During the past year, four of the most skilled trial lawyers in Texas have scored several huge trial verdicts. On Monday night, in an exclusive live event hosted by The Texas Lawbook, the Texas GC Forum and SMU Dedman School of Law, those four lawyers – who will be questioned by federal judge Karen Gren Scholer – will take attendees behind the scenes of their historic courtroom victories. The Lawbook has full details.
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The Houston-based company defeated a derivative lawsuit tied to its 2018 merger with Enbridge. Natalie Posgate details the case and highlights the Skadden team who defended Spectra.
Houston Federal Jury Hits Spanish Piping Company with $31M Verdict
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Jury Nails Houston Gel Polish Company
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Nominations Open for 2019 DFW Outstanding Corporate Counsel Awards
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CDT Roundup: 19 Deals, 18 Firms, 132 Lawyers, $8.1B
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Responding to Social Security Administration “No-Match” Letters
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Dallas Firm Scores Latest Baby Powder Win Against J&J with $40M Verdict
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