U.S. Supreme Court precedent allows the state bar to collect mandatory dues to support programs that improve the quality if legal services. That is the Texas Bar’s argument at the federal Fifth Circuit which is hearing an appeal by lawyers seeking to end the very existence of mandatory bar associations.
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Two Oil Corp. Bankruptcies, Two GCs, Four Law Firms, One Judge
The chief lawyers at Noble Corp. and Denbury Resources chose the Southern District of Texas for their multibillion-dollar restructurings Friday. They chose Kirkland, Porter Hedges, Skadden and Jackson Walker as advisors. In an exclusive Texas Lawbook interview, Denbury GC Jim Matthews explains why he made the hires and why the Plano E&P company filed in Houston.
Akin Gump Helps 7-Eleven Take Speedway for $21B
So much for low-cost M&A pickups at the bankruptcy court. Japanese-owned 7-Eleven bought 3,900 Speedway locations from Marathon Petroleum on Sunday for $21 billion. The Lawbook has the lawyers who made the deal happen.
Fort Worth Bankruptcy Boutique Adds Depth
Forshey Prostok added a partner in Houston and an of counsel in DFW this week.
Munck Wilson Picks Up LA Patent Litigator
The Dallas firm opened its Los Angeles office 18 months ago.
Kirkland, Jackson Walker Advise on California Pizza Kitchen Bankruptcy
CPK’s $400 million debt is going to be sliced up in the Southern District of Texas.
Dallas Entrepreneur & New Healthcare Venture Sued in Trade Secrets Dispute — Updated
A serial entrepreneur known for building one of the largest minority woman-owned construction companies in the country was sued Wednesday by a competitor of her latest venture.
John Grisham Pens Letter Urging Texas Lawyers to Support No Kid Hungry
Four prominent Texas attorneys are teaming up with author John Grisham to meet a critical need — making sure that Texas children have enough to eat during this time of great trial and uncertainty. Learn how you can help in this article.
Post-COVID M&A – A Braver, Newer World
The coronavirus is not only changing the way we live, it is having a noticeable impact on the way deals are getting done. BoyarMiller shareholder Larry Wilson and GulfStar managing director Colt Luedde take a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the buying and selling of businesses and how it could continue to shape M&A in the future.
Baker Botts Bankruptcy Pro Jumps to Reed Smith
Omar Alaniz has advised on a number of noteworthy bankruptcies, including helping the Bristow Group emerge from Chapter 11 last fall.