Did you hear about the half-billion dollar divorce in Galveston? Bet not. The divorce was done so quietly that two years ago, almost no one heard about the $416 million ruling a Galveston court declared in Winnie Alwazzan’s favor. It was so quiet, lawyers contend, that even Winnie’s estranged husband, Isa Alwazzan, didn’t know. The Houston Chronicle has full details on this bizarre legal battle.
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Ten Things GCs Need to Know When Searching for the Perfect Arbitration Clause
In this edition of “Ten Things,” I search for the perfect arbitration clause. Alas, much like Moby Dick, El Dorado, Sasquatch, and honesty in politicians, the search comes up dry. But, with a little work, you can come up with a “really damn good” arbitration clause that will better suit your company’s interests and goals. It requires time and effort, such as taking a long look at the clauses you are using now and asking yourself some tough questions about what you really want to get out of an arbitration process. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, here are some things you need to consider and think through when drafting an arbitration provision.
Houston Corporate Law Partners Bank, Dallas Lawyers’ Pay Lags
Corporate partners in Houston have seen their annual compensation skyrocket during the past two years and are now among the highest paid business attorneys in the U.S. Big firm lawyers in Houston make $335,000 more per year than their counterparts in Dallas, according to a new study by legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa.
Houston Corporate Law Partners Bank, Dallas Lawyers' Pay Lags
Corporate partners in Houston have seen their annual compensation skyrocket during the past two years and are now among the highest paid business attorneys in the U.S. Big firm lawyers in Houston make $335,000 more per year than their counterparts in Dallas, according to a new study by legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa.
Kirkland & Ellis Promotes Four to Partner in Houston
Kfir Abutbul, Mark Ramzy, Bradford Rossi and Rahul Vashi are in the firm’s M&A/Private Equity group.
Kirkland & Ellis Promotes Four to Partner in Houston
Kfir Abutbul, Mark Ramzy, Bradford Rossi and Rahul Vashi are in the firm’s M&A/Private Equity group.
Bracewell Lures White Collar Practice Team in Dallas
The four-person group, led by Barrett Howell and Brandon McCarthy, lateraled from K&L Gates.
Kelly Hart’s Ronak Patel Receives NASAA Award
Patel, a former deputy securities commissioner of Texas, focuses his practice on government investigations and white-collar defense.
Kelly Hart's Ronak Patel Receives NASAA Award
Patel, a former deputy securities commissioner of Texas, focuses his practice on government investigations and white-collar defense.
Lloyd Gosselink Selects New Managing Principal
Lauren Kalisek will step in as the firm’s managing principal at the beginning of 2017 upon firm founder Robin Lloyd’s retirement on Dec. 31.