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.
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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.
Sidley and Kirkland Advise on $1.5 Billion Energy Deal
New York private equity firm Kimmeridge Energy used Houston lawyers with Sidley Austin in its sale of West Texas assets for $1.5 billion. Denver law firm Davis Graham & Stubbs advised the buyers, The buyer, PDC Energy. Financial adviser Evercore turned to the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis for its legal representation.
On UNT Accreditation Challenge, is the Real Problem the ABA?
Earlier this summer, an ABA committee recommended that the ABA not grant UNT provisional accreditation after determining that the school admits too many students with weak grades and low LSAT scores and that the program has a questionable financial plan, among other factors.
Baker Botts, V&E Advise in Two Stock Offerings
Baker Botts and V&E advised Jones Energy and Tallgrass Energy on two separate capital markets deals this week. In addition, Baker Botts advised Jones Energy in an M&A deal related to its stock offering.
Baker Botts, V&E Advise in Two Stock Offerings
Baker Botts and V&E advised Jones Energy and Tallgrass Energy on two separate capital markets deals this week. In addition, Baker Botts advised Jones Energy in an M&A deal related to its stock offering.
Dallas Judiciary and Legal Organizations to Host Day of Civility
(Aug. 19) – Have Dallas attorneys gotten too abrasive or unprofessional in efforts to represent their clients vigorously? To discuss the subject, the DBA is hosting a half-day CLE on Sept. 9 to reaffirm the Texas Lawyers’ Creed. DFW’s most prominent judges will address the principles of civility, even toward those you fiercely battle against in court. This article has all the details.