A Texas appellate court has reversed a $1.2 million judgment against a marketing professional who wrote a negative Yelp review about a dentist who owed him money. The marketer’s lawyers say the ruling is a win for both the protection of broad-form releases and free speech.
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Waco Jury: Intel Infringed on VLSI’s Patents, Awards $2.175B
Jurors in the VLSI v. Intel patent infringement trial ended their deliberations shortly after noon today, awarding VLSI $2.175 billion. The patented technology is related to the speed and power-saving capabilities of computer chips. The Lawbook’s Natalie Posgate has the details.
‘It’s an Outrageous Demand’: VLSI and Intel Talk Money and Credibility as Trial Closes
Jurors in the VLSI v. Intel patent infringement trial officially begin deliberations Tuesday morning over whether to follow the advice by VLSI’s lawyers given in Monday’s closing arguments to award their client billions of dollars or side with Intel that the requested damages are an “outrageous” amount and award VLSI nothing. Texas Lawbook litigation writer Natalie Posgate has the in-depth details.
Okin Adams Advises on Castex Energy ‘Chapter 22’ Bankruptcy
In the world of corporate bankruptcy and restructuring, they call it Chapter 22. For the second time in four years, Houston-based oil and gas exploration and drilling company Castex Energy has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the Southern District of Texas.
Jim Rolfe: Remembering a Great Dallas Trial Lawyer
This story is about my friend and a mentor Jim Rolfe who died Feb. 26, 2021. Jim was larger than life and one of the best trial lawyers ever produced in Texas.
Kirkland Builds on Strength, Adds Former Baker Botts Debt Finance Partner
Kirkland chairman Jon Ballis called Rachael Lichman, who had a prolific 2020, a “rising star”.
Houston Energy Transactions Partner Leaves Hogan Lovells for Womble
José Luis Vittor co-led the oil and gas practice at Hogan Lovells and brings deep Latin American expertise.
State Bar Disciplinary Actions
In its most recent monthly disciplinary report, the State Bar of Texas cited eight suspensions and six public reprimands. The violations ranged from failure to meet professional obligations to failure to account for client funds.
Houston Chronicle: Texas AG Sues Griddy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against Griddy Monday, claiming the retail power company used deceptive practices to mislead customers, many of whom were hit with electric bills in the thousands of dollars during the weather-driven power crisis.
Kirkland & Ellis Bets on the Texas Trifecta
Kirkland & Ellis, the world’s most profitable law firm, is expanding its footprint in Texas again. Since it opened its first office in Houston seven years ago, Kirkland has been the fastest growing corporate legal operation in Texas. Now, the Chicago-founded law firm is tripling down on its bet on the Lone Star State with plans to open in Austin.