The Fifth Circuit federal appeals court is examining the case of a teenage rape victim who claims the police and prosecutor in her case knew she was being sexually assaulted and raped but didn’t intervene because they needed more evidence to ensure a conviction. The victim has sued the officials claiming they violated her substantive due process rights, but the state says the law enforcement officials are protected by sovereign immunity.
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V&E, Baker Botts and T&K Advise in Joint Acquisition
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Bob Dedman: Post ClubCorp, Guiding New Chapter of Family Business, Golf Legacy
Longtime Dallas businessman and SMU law graduate Bob Dedman is known for his thoughtful and deliberate decision-making. Yet, when presented with one of the most important deals of his career, he took fewer than five minutes. The back-story takes a bit longer to tell. It involves historical research, a golf legacy, a few colorful characters, a billionaire’s vision and even Mother Nature – not necessarily in that order.
Exclusive: Former SMU Law Dean Attanasio Gives First Interview
(June 2) – John Attanasio, during his final few hours Friday evening as dean of SMU’s Dedman School of Law, gave an exclusive interview to The Texas Lawbook about his 15 years at SMU, the law school’s accomplishments during his tenure, his ouster as dean and what comes next for him. Hint: no one was more surprised than him.
Two Prominent SEC-Fort Worth Lawyers Leave for Private Sector
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It’s Official: Introducing Norton Rose Fulbright
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V&E and Polsinelli Advise on St. Luke’s Hospital Deal
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