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Supreme Court Wades into the Muddy Shoals of Pecos River Water Dispute
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Texas AG Paxton: ‘Will Not Be Resigning,‘ Says ‘Rogue Employees’ Made ‘False Allegations’
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LyondellBasell, Sasol Form $2B J/V in Louisiana; Kirkland, Latham Advise
In a move to reduce debt and consolidate operations, chemical giant Sasol has sold a 50% interest in some of its Louisiana operations to LyondellBasell. Texas lawyers from Kirkland and Latham had a big part in the $2 billion deal.