Earlier this week, Dallas County District Judge Gena Slaughter issued a four-page order finding that the arguments made by defense lawyers Stephen A. Khoury and C. Gregory Shamoun in front of a Dallas County jury deciding a fraudulent transfer case were “improper and incurable.” But Khoury and Shamoun told The Texas Lawbook this week they are “shocked” by the finding and argue Judge Slaughter’s order is “inaccurate and incorrect.”
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Johnson & Johnson Cleared of Causation in Mesothelioma Trial, But Jury Still Attempts to Award $22M in Punitive Damages
A Pittsburgh jury returned a confusing verdict Monday in a mesothelioma trial involving Texas lawyers on both sides. Jurors handed a defense verdict to the pharmaceutical giant but went on to answer questions about punitive damages that they shouldn’t have. J&J is nevertheless claiming the verdict as vindication.
Thompson Coburn Taps Ex-Federal Prosecutor for Partner
Errin Martin, an assistant U.S. attorney of 17 years, has joined Thompson Coburn’s Dallas office, the firm announced Monday. A former chief of the national security cyber section in the Northern District of Texas, Martin boosts the firm’s business litigation and white collar defense and investigations practice groups.
Labor, Employment, M&A, Tax and Energy — What to Expect in the Second Trump Administration
In a recent CLE event hosted by The Texas Lawbook and the Houston chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, lawyers from Bracewell, Talen Energy and Vopak gathered to discuss various topics related to the different areas they are keeping a keen eye on as the change of presidential administrations inches closer to the Jan. 20 inauguration date.
Landry’s Trademark Trial Kicks Off in Houston
Opening statements were made Wednesday afternoon in the case that pits billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s Landry’s against Landry Distilling, a company that launched in Austin in 2021 and sells bourbon and rye whiskey featuring quarter horses on the bottle.
Greystar Accused of Fraud, Breach in Suit Over Management of Dog-Centric Apartment Concept in Grapevine
The 119-page lawsuit brings claims for breach of contract, professional negligence, fraud, fraudulent inducement, fraud by nondisclosure, fraud by concealment, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, defamation, business disparagement, and seeks indemnification.
Enoch Kever Combining with Butler Snow
Butler Snow announced Wednesday that it has expanded the firm’s Austin office with the addition of 14 attorneys, all of whom were at Enoch Kever.
Reynaldo Anaya Valencia to Make History as First Hispanic Leader of South Texas College of Law Houston
South Texas College of Law Houston has named Reynaldo “Rey” Anaya Valencia, dean of the Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio, as its next president and dean following a nationwide search. Valencia will assume the position in July.
Fraud in Healthcare, Crypto Led Texas White-Collar Dockets in 2024
The year’s biggest fraud prosecutions confirmed what federal authorities have long known: If there’s a way to steal from Medicare, other government healthcare programs, and private insurers, someone will find it.
Texas Business Bankruptcies Skyrocket in DFW, Decline Slightly in Houston
For the fifth consecutive year, Texas led the nation in business bankruptcy filings, cementing its position as the premier destination for corporate restructurings. However, Delaware closed the gap significantly in 2024, surpassing Texas’ Southern District as the top venue for business bankruptcies.
Despite a tumultuous year marked by scandal in the Southern District, Texas’ three other federal court districts experienced significant increases in bankruptcy filings, ensuring the state maintained its dominance in this critical legal sector. The Northern District, in particular, emerged as a rising star, with its Chapter 11 caseload more than doubling.
The Texas Lawbook’s Mark Curriden has the details on these trends and more.