The case involves an ex-school district police officer in Houston who claimed his whistleblower, due process and freedom of speech rights were violated by his former employer and the two police officers he worked under.
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LINN Energy and Berry Raise Merger Agreement to $4.9 Billion
Mounds of Texas lawyers are involved in the deal and come from Latham & Watkins, Locke Lord, Akin Gump and Vinson & Elkins.
First Neighbors, Then Business Partners: The Short Story of Stewart Strong
First neighbors, then friends, now business partners. Stewart Strong is a product of the idea that friends can successfully become business partners. But the union of the two groups did not just occur because they had a good rapport; it also happened because they saw needs in their clients that the other group could meet. Now, close to a year old, the Dallas firm is finding that business is better than ever – both professionally and personally.
SEC Examiners Invade Houston
Twenty-five agents of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission invade Houston next week to conduct dozens of financial examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisors that either haven’t been audited in many years or, in many instances, ever. The SEC is launching a weeklong Houston initiative in an effort to raise the agency’s profile by holding open door educational seminars and meet-and-greet opportunities with senior SEC leaders, as well as conducting as many as 40 intensive in-person examinations.
Baylor Ranks No. 1 in July Bar Exam Results
Following the 97.52 percent pass rate was UT at 95.52 percent and SMU at 91.59 percent.
Reuters: Locke Lord in Merger Talks with Patton Boggs
The two firms issue written statements declining to comment on negotiations.
The Big Year: Starring Jeff Floyd
The Houston M&A lawyer has led three billion-dollar-plus energy deals in five weeks.
Home-Court Advantage: How the SEC’s Intention to Bring More Administrative Proceedings Could Affect You
(October 25) – Senior U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officials said recently that the agency will increase its use of administrative law proceedings in lieu of federal district court actions. The SEC’s success rate before ALJs is statistically higher than in federal enforcement actions. Skeptics would point out that this is hardly surprising, given that the ALJs are employed by the SEC.
Former Federal Prosecutor McKenna: Healthcare Providers Need to be Vigilant
The new Haynes and Boone partner says executives and general counsels for healthcare companies need to heighten their corporate compliance efforts or they may find themselves in court against state and federal regulators.
Cantey Hanger’s Susan Smith Elected to Healthcare Board of Directors
© 2013 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook The North Texas Society for Healthcare Risk Management (NTSHRM) has elected Cantey Hanger associate Susan Smith