Nick Kennedy, a partner in the firm’s Dallas office, recently argued his first case before the U.S. Supreme Court. He sat for an interview with The Lawbook about the experience, the preparation and the possible ramifications of the court’s decision.
Irving-Based Mining Co. Can’t Recover $48M Mexican Judgment
The ruling is the latest — but surely not the last — in an 11-year litigation war over the operation of a gold mine in Sinaloa, Mexico.
FedEX, Amici Tell 5th Circ. $365M Punitive Award Can’t Stand
The International Association of Defense Counsel, the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, Airlines for America, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Lawyers for Civil Justice all filed amicus briefs in support of FedEx last week. FedEx is fighting a $366 million jury verdict in favor of former employee Jennifer Harris.
Fewer Texas Corporate Counsel Faced Lawsuits Last Year than In-House Lawyers Reported Nationally
A Norton Rose Fulbright study shows state in-house lawyers see less risk ahead in workplace, other dispute areas.
Litigation Roundup: SEC Calls Out $155M ‘Ponzi Scheme,’ Air Force Contract Fraudsters Owe $70M in Restitution
In this week’s edition of Litigation Roundup, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed suit against a Texas company it accuses of perpetrating a $155 million Ponzi scheme affecting more than 500 investors, a fracking project funder alleges fraud in a $1.8 million deal, and the Texas Supreme Court clarifies the requirements to bring a Texas Whistleblower Act claim.
Business Court Proposal Focused on Areas with Elected Democrats
House Bill 19 was amended during floor debate to target the new system for complex business cases towards urban areas where the courts have shifted in recent election cycles from Republicans to Democrats. The House rejected a proposed amendment to have the specialty court judges elected rather than appointed by the governor.
Texas Justices OK State’s Emissions Scandal Suit Against VW, Audi
The case went through two rounds of oral arguments at the state’s high court, saw the voluntary recusal of two justices and the appointment by the governor of two intermediate appellate justices to the case. The ruling will allow Texas to bring its lawsuit against the German automakers alleging they violated state environmental laws via the emissions-cheating software scandal perpetrated by the companies.
Texas Employment Lawyers Talk FTC’s Proposed Noncompete Ban
The Texas Lawbook recently spoke to labor and employment lawyers in Texas about the proposal and what it would mean for both their employer clients and the litigation landscape statewide should the rule go into effect. The comment period, which was extended for an additional month because of the number of comments received, closed April 19 and garnered 26,814 responses.
Litigation Roundup: $105M IP Win Reduced to $3 For Austin Co., SCOTX Clarifies Life Insurance Rules
In this edition of Litigation Roundup, a widow asks the Texas Supreme Court to decide that she owns space artifacts that belonged to her astronaut husband, the high court clarifies the contours of when insurers can avoid liability under life insurance policies and a huge win for an Austin company gets undone by a federal judge in Michigan.
Mark Lanier, On the Record
W. Mark Lanier, founder of The Lanier Law Firm, is recognized nationally for winning big personal injury and product liability claims against major corporations. But he also has represented clients in fraud, breach of contract and other forms of business litigation, the type of lawsuits that could be steered to a new system of business courts being considered by Texas lawmakers this year.
Lanier recently discussed his decision to publicly oppose the business court bill with The Texas Lawbook.
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