The AG’s office intends to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that found the state responsible for the death of 23 whooping cranes — or nearly 10 percent of the migrating population.
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Bob Dupuy Joins Texas Methodist Foundation as GC
The former chair of Brown McCarroll will remain a senior partner in the firm’s Dallas office.
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Forget the dictionary. Spring in Texas means bluebonnets, rattlesnakes and a new golf season, not necessarily in that order. It’s time for the “Texas Swing” for the professional tours – and it’s time to take a look in your golf bag. It’s a question of 14 – the allowable number of clubs for a round. Texas attorneys gave The Texas Lawbook a look into their golf bags. Ready to take notes?
Fifth Circuit Rejects Appeal By Boone Pickens & Cowboy Athletics
In a three-page per curiam decision issued just eight business days after the case was argued, a three judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed claims by Pickens and Cowboy Athletics that they were the victims of a fraud in what became nationally known and heralded as “The Gift of a Lifetime” program. “This was not Cowboy’s first rodeo,” the judges wrote.
Fifth Circuit Rejects Appeal By Boone Pickens & Cowboy Athletics
In a three-page per curiam decision issued just eight business days after the case was argued, a three judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed claims by Pickens and Cowboy Athletics that they were the victims of a fraud in what became nationally known and heralded as “The Gift of a Lifetime” program. “This was not Cowboy’s first rodeo,” the judges wrote.
Baker Botts, Jones Day and McDermott Advise on $11 Billion MLP Midstream Formation
In what is believed to be one of the largest master limited partnership formations ever, Houston-based CenterPoint Energy announced Thursday that it is entering into an agreement with two other companies to form a MLP with nearly $11 billion in midstream assets.
EDTX Takes Over Fed Inquiry into Dallas DA Watkins
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas and the FBI have officially opened an active federal criminal investigation into Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins regarding his decision to seek mortgage fraud charges against oil heir Al Hill III in 2010. Lawyers with knowledge of the inquiry describe the federal investigation as “extremely serious.” Legal experts provide their insight.
Austin Bar and Driver Sued for Wrongful Death
Austin’s Clive Bar and one if its customers are being sued for a hit-and-run accident that left a 30-year-old woman dead in 2011.
Frederick Barrow Joins Godsey Martin as Managing Attorney
Godsey Martin, P.C. announced Friday that Frederick Barrow has joined the Dallas office as managing attorney. Barrow was previously a labor and employment attorney with Little Mendelson, P.C., where he