Vanilla and Pure Recharge Mango Strawberry shakes. He took orders, blended, washed and stocked shelves - a requirement for all new Smoothie King execs. Nearly three months on the job as GC, Sukenik tells The Texas Lawbook in an exclusive interview that he's tackling issues related to the headquarters relocation to Dallas, getting to know the C-team, trying to hire a lawyer for his legal department, re-evaluating our outside legal support and talking with a few Texas law firms.

June 27, 2018 Mark Curriden

‘The Art of War’ – Time-Tested Advice on Corporate Crisis PR Strategy, Litigation

This article applies Sun Tzu's principles to the modern era of public relations during corporate crises and addresses a more powerful weapon: the media.

June 26, 2018 Mark Curriden

Houston Judge Signs Order to Halt Sales of Fake Merch on Eagles Tour – Updated

A federal judge in Houston issued a preliminary injunction on Monday that bans the sale of bootlegged Eagles merchandise at concerts as the band’s 2018 North American tour continues.

June 26, 2018 Mark Curriden

Meet the Locke Lord Employee Who Inspired an Award-Winning HBA Initiative

Cindy Johnston is one of the most beloved employees in Locke Lord's Dallas office. She also helped shape former Houston Bar Association President Alistair Dawson's vision for Project TRAIN, a program that is being recognized this week at the State Bar Annual Meeting in Houston with a Star of Achievement Award.

June 20, 2018 Mark Curriden

Five Feared Words in Dallas Corporate Law: Kirkland is Coming to Town

The North Texas corporate legal industry has experienced monumental structural changes during the past year, but the business law community is suddenly facing the possibility of a major disruption that could change how business M&A law is practiced in Dallas for the next generation.

June 19, 2018 Mark Curriden

To Pay or Not to Pay? What the DOL’s New Test Means for Summer Internship Programs

As summer approaches, many Texas businesses are preparing to welcome interns into the workplace. Companies considering unpaid internships should be aware of the Department of Labor's new seven-factor test for determining whether or not interns must be paid as employees. Jordan Faykus and Emily Harbison of Baker McKenzie provide an analysis of this new legal standard.

June 19, 2018 Mark Curriden

Texas A&M Selects Emory Law Prof as New Law School Dean

The new dean of the Fort Worth-based law school will officially begin on July 15, according to an internal announcement obtained by The Texas Lawbook.

June 19, 2018 Mark Curriden

Updated: Munck Wilson Secures 10 Millionth Patent in USPTO History

A group of Dallas lawyers from Munck Wilson Mandala made patent history Tuesday by securing a laser detection technology patent for Raytheon. It is the 10 millionth patent to be issued in the U.S. since George Washington issued the first in 1790 to Samuel Hopkins for potash, an ingredient used in fertilizer.

June 19, 2018 Mark Curriden