Large Texas-based corporate law firms employed eight percent fewer business lawyers in 2016 than they did the year before.
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White-Collar Bar Blasts Federal Prosecutors, FBI in Price Acquittal
The “not guilty” verdicts Friday in the John Wiley Price trial means that the U.S. Attorneys Office and the FBI need to completely re-evaluate whether it has the appropriate personnel and procedures in place to prosecute high-profile political corruption and white-collar criminal cases, according to legal experts following the case.
Richard ‘Racehorse’ Haynes Dies at 90
Comedian and musician Kinky Friedman described Haynes as “one of the most successful and most colorful silver-tongued devils to grace Texas since God made trial lawyers.” A legal legend in Texas, Haynes died early Friday at the age 90. A Houston native and a graduate of the University of Houston, Haynes was the master of courtroom theatrics. The Texas Lawbook has a full tribute to the life and career of Racehorse Haynes.
Former Dallas City Councilwoman Jumps to Munsch Hardt – Updated
Angela Hunt will help launch a zoning and land use practice at Munsch Hardt, according to the press release.
Gardere Adds Two Partners in Dallas, Including Former Assistant GC at Dallas Bank
At PlainsCapital Bank, W. Brian Memory advised C-level executives on corporate regulatory matters and managed the bank’s real estate portfolio. He was part of the team that guided the bank through the merger of PlainsCapital Corporation and Hilltop Holdings Inc.
Holland & Knight Hires its First IP Partner in Texas
Hill, who was most recently in Los Angeles at Quinn Emanuel, returns to Dallas, where he began his legal career.
Holland & Knight Hires its First IP Partner in Texas
Hill, who was most recently in Los Angeles at Quinn Emanuel, returns to Dallas, where he began his legal career.
McKool Smith Wins $43M Antitrust Verdict in East TX
A federal jury in Marshall ruled Wednesday that General Electric Company violated antitrust laws in the marketing of anesthesia machines and the market for GE anesthesia machine servicing. After hearing more than a week of testimony and arguments, the jury ruled 8-0 that GE’s anti-competitive practices damaged 17 U.S. companies that service or refurbish GE anesthesia machines.
Three Big Law Partners Launch Houston Litigation Boutique
Former Baker Botts partners Kevin Jordan, Walter Lynch and Michael Cancienne have formed their own Houston litigation boutique.
Houston Energy Regulatory Partner Laterals to Caldwell Boudreaux
Sabina Walia specializes in representing major natural gas pipeline operators in FERC proceedings.