Texas lawyers from two firms won the work on the $1.438 billion sale of a half-stake in the BridgeTex Pipeline Co. by Plains All American Pipeline and Magellan Midstream Partners to an affiliate of Canadian pension fund manager Omers.
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Updated – Houston IP Boutique Lures Two Big Law Partners
John Barr, Jr. and Jay Yates join Patterson + Sheridan from King & Spalding and Hogan Lovells, respectively.
A Toyota ‘Fanboy,’ Data-Driven Testimony, and ‘Fancy Hair Flips’: Why the Jurors Say They Awarded the Reavis Family $242M
What is on a juror’s mind is often cryptic during trial, so it’s a natural reaction for the lawyers involved to make a mad dash to members of the jury once the verdict is out and they are excused from duty.
Analysis: Eight Reasons Why a Small Plaintiffs’ Firm Beat Six National Law Firms and Won a $242M Verdict Against Toyota
As in most complex trials, there were key moves by the lawyers and key rulings by Judge Tillery that paved the way for Friday’s huge damage award. The Texas Lawbook had a chat with Frank and Debbie Branson over the weekend. Here are eight key trial elements they agree proved crucial to Friday’s dramatic jury verdict.
CDT Weekly Roundup: 11 Firms, 53 Lawyers, 10 Transactions Worth $12.4B
A big time acquisition in oil and gas and a sizable semiconductor manufacturing transaction highlighted another respectable week across business sectors for Texas lawyers, who logged 10 transactions valued at $12.4 billion. Eleven firms and 53 attorneys were involved.
Jury Finds Toyota Liable, Awards Reavis Family $242M
(Aug. 17) – Toyota Motor Corp. manufactured a Lexus with defective seatback failure that caused permanent brain damage to two small children during a 2016 crash on North Central Expressway,
Doctor Pleads Guilty, Lawyer’s Death Delays Trial in Forest Park Conspiracy Case
Dr. Wade Barker, a founding surgeon of the now bankrupt Forest Park Medical Center, has agreed to plead guilty for his role in what prosecutors claim was a $40 million criminal bribery and kickback scheme that involved 21 doctors, hospital administrators and consultants. The Texas Lawbook has learned that as many as three other defendants in the case are involved in secret plea negotiations with prosecutors.
Federal Judge Hands AT&T Huge Win in $4B False Advertising Case
In a 45-page decision, Judge Haywood Gilliam said his examination “found that the true terms are adequately and accurately disclosed in the advertisements.”
Updated – White & Case Brings On International Arbitration Partner in Houston
White & Case enhanced its international arbitration capabilities in Latin American and Lusophone regions through new lateral partner hire Jorge Mattamouros.
Bell Nunnally Adds IP Partner During Move-In Week
Jason Nardiello is the second IP partner to join Bell Nunnally this summer. He previously led the trademark and copyright practice at Barclay Damon in Syracuse, New York.