Austin lawyer James C. Harrington will be inducted as a Texas Legal Legend on Oct. 31.
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V&E Signs Former Top U.S. Government Environmental Lawyer
Ronald Tenpas is the former Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
T&K’s P. Mike McCullough Elected to Ability Connection Board of Directors
McCullough will serve a three-year term beginning in 2019.
Latham Partners with Houston Restaurant Week and the Houston Food Bank
“Our office has a strong history with the Houston Food Bank and we were honored to partner with them and Houston Restaurant Weeks to help provide over 40,800 meals to those in need. The Houston Food Bank works tirelessly for our community and we are happy to be a small part of their success.” – Tim Fenn, Latham’s Houston Office Managing Partner
CDT Roundup: 18 Deals, 15 Law Firms, 131 Texas Lawyers, $18.39B
Texas had a decent week for dealmaking last week, both in volume and value. But in the larger market there are signs that things might be slowing down.
Analysis: Are Several More Corporate Firms Looking to Open in Texas? Yes. Well, Maybe
The flood of national and regional law firms moving into Texas shows no sign of slowing. A dozen more out-of-state firms may be looking to open a new office in Dallas or Houston during the next six months, according to 36 legal industry insiders interviewed by The Texas Lawbook. We have the names and some denials.
Jury Awards Take-Nothing Defense Verdict in Feud over Houston Family Business
A Houston jury has awarded a take-nothing defense verdict to three brothers who were accused by two of their other siblings of fraud, securities violations and breach of fiduciary duty of their family business. The case involved money – approximately $30 million – but defense lawyers say the dispute, like many family court battles, went deeper.
Updated: TX Law Firm Leaders: 2018 is ‘Best Year Ever’ for Business … So Far
Large and mid-sized law firms representing businesses in Texas are doing more work and generating more revenues this year than they ever have before. Seventy-five percent of the biggest corporate law firms operating in Texas say that they are witnessing a record year in revenues and profits so far, according to a new Texas Lawbook survey of law firm leaders.
Finally, SCOTX Settles ‘Jarndyce v. Jarndyce’
A 46-year-old property tax case was finally settled by the Texas Supreme Court. Their ruling in the inter-county dispute, often compared to Dickens’ famously epic litigation, was settled in favor of San Patricio County.
Introducing The Texas Lawbook 2.0
The Texas Lawbook welcomes you to our new, redesigned website. We offer a completely new look that is actually a more traditional look, but it is easier for readers to navigate, is mobile friendly and better highlights our extraordinary content.