Nuremberg Revisited 70 Years Later – And Many North Texas Connections Explored

The Nuremberg trials were 70 years ago, but Plano-based Center for American and International Law will host next week an extraordinary symposium highlighting the many connections between Dallas and the historic trials. The Oct. 24 event will explore key aspects of the trials and today’s implications. CAIL also will unveil rare artifacts collected by former SMU Law Dean Robert Storey during his time as chief counsel to Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson in the prosecution of high-ranking Nazi officials at the Nuremberg trials.

October 17, 2016 Mark Curriden

RSP Permian Buys Silver Hill for $2.4B

Dallas-based RSP Permian said Thursday that it is buying Silver Hill Energy Partners and Silver Hill E&P II through a cash and stock transaction that totals $2.4 billion. Texas lawyers from V&E and Thompson & Knight are involved.

October 17, 2016 Mark Curriden

Half-Billion Divorce Case Blows Up in Galveston

Did you hear about the half-billion dollar divorce in Galveston? Bet not. The divorce was done so quietly that two years ago, almost no one heard about the $416 million ruling a Galveston court declared in Winnie Alwazzan's favor. It was so quiet, lawyers contend, that even Winnie's estranged husband, Isa Alwazzan, didn't know. The Houston Chronicle has full details on this bizarre legal battle.

October 17, 2016 Mark Curriden

Former U.S. District Court Judge Michael Schneider Joins JAMS’ Texas Resolution Center

Schneider served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas from 2004 to 2016 and was on the bench of the Supreme Court of Texas for two years prior to that.

October 12, 2016 Mark Curriden

Former U.S. District Court Judge Michael Schneider Joins JAMS' Texas Resolution Center

Schneider served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas from 2004 to 2016 and was on the bench of the Supreme Court of Texas for two years prior to that.

October 12, 2016 Mark Curriden

Underwood Law Firm Adds School Law Expert

A primary focus of Janet Bubert's practice is on special education and programs for students with disabilities.

October 12, 2016 Mark Curriden

Norton Rose Fulbright Elects Next U.S. Managing Partner

Daryl Lansdale, Jr., who is currently the head of Norton Rose Fulbright's U.S. business practice, will take the reins from Linda Addison on Jan. 1, 2017 and lead the U.S. operations of the largest law firm in Texas. Lansdale, who is based in Houston and San Antonio, says there is a "ton of opportunity" in the legal market today.

October 11, 2016 Mark Curriden

Updated: Phillips 66 Partners Sets Record for its Largest Dropdown Acquisition

Houston-based Phillips 66 is selling 30 crude refined products and natural gas liquids assets to its master limited partnership, Phillips 66 Partners, for $1.3 billion, the companies said Tuesday. At least one Texas law firm, Vinson & Elkins, is involved in the deal. The Texas Lawbook is checking with others.

October 11, 2016 Mark Curriden

Bringing a Business-Minded Approach to Mediation: Q&A with Johnson Conflict Resolution’s L. J. Johnson

© 2016 The Texas Lawbook. One of the most interesting recent developments in commercial litigation is the manner in which a new generation of mediators is using creative and business-minded

October 9, 2016 Mark Curriden

Bringing a Business-Minded Approach to Mediation: Q&A with Johnson Conflict Resolution’s L. J. Johnson

© 2016 The Texas Lawbook. One of the most interesting recent developments in commercial litigation is the manner in which a new generation of mediators is using creative and business-minded

October 9, 2016 Mark Curriden

Free Speech vs. Offensive Trademarks: Implications of the Supreme Court’s Decision to Hear Lee v. Tam

The trademark legal battle being fought by the Asian-American band named “The Slants” has entered a new arena. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear The Slants case and make a decision that will answer the question: does the government have the right to reject registration of disparaging trademarks?

October 9, 2016 Mark Curriden

Free Speech vs. Offensive Trademarks: Implications of the Supreme Court’s Decision to Hear Lee v. Tam

The trademark legal battle being fought by the Asian-American band named “The Slants” has entered a new arena. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear The Slants case and make a decision that will answer the question: does the government have the right to reject registration of disparaging trademarks?

October 9, 2016 Mark Curriden