Houston-based Andrews Kurth announced Monday that it has reached an agreement with an intellectual property and technology boutique in New York to hire all 55 lawyers at the firm.
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Baker Botts Represents USDOT in its Largest Loan in History
The U.S. Department of Transportation said today that it has closed a $2.45 billion loan to the national rail operator, Amtrak.
V&E Bolsters Corporate Technology Practice in Austin, Adds Paul Tobias
Tobias says V&E’s expertise in private equity and IPOs is a key reason he is “thrilled” to join their ranks.
V&E Bolsters Corporate Technology Practice in Austin, Adds Paul Tobias
Tobias says V&E’s expertise in private equity and IPOs is a key reason he is “thrilled” to join their ranks.
Kirkland Advises Blackstone in Two Company Formations
Blackstone recently helped form Dallas-based Guidon Energy and Fort Worth-based Jetta Permian. Houston attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis worked for Blackstone on both formations. One deal also involved Houston attorneys from Norton Rose Fulbright.
Dallas Judge Jails Juror for Contempt
Texas District Judge Gena Slaughter in Dallas held a juror in contempt of court and ordered him jailed for 48 hours for “an attempt to avoid jury service.” Criminal defense attorney Martin Lenoir convinced the judge to release the juror after 24 hours.
Houston Law Schools Face off in Federal Court
The University of Houston Law Center asked U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison to at least temporarily bar the Houston College of Law – formerly known as South Texas College of Law – from using its new name and its colors fearing the similarities between the two brands might confuse potential applicants, students, alumni and cause irreparable harm by confusing voters who determine national rankings. The Houston Chronicle has the details.
Brexit: Regulatory Change and Trade with Texas
How Brexit will impact businesses having a presence in or trading with the UK and the EU is still largely unknown and will remain so for some time. This article outlines the likely timeline of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, how these will affect the regulatory landscape and the steps that Texas businesses may consider to deal with regulatory change.
Akin Gump and Baker Botts Advise on $325M Valero Deal
San Antonio-based Valero Energy said this week that it is dropping down its Meraux and Three Rivers terminal services business to the company’s master limited partnership, Valero Energy Partners, for $325 million.
Locke Lord Wins $36M in Well Blowout Containment Project Dispute
A team of Locke Lord attorneys said Tuesday that they secured a $35.9 million judgment for a Houston company that claimed losing out on millions for a construction project it worked on for a year and half longer than originally contracted but the general contractor refused to pay.