(Sept. 19) – Blank Rome announced recently that James Grogan has joined the firm’s Houston office as a partner in its finance, restructuring and bankruptcy practice group. Grogan lateraled over
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Dallas Litigation and IP Shop Relocates to Comerica Bank Tower
(Sept. 19) – Dallas law firm Harper Bates & Champion has moved its offices to Comerica Bank Tower. The seven-lawyer firm – which focuses on business litigation, intellectual property litigation
Is the Texas Civil Jury System Facing a Crisis? – Q&A with Trial Lawyer & New Author Tom Melsheimer
Winston partner Tom Melsheimer and Dallas Judge Craig Smith recently published a book discussing the importance and effectiveness of juries in deciding disputes. TLB interviewed Melsheimer about the book and attacks on the jury system.
SEC/DOJ Changing Focus, Staff Attrition Challenges & TX GCs Discuss Their White-Collar Nightmares
The world of white-collar criminal prosecutions and federal government enforcement actions is in turmoil or at least evolving significantly. Then, there is the so-called “Trump Effect” on government regulation and prosecution of businesses.
V&E, Bracewell counsel on Enbridge’s $3.5B purchase of affiliates
Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge announced Tuesday it was buying what it didn’t own of Enbridge Energy Partners and Enbridge Energy Management for $3.5 billion in stock. Texas lawyers from three firms were involved.
Fifth Circuit Affirms $3M Win for Gray Reed in Franchise Dispute
Houston and Dallas lawyers from Gray Reed & McGraw have secured a $3.15 million appellate win for a cleaning franchisor that had a contract dispute with its partner in the United Kingdom.
Book Excerpt: On The Jury Trial
In this chapter of their recently-released book, Tom Melsheimer and Judge Craig Smith argue that closing arguments, while important and dramatic, aren’t necessarily the most important phase of a trial.
Latest Deepwater Horizon Case Brings Question of Insurance Limits for Defense Expense
The dispute involves high-risk surplus lines insurance commonly purchased by drillers, and is being closely watched for its impact on that market.
CDT Weekly Roundup: Seven Firms, 44 Lawyers, 9 Transactions Worth $3.57B
The transactions of the past week were generated in more varied sectors than the usual oil and gas industry. Rental, healthcare, tradeshow, food and real estate deals all made a showing – evidence that Texas is no one-trick pony.
Woodlands-based Nexeo Solutions Agrees to $2 Billion Sale
The Woodlands-based chemicals and plastics distributor Nexeo Solutions announced Monday it had agreed to be purchased by Univar of Illinois for $2 billion, including debt.