Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is outraged that an elected California official is using his office for political purposes and he is threatening to use Texas taxpayer dollars to sue to stop such outrageous conduct. Paxton says California Insurance Commissioner David Jones should “cease and desist from requiring insurance companies to publicly disclose investments in fossil fuels.”
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Federal Judge Stops Texas Radioactive Waste Disposal Merger
Dallas-based Valhi’s attempt to sell its radioactive waste disposal operation in West Texas to a competitor violates antitrust laws. A federal judge ruled Wednesday, in a 52-page opinion that is under seal, that Utah-based EnergySolutions plan to buy Waste Control Specialists for $367 million runs afoul of federal laws designed to protect and promote competitive business practices.
Polsinelli Strengthens Dallas Labor and Employment Practice
Thomas Reddin and Theanna Sedlock jump over from Winstead as shareholder and associate, respectively.
Houston Trial Lawyer Bob Schick Returns to V&E
Schick started his career at V&E in 1981. He was most recently at Schick & Copeland, a litigation boutique he co-founded in 2014.
Houston Trial Lawyer Bob Schick Returns to V&E
Schick started his career at V&E in 1981. He was most recently at Schick & Copeland, a litigation boutique he co-founded in 2014.
Polsinelli Builds Up Dallas Investment Funds Group with Two New Shareholders
Bullard and Lee advise investment advisers and private investment groups that sponsor a variety of investment vehicles including hedge funds, real estate funds, private equity funds and venture capital funds.
Former Texas Appeals Court Justice Rebeca Huddle Returns to Baker Botts in Houston
Huddle authored more than 400 majority opinions during her time on the First Court of Appeals.
Wilson Elser Awards Firm Scholarship to Daughter of Dallas Legal Secretary
The Thomas W. Wilson Sr. Scholarship was established in 2010 to support the college education of children of current, full-time Wilson Elser employees.
Diamond McCarthy Announces New Houston Office
The firm officially relocated to the 37th floor of Two Houston Center this month.
Chief Justice Carolyn Wright to Receive 2017 Jack Pope Professionalism Award
Wright will receive the award at the Annual Texas Supreme Court Historical Society Dinner on Sept. 8 in Austin.