SEC Operations During Federal Government Shutdown
Scott Kimpel and Cam Zachry provide insight into SEC operations if there's a government shut and how it impacts public companies.
New Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act Aims to Protect Innovation
The TUTSA applies to acts of trade secret misappropriation occurring on or after Sept. 1, 2013, and is found in the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 134A.
Fifth Circuit Requires More than Notice to Extinguish Lien through Plan Confirmation
Greg Hesse and Charlotte Ritz examine a new Fifth Circuit about creditors still needing to object to reorganization plan to preserve their lien.
Fifth Circuit Requires More than Notice to Extinguish Lien through Plan Confirmation
Greg Hesse and Charlotte Ritz examine a new Fifth Circuit about creditors still needing to object to reorganization plan to preserve their lien.
SEC Allows General Solicitation to Attract New Investment
Winstead corporate lawyer Alex Arellano says the days of hedge funds and start-ups buying advertising time during your favorite football game half time show may be upon us.
Fifth Amendment Privilege: Shield or Sword in White-Collar Cases?
A shotgun, a getaway car and a double homicide—how could a case with these facts affect general counsels and business lawyers across Texas? Two weeks ago, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a little noticed decision that could impact scores of SEC and Department of Justice prosecutions. Every GC needs to be aware.
The Fifth Circuit’s Top Five Decisions So Far in 2013
The judges at the U.S. Court of Appeals have been busy so far in 2013. They've tackled mandatory arbitration, Daubert, personal jurisdiction, trade secrets and mortgage servicing. Most importantly, monks can sell caskets.
Facebook, You and the Government: The SEC is Following Your Tweets
The SEC now allows public companies, within certain parameters, to use social media to disclose material, nonpublic information. This new rule is already changing how companies talk to the marketplace. This article explains what every GC and corporate compliance officer needs to know.