A Texas judge is considering whether she should end the legal battle between Neiman Marcus and Marble Ridge Capital or further entertain the possibility that the hedge fund issued defamatory statements about Neiman Marcus that hurt its business.
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Few Lawyers Seek Top SEC Enforcement Job in Texas
The number of people who applied for the SEC’s regional director’s position in Fort Worth can be counted on one hand. The reason: the SEC’s Fort Worth enforcement budget has been slashed, staffing has been dramatically reduced and the ability to investigate and prosecute complex cases against corporations and financial institutions involved in illegal and fraudulent conduct has been significantly weakened. The Texas Lawbook has insider details.
Settling Questions of Interpretation in James Miles v. Texas Central Railroad
Texas Central is working on bringing the first ever high speed rail to North America. Craig Enoch, retired Texas Supreme Court Justice and Enoch Kever member, argues why Texas Central has the authority to enact eminent domain on a piece of property because of its legal status as a railroad.
Ex-Employee’s Lawsuit Accuses Intercontinental Terminal of Dumping Waste During Harvey
Intercontinental Terminal Co., the company responsible for this week’s black plume in Houston’s sky, was sued in February 2018 by its former hazardous waste specialist for gender discrimination. In December, the lawsuit was amended her compliant to include allegations that the company intentionally released more than a million gallons of hazardous waste into flood waters during Hurricane Harvey to save money. The Houston Chronicle has details.
Blockchain and the Future of Everything
What is blockchain? Is there a difference between bitcoin and blockchain? What do smart contracts mean for lawyers? Matt Acosta of Jackson Walker provides a beginner’s guide to understanding this developing technology.
White Collar Defense Partner Joins Bracewell in Dallas
Matthew Nielsen has practiced at Dallas litigation boutique Stanton LLP since 2017.
Former Akin Gump Senior Counsel Jumps to Consulting Firm
Duff & Phelps announced this week that it has tapped Dallas lawyer Adam August to be a director in its Compliance and Regulatory Consulting practice.
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.