We all know 2020 was an ugly year, even in Texas. In fact, the Lone Star State’s energy sector was hit tougher than most. But there were a number of bright spots for M&A in spite of all that, and we’ve picked 10 of them. They’re not necessarily the biggest, but they carried weight over some very tough terrain.
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Marlie Ruth’s Cancer Fighting, Mutton Bustin’ Gives GC Kevin McDonald Perspective
Kevin McDonald has experienced extraordinary career successes. He has rung the opening or closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange three times with three companies. In 2019, he helped engineer a $1.8 billion merger between Keane Group and C&J Energy, creating an oil field services powerhouse with more than $4 billion in annual revenues. For those achievements and more, McDonald is the 2020 Houston Corporate Counsel General Counsel of the Year for a Midsized Legal Department. The Texas Lawbook has his complete story – and an amazing story it is.
Remembering Fort Worth’s Bill Hallman, Jr. – ‘Generous, Selfless, Loyal’
William Hallman was a premier real estate attorney who worked on huge deals, including the purchase and sale of the Plaza Hotel in New York City and the acquisition of American Savings Bank. Hallman, a co-founder of Kelly Hart & Hallman in 1979, passed away a month ago, but he left a lasting legacy in Fort Worth.
CDT Roundup: 18 Deals; 14 Law Firms; 110 Lawyers; $9.8B
As we stumble toward the end of a ridiculously complicated year, our gift to you this holiday is to keep it as short and sweet; at least as short and sweet as last week’s 18 transactions will allow.
NDTX Enforces Arbitration Clauses Signed During Ongoing FLSA Litigation
While not tied with a bow, U.S. District Judge Karen Gren Scholer issued a ruling this week that employers who often find themselves as defendants in wage and hour lawsuits will likely view as Christmas coming early.
Judge Berates Recruiter and Attorney for ‘Deplorable’ Discovery Conduct
A magistrate in Austin has threatened sanctions against a legal recruiter and his lawyer for “scorched earth discovery tactics” in his trade secrets case against another legal recruiter. One side is calling the order “well deserved” while the other side is calling it “sensational.” Natalie Posgate has been following the case for The Lawbook. Let her explain.
The Silver Lining – The Most Transformative Time for the Legal Workplace
Workplace design trends in the legal industry identified prior to the pandemic will continue accelerating and in a more impactful way than ever before, according to the findings of a new survey by global architecture and design firm Gensler. Kenneth Wiesehuegel, studio director in Gensler’s Houston office and regional leader for professional service firms, shares specifics with The Lawbook.
Wachtell, Kirkland Advise in $10.2B Thoma Bravo Acquisition of Real Page
Even after closing the Dallas-based company will continue to run under the current management, but as a
privately-held company and no longer listed on NASDAQ.
Exit Interview: Erin Nealy Cox
On the day she announced her resignation as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Erin Nealy Cox sat for an exclusive interview with Mark Curriden and Bruce Tomaso of The Texas Lawbook. The interview touched on a broad variety of topics, from dealing with COVID-19 to the opioid crisis to her legacy after three years in office to the pipeline of white-collar fraud cases she initiated that, she says, will come to fruition in the next few years.
Diversity and Inclusion Matters. Now What?
While there is no single, easy roadmap for how to accomplish a diverse and inclusive workforce, Bell Nunnally partner Alana Ackels shares a few action items. She also shares insights from a global think tank on workplace diversity about how the shift to a virtual workplace has impacted inclusion.