A lot of private equity capital has been raised to invest in the oil and gas sector – $70 billion last year, eight-fold over 2012 – but the challenge is finding where the value is, says Sam Oh, founder of Houston-based Mountain Capital. He explained his view to a gathering of the Independent Petroleum Association of America Wednesday in Houston. Claire Poole and The Texas Lawbook were there.
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The Texas Lawbook Surpasses 10,000 Paid Subscribers
Today, I am pleased to announce that The Texas Lawbook has reached and surpassed 10,000 paid subscribers – 2,359 of whom are general counsel or corporate in-house counsel.
Texas Law Firms Debate Big Raises for Young Associates
Hundreds of young lawyers working at large corporate law firms in Texas are monitoring industry insider blogs and texting their friends at cross-town rivals in hopes of learning if their pay is about to go way up. They may be waiting a bit longer than they expected. The Texas Lawbook provides an analysis into whether Texas law firms will or will not follow Milbank Tweed’s move to increase associate compensation.
Munsch Hardt Signs Dallas Litigation Shareholder
Craig Harris previously practiced at Hiersche, Hayward, Drakeley & Urbach.
Morgan Lewis Promotes Two to Partner in Texas
The firm elevated 31 attorneys firmwide.
With Anti-SLAPP Defense Denied, UDF Suit Against Hayman Capital Moves On
A lawsuit for business disparagement against Dallas hedge fund Hayman Capital and its manager, J. Kyle Bass, will continue after a Dallas county court at law judge Monday refused to
Op-Ed: Bankruptcy Venue – A Time for Change
The time has come to eliminate venue shopping in corporate bankruptcies and restructuring. Based on my first-hand experience leading American Airlines’ corporate restructuring in a distant locale, it is my view that Congress should amend the bankruptcy laws and eliminate venue shopping. U.S. corporations should be required to file bankruptcy cases in their hometown jurisdiction. This exclusive Texas Lawbook article explains why.
Judge Allows Mineral Interest Fight Against Chesapeake, Total E&P to Proceed
A state court in Fort Worth has denied requests by Chesapeake Exploration and Total E&P USA to dismiss claims in multidistrict litigation brought by North Texas mineral interest owners over “sham” transactions tied to royalty payments. The ruling continues a widespread rebellion by mineral rights owners who claim the Oklahoma City energy giant cheated them on royalty payments. Details in The Texas Lawbook
Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Texas Appellate Practice
Austin lawyer Charles “Skip” Watson has joined the firm as a shareholder.
Holland & Knight Adds Houston Private Wealth Group
Robert Morris III and Jason Ostrom, along with senior counsel Stacy Kelly, are Holland & Knight’s first private wealth services group additions based in Texas.