Duff & Phelps announced this week that it has tapped Dallas lawyer Adam August to be a director in its Compliance and Regulatory Consulting practice.
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Jackson Walker, The Pettit Law Firm Pick Up Former Texas Appellate Justices
Alumni of the Texas appellate courts in Dallas and Houston are on the move.
Shook Mints Houston Partner
Shook, Hardy & Bacon announced this month that 12 attorneys have been elevated to partner firmwide.
Katten Celebrates Dallas Anniversary, Signs Lease at PwC Tower
Katten Muchin opened in Dallas a year ago and has grown to three-dozen attorneys in Dallas. Now, the Chicago-based firm has signed a new long-term lease agreement for two floors at the PwC Tower at Park District in Uptown Dallas – a move that will give the firm space to double in size in the future.
Texas Bar Foundation Appellate Lawyer Award Goes to Haynes and Boone Partner Lynne Liberato
Liberato is the third Haynes and Boone appellate lawyer to win the award in the last five years.
CDT Roundup: 14 Deals, 12 Law firms, 116 Texas Lawyers, $10.18B
M&A activity needs to pick up significantly, or Texas – and everywhere else – could be looking at a significant decline this year. The experts differ on the specific reasons, but their caution is unmistakable. Claire Poole has the details, as well as last week’s dealmaking by Texas lawyers.
Judge Dismisses Marble Ridge’s Lawsuit Against Neiman Marcus
A Dallas County judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed against Neiman Marcus that alleged the Dallas-based luxury retailer engaged in a $1 billion fraudulent transfer that harmed Marble Ridge, a creditor.
Fifth Circuit: ‘I’d Be Embarrassed to Take the Position You’re Taking in This Case’
A Fifth Circuit panel including Judge Jerry Smith unleashed scathing comments toward a party that appealed an $18 million arbitration award. Then the panel ruled the same day. This is the story.
Trump Nominates Justice Ada Brown to Federal Bench in NDTX
The nomination marks last needed in the pursuit to fill the five vacancies that are currently in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Statewide, there are 12 judicial vacancies in the federal district courts.
Threats of Grievance Action Against Opposing Counsel During Trial Can Violate Disciplinary Rules
An appeals court in Houston has ruled a lawyer who threatens to file a grievance against opposing counsel during a trial in order to get an advantage in the litigation is committing an ethics violation.