In Crow v. Lookadoo, the San Antonio Court of Appeals recently interpreted the phrase “lease in existence” – in the absence of any “subject to” language – as creating an ongoing right for the defendants. This case highlights the need for precise drafting.
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Former Houston Judge Returns to Private Practice at Susman Godfrey
Randy Wilson, who was defeated in his bid for re-election in November after 15 years on the bench, was one of the original partners of Susman Godfrey when the firm was founded in 1980.
Lawyer Discipline: State Bar of Texas
Three lawyers have resigned from the bar and six others have received suspensions as the result of disciplinary actions by the State Bar of Texas. The Texas Lawbook has the details as reported by state disciplinary authorities.
Fifth Circuit Dismisses Suit Against Schiff Hardin
The U.S. Fifth Circuit has dismissed a lawsuit filed in East Texas against Schiff Hardin charging that the firm had misrepresented facts to an insurance company during its defense of a products liability lawsuit. Most of the claims had already been dismissed, but the appeals court said the trial judge erred in a novel interpretation of Texas case law.
Sayles & Werbner Going Separate Ways After 25 Years
National law firms seeking to open in Texas repeatedly called Dick Sayles and Mark Werbner in recent years, but the duo always chose to stay partners at their Dallas litigation boutique. Until now. After 25 years, Sayles Werbner has closed.
Appeals Court Tosses West Texas $43.1M Jury Award
The Eleventh Court of Appeals ended 2018 by tossing $43.1 million of a nearly $50 million West Texas jury award, ruling that a group of West Texas oil and gas investors who called themselves “partners” had no partnership at all. Allen Pusey explains.
SKV Names Hector Chavez Partner
Chavez focuses his practice on patent litigation, trade secrets, commercial disputes, oil and gas disputes, civil rights and white collar defense.
Haynes and Boone Promotes 11 to Partner, including Nine TX Attorneys
The Dallas-based firm named new partners in Austin, Dallas, Denver, Houston, New York and Richardson.
Norton Rose Fulbright Mints Eight Texas Partners
Norton Rose Fulbright minted 46 new partners globally.
McKool Smith Announces Six Principal Promotions in Texas
The prominent commercial litigation firm minted new principals from each of its three Texas offices.