A decision issued Monday in the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the scope of what can be appealed during an inter partes review of patent cases, providing some clarity to portions of the America Invents Act. The case originated in a Texas court and pitted two Dallas lawyers against each other at oral argument.
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SCOTX Makes Moot Case Moot-er
The Supreme Court of Texas took the unusual step of vacating a lower court decision in an already moot case involving the Texas Education Agency. In a per curiam decision, the court said it wanted to avoid future “gamesmanship” on issues of public importance. Janet Elliott has the details.
Law Firms in Texas Beefed Up in 2019: Could They Have Picked a Worse Time?
Lawyer headcount for corporate law firms operating in Texas was stagnant for the past decade. But new Texas Lawbook 50 data shows that those same firms went on a relative hiring spree in 2019, adding more attorneys last year than they had during the previous four years combined. Analysts say the long-awaited growth occurred at exactly the wrong time. The Texas Lawbook has all the stats and comments.
Paul Hastings Brings Back Restructuring Lawyer, This Time as Partner
The move returns the Blank Rome attorney to his former firm, where he last served as counsel.
Austin Public Finance Group Joins Locke Lord
The hiring firm said the trio from Norton Rose Fulbright – including one partner and two senior counsel – positions it well for expected growth in the public infrastructure arena as the economy rebounds.
Doing More with Pro Bono – Making Laws and Inciting Change
Greenberg Traurig shareholder Elizabeth Hadley took on a pro bono project that was outside of her subject-matter expertise, but aligned with her training as a lawyer and a lobbyist. In this article, she shares how her efforts ultimately provided a pathway to clemency for survivors of human trafficking and domestic abuse who were convicted of crimes.
DBJ: JCPenney, Neiman Marcus Skipped Debt Payments this Week Amid Bankruptcy Reports
The DFW-based retailers skipped debt payments this week as the COVID-19 pandemic ravages retailers and reports that both are possibly in bankruptcy talks, according to multiple reports.
Déjà vu – Bill Brewer Asks Judge to Disqualify Dorsey over Secret NRA Documents
One day after Ackerman McQueen sought to disqualify Bill Brewer from representing the National Rifle Association in a dispute, the NRA shot back with allegations of its own against lawyers for the Oklahoma-based advertising agency.
Shareholders of Faith-based Oil Company Drop Class Action
Zion Oil & Gas is controversial for many reasons. After 20 years, the Dallas-based company still has no revenues, and its primary mission is to help gain political independence for Israel through science and the Bible. But it is no longer controversial for the possibility that it committed securities fraud against its investors. Natalie Posgate explains.
Lawyers: Bill Brewer Should be Disqualified from NRA Case for Ethics Reasons
Lawyers for Ackerman McQueen, the Oklahoma advertising agency that worked with the National Rifle Association for more than three decades, want the NRA’s top lawyer, Bill Brewer, booted from their heated litigation claiming he has ethical conflicts and is paid $100,000 a day. The NRA accuses AMc of fraudulent billing.