Embattled residential finance and investment firm United Development Funding says its top officers have been subpoenaed to provide a federal grand jury with documents related to the operation of the company.
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Gibson Dunn and Weil Advise on Topgolf Deal
Topgolf Entertainment Group announced today that Providence Equity Partners is making an undisclosed minority investment in the company.
The popular golfing entertainment company said in a press release that the new capital will be used to open at least seven new venues and accelerate its media strategy. Gibson Dunn partner Robert Little led the deal team for the Dallas-based company.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised Providence Equity Partners in the transaction.
Gardner Haas Adds Commercial Litigation Partner
Camp, like firm founders Michael Gardner and Eric Haas, is an alumnus of Brewer Attorneys & Counselors, formerly Bicker & Brewer.
Girls Inc. to Honor Yvette Ostolaza with “Women of Achievement” Award
Ostolaza and four other honorees will be recognized at the Girls Inc. New York Luncheon on March 7.
Girls Inc. to Honor Yvette Ostolaza with "Women of Achievement" Award
Ostolaza and four other honorees will be recognized at the Girls Inc. New York Luncheon on March 7.
South Texas College of Law Wins 121st National Advocacy Championship
Second-year law students Lani Durio and Hayley Hervieux went undefeated in their first varsity advocacy competition.
David Gerger and Daughter make Music for Fun, Charity
When Houston trial lawyer David Gerger isn’t in federal court defending a BP employee of criminal charges involving the Deepwater Horizon explosion or helping free a wrongfully detained Iran citizen from U.S. custody, he is doing something much closer to home and much more fun: a musical collaboration with his daughter, Ria. A little bit country and a little bit easy listening, the new “Give Me Mercy” CD reflects many of Gerger’s experiences in the law. The CD and its downloads benefit Texas Special Olympics and the Equal Justice Initiative.
McWilliams Changes Mind, Stays at V&E
Prominent Houston lawyer Doug McWilliams told The Texas Lawbook Thursday that he had changed his mind about leaving V&E and taking his highly profitable capital markets practice to national legal powerhouse Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. McWilliams explains what changed his mind.
McWilliams Changes Mind, Stays at V&E
Prominent Houston lawyer Doug McWilliams told The Texas Lawbook Thursday that he had changed his mind about leaving V&E and taking his highly profitable capital markets practice to national legal powerhouse Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. McWilliams explains what changed his mind.
K&L Gates Promotes Two to Partner in Houston
Jonathan Hoff and David Sweeney are in the firm’s energy practice.