In a 5-4 decision the court ruled that New Jersey could not block the use of eminent domain for the interstate PennEast Pipeline. The split, however, revealed more about the court’s current and diverse views on the powers of the states than a liberal versus conservative mindset.
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Four NRF Partners Open O’Melveny’s Office in Dallas
Twenty-two days after O’Melveny & Myers opened its first Texas office in Austin, the Los Angeles-based firm announced Tuesday it is launching an office in Dallas with four partners from Norton Rose Fulbright. Leading the move to open O’Melveny’s Dallas office is Lou Strubeck, who led Norton Rose Fulbright’s global corporate bankruptcy and restructuring practice, and three other Norton Rose Fulbright partners. The Texas Lawbook has an exclusive interview with Strubeck about how the decision came about.
Texas Legislature Clarifies Limits on Recovering Attorneys’ Fees in Breach of Contract Cases
After three failed prior attempts, the Texas Legislature has finally accepted the invitation of state and federal courts across Texas to ‘fix’ Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 38.001. This relic of Texas law will soon be history.
Ex-Locke Lord Litigator Leaves for Dallas Litigation Firm
Bailey Brauer recently announced that Jason Marlin has joined its partnership ranks.
Thompson & Knight, Holland & Knight Partners Vote to Merge on Aug. 1
In one month and three days, there will be one fewer large full-service corporate law firm headquartered in Texas. Thompson & Knight, a 134-year-old law firm that has deep roots in the oil patch and represents some of the most important energy companies in North America, will officially merge with Holland & Knight on Aug. 1. Together, they will create the seventh largest corporate law firm operating in Texas, according to The Texas Lawbook 50.
Being Myself and Building My Career are One in the Same
When I accepted an offer in 2011 to return to Texas to begin my career, I wondered if I would eventually have to leave to practice elsewhere. Ten years later, I’m still here and I’ve learned that professional success for queer voices in Texas is not only possible, but is celebrated.
Dallas Litigation Firm Adds Britta Stanton
After a short stint as a jury consultant, Britta Stanton is teaming up with Chrysta Castañeda and returning to counsel’s table as an advocate.
Simpson Thacher, Kirkland Counsel in Blackstone’s Backing of Fort Worth’s Simpli.fi
Blackstone is joining GTCR in backing a Fort Worth company in its next phase of growth. Simpson Thacher and Kirkland provided counsel on the investment.
Irving Subprime Auto-loan Firm Gets New Owner
Private equity continues to circle subprime loans and distressed debt opportunities as an investor group led by Warburg Pincus buys out Blackstone funds in Irving’s Exeter Finance.
SCOTX: The World’s Largest Retail Operation Is Not a ‘Seller’
When is a seller not a seller in Texas? When it advertises products online, takes money for them and delivers them to customers, according to the Texas Supreme Court. That opinion was delivered Friday in response to a certified question regarding Amazon.com from the U.S. Fifth Circuit. It was not a unanimous view, as The Lawbook’s Allen Pusey explains.