Free Speech, Due Process and Trial by Jury
(Aug. 19) – Have Dallas attorneys gotten too abrasive or unprofessional in efforts to represent their clients vigorously? To discuss the subject, the DBA is hosting a half-day CLE on Sept. 9 to reaffirm the Texas Lawyers’ Creed. DFW's most prominent judges will address the principles of civility, even toward those you fiercely battle against in court. This article has all the details.
Corporate legal departments have a common refrain: how do we get enough money to do the things we need to do to protect the company? A growing solution for many businesses is “litigation financing.” Like it or not, litigation financing is only going to become more prevalent. In-house counsel need to be able to provide guidance to the company and the senior management about whether it is something the company should explore further.
UT Law's Government Enforcement Institute announced Thursday that SEC FCPA Chief Kara Brockmeyer will highlight the line up for its late September program in Houston. Now in its third year, the Institute provides a collegial forum for in-house counsel to engage with peers and high-level current and former government officials from the SEC, DOJ, EPA and other agencies. It brings together distinguished faculty to discuss key issues and strategies for protecting companies and executives in government investigations and litigation.
Lane, who is joined by two senior associates from Akin Gump, says Norton Rose Fulbright's legacy in litigation and relationships with British-based insurers presented too good an opportunity to pass up.
Maritime and energy attorney Julia Palmer joins the firm from Gray Reed.
Maritime and energy attorney Julia Palmer joins the firm from Gray Reed.
Ky Ash is set to join the firm in early September as a government affairs advisor in the public policy and law practice group.
Ky Ash is set to join the firm in early September as a government affairs advisor in the public policy and law practice group.
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