The search for a new law school dean may prove a bigger challenge than what meets the eye. Even those in support of the university’s recent decisions have differing visions of the law school’s future.
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M&A in Texas Hit Near Record Highs in 2012
Texas corporations announced 428 mergers, acquisitions, divestiture of assets, joint ventures and spinoffs last year – an 18 percent increase over 2011 and only five deals shy of the record set in 2007, according to mergermarket. Q4 was the best ever. The usual suspect of law firms topped the league tables, but a firm that doesn’t even have an office in Texas – yet – jumped to number six. Read for more details.
M&A in Texas Hit Near Record Highs in 2012
Texas corporations announced 428 mergers, acquisitions, divestiture of assets, joint ventures and spinoffs last year – an 18 percent increase over 2011 and only five deals shy of the record set in 2007, according to mergermarket. Q4 was the best ever. The usual suspect of law firms topped the league tables, but a firm that doesn’t even have an office in Texas – yet – jumped to number six. Read for more details.
Fish & Richardson Promotes Three Texas Associates to Principal
Three associates from Fish & Richardson’s Texas offices have been named principals in the firm’s IP Litigation Group. They are: Wasif Qureshi, whose practice focuses on complex patent litigation across
Fish & Richardson Promotes Three Texas Associates to Principal
Three associates from Fish & Richardson’s Texas offices have been named principals in the firm’s IP Litigation Group. They are: Wasif Qureshi, whose practice focuses on complex patent litigation across
SMU Business School Dean to Lead Search for New Law School Dean
Provost Paul Ludden appointed Albert W. Niemi to lead the search committee to replace Dedman Law Dean John Attanasio. Other search committee members include law school faculty, law students, members of the Board of Trustees, law school executive board members and law school alumni.
Melanie Okon is New Name Partner at Estes Okon Thorne & Carr
Former name partner Jane Taber is stepping back from managing the firm to focus on new opportunities for the firm in the healthcare industry.
Melanie Okon is New Name Partner at Estes Okon Thorne & Carr
Former name partner Jane Taber is stepping back from managing the firm to focus on new opportunities for the firm in the healthcare industry.
Dallas Federal Judge Rules for Verizon in $9 Billion Lawsuit
Creditors in the 2010 bankruptcy case of Dallas-based Idearc Inc. seeking to recoup more than $9 billion in losses were dealt a near certain death blow Tuesday when a federal judge in Dallas ruled they have almost no chance of winning their case.
2013 Legislative Session is Critical for Oil & Gas, says Energy Expert Gary Compton
Lawmakers already have a 20-page list of proposed bills covering oil and gas, water, the environment, and related tax measures.