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Kirkland M&A Partner Samuel Peca Jumps to Weil’s Houston Office
After a 23-month stint at Kirkland & Ellis, Samuel Peca is back at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, where he spent more than five years as an associate before joining Kirkland in July 2017. Peca worked on some big deals for Kirkland, including TPG’s purchase of a majority stake in Tailwater Capital-backed Goodnight Midstream in March for $930 million.
It’s Official: Reed Smith Opens in Dallas
Reed Smith officially opened its Dallas office with 16 lateral hires from three firms. The newest law firm in Dallas says more laterals are on the way. Natalie Posgate has the details.
Best Practices for Avoiding 401(k) Plan Mistakes
There are several common mistakes that companies make each year with 401(k) plans. These mistakes can cost time and money to remedy, but they can be prevented with planning and cooperation. Jessica Morrison of Thompson & Knight explains how employers and legal counsel can work together to avoid potentially costly administrative errors.
SCOTX Dismisses Defamation Suit Against DMN, Kevin Krause
The Supreme Court of Texas has tossed out a defamation lawsuit against the Dallas Morning News, reversing two lower courts that declined to do so despite it involving a situation that the Texas Citizens Participation Act was actually designed to protect a media outlet in.
SCOTX Rules In Oyster Case
The Texas Supreme Court has ended part of a long-running inter-governmental battle over a coastal navigation district’s exclusive lease with an oyster-farming business; the rest, not so much. The case, which began in 2014, will continue, but with one less party. The Texas Lawbook has the story.
Jackson Walker Lands Eminent Domain Duo
Joseph Regan and Adam Plumbley were previously at K&L Gates.
Barnes & Thornburg Recruits Hudson Advisors Senior Counsel to Join Dallas Office
Jason Myers, who joins the Indiana-based law firm as a partner, led the financial services legal team at Hudson Advisors.
Dallas Transactional Attorneys Bolt Clark Hill for Oklahoma City Law Firm
Alison Cross and Elaine Flores have recently joined Phillips Murrah, which opened its Dallas office last year.
Morgan Lewis Strengthens Dallas Office with Two Ex-Bracewell Practice Group Leaders
Janice Davis co-led Bracewell’s technology transactions practice, while Rob Sheeder chaired the firm’s labor and employment practice.