Norton Rose Fulbright announced late Sunday that the firm has elected a litigation partner in Houston to be its global chief executive starting Jan. 1. Gerry Pecht is the first U.S. lawyer to take the 3,500-lawyer firm’s highest ranking leadership position since Fulbright & Jaworski and Norton Rose combined in 2013.
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In First Patent Trial Since Pandemic, Jury Hits Apple with $506M Verdict
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Remembering T. Gerald Treece, Legendary South Texas College of Law Houston Professor
Affectionately known by his students as “Coach,” T. Gerald Treece led with love — for the law, for its zealous advocacy and for his students. South Texas College of Law’s Amanda Jackson writes of the recent passing of Treece, a longtime professor, associate dean and leader of the school’s moot court and mock trial teams.
The Missing Link in Commercial Contracts: Customized Arbitration Procedures
While the American Arbitration Association is a competent organization with reasonable rules, relying on a standard, short-form arbitration agreement will not guarantee a process that will meet your clients’ goals. This article offers guidance for customized arbitration procedures.
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