The debate over state versus federal court for the forum witnessed an uncharted new dimension at the Fifth Circuit last week. Make it “state, federal, or Indian tribal court.” The consequences could introduce multiple wild cards – including whether the Bill of Rights even applies – into a range of business cases.
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Three pillars of the corporate transaction bar – Janice Sharry, Jeff Chapman and Glenn West – shared their combined experiences, insights and advice to young M&A lawyers. One tip: don’t be so combative.
M&A Experts: Even Corporate Deals Involve Emotions
Three pillars of the corporate transaction bar – Janice Sharry, Jeff Chapman and Glenn West – shared their combined experiences, insights and advice to young M&A lawyers. One tip: don’t be so combative.
GC Forum Honors Charles Hardy of Austin Industries
Hardy, who plans to retire at the end of 2014, received the 13th Annual Robert H. Dedman Award for Ethics and Law.
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SEC Operations During Federal Government Shutdown
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A Change in Leadership, No Change in Direction
After 32 years’ judicial service, the past 25 on the Supreme Court of Texas, I am honored and humbled that Governor Perry has appointed me Chief Justice. The Court has an established, national reputation for adherence to the rule of law in its decisions, and for strong leadership in making the justice system more efficient, fair, open, and accessible to all. Having helped build that reputation over many years, I am ready to lead the Court I greatly respect.
Nathan Hecht’s 25 Year Record in Texas Supreme Court
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Texas Lawyers in Forbes 400
Seven Texas lawyers made the 2013 edition of Forbes 400 richest people in U.S. Some of them even practiced law.
Houston Appellate Judge Jeff Brown Named to Texas Supreme Court
Jeff Brown, a judge on the Houston Court of Appeals, will be the newest justice to serve on the Supreme Court of Texas, Gov. Perry announced Thursday. “Jeff is a solid judge. He is a clear, lucid writer and his opinions are easy to follow. He explains what the problem is, what the answer is and how he got there,” former Texas Chief Justice Tom Phillips, now a partner at Baker Botts in Austin.