The trial, which was previously scheduled to start in May, has been pushed to the fall, according to an order from U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade.
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Chron: Federal Judge Sides with Kinder Morgan in Hill Country Pipeline Fight
But Kinder Morgan is not of the woods yet. Sergio Chapa of the Houston Chronicle has the story.
COVID-19 Update for Employers
Employers simultaneously face a public-health crisis and the requirements of a sweeping new law. This guest article from labor and employment experts at Bell Nunnally answers key questions Texas employers need to be mindful of to protect both the welfare of their employees and the livelihood of their businesses.
En Banc Dallas Court Reverses No-Evidence Summary Judgment: New Force for Circumstantial Evidence
The Dallas Court of Appeals, in an 8-5 decision issued Thursday, granted review of a personal injury case and reversed the trial court’s no-evidence summary judgment for the defendant.
Did U.S. Sanctions Cause the Russian-Saudi Oil Price War?
Russia took the world by surprise three weeks ago by refusing to limit its oil production in the interest of supporting prices. Saudi Arabia responded by increasing production to record levels, driving down oil prices. This article examines whether the seeds for Russia’s sudden move were planted by the Trump administration’s expansive use of economic sanctions or even Iran’s attack on Saudi oilfields.
Bleak Deal Times Ahead After an Already Down 2019
Exclusive data collected by The Texas Lawbook’s Corporate Deal Tracker shows that transactions handled by lawyers in the state dropped by a quarter on a volume and value basis last year, thanks to the unpopular oil and gas sector. And 2020 is expected to be much worse given the coronavirus, uncertainty in the financial markets and low oil prices.
Two Deal Lawyers Make Career Moves in Midst of Coronavirus Crisis
Simpson Thacher picks up a former Blackstone managing director while a Texas utility brings on a Kirkland associate as general counsel.
Baker & Hostetler Opens 16-Lawyer Dallas Office
The Cleveland-based firm has launched its second Texas office with attorneys from Winston & Strawn, Kirkland & Ellis, Baker Botts, Barnes & Thornburg and Wick Phillips.
Why a Trade Organization is Joining the Defensive Line Against a Dallas Cowboy
In an unusual move, an established trade organization is waging a battle against former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith and his company. Smith alleges patent infringement, while the trade organization alleges Smith is attacking small businesses. Natalie Posgate explains.
Judge Denies Forest Park Defendants Requests for New Trial
U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary ruled Monday that requests by Forest Park Medical Center doctors and officials for a new trial are “meritless.” The seven defendants were convicted last year of taking part in a massive insurance fraud scheme. The judge also criticized trial tactics employed by one of the prominent lawyers during the trial as “dirty and nasty” and a “cheap stunt.” The Texas Lawbook has complete details.