Jim Maloney, who practiced for more than 40 years at Baker Botts and, most recently, Andrews Kurth, described a number of factors that led him to leave Big Law to set out on his own, including dealing with client conflicts. He says he has a lot of trials left in him.
“There is nothing in the world as fun as trying cases. There is nothing like the feeling when a jury comes back and says you are right.”
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Houston’s Oldest Law School Gets a New Name
South Texas College of Law announced Wednesday that it is changing its name in an effort to honor its birthplace and boost its regional and national profile. Founded in 1923, the school will now be called the Houston College of Law.
Houston's Oldest Law School Gets a New Name
South Texas College of Law announced Wednesday that it is changing its name in an effort to honor its birthplace and boost its regional and national profile. Founded in 1923, the school will now be called the Houston College of Law.
Updated: DBA to Vote on Women Lawyer’s Assoc. Item Mired in Controversy
The Dallas Bar Association’s board of directors is scheduled to vote Thursday on whether the largest organization of women lawyers in North Texas should have an official voice in DBA leadership and policy-making – a move that most lawyers consider an historic development and long overdue. The vote, however, has become mired in controversy, pitting some of the state’s most influential lawyers – and even many long-time friends and law partners – against each other.
“Ban-the-Box” Laws Come to Austin – What Employers Need to Know
Texas companies that have not been paying close attention may need to adjust their hiring practices to comply with the new Austin ordinance. Likewise, Texas companies with a national presence should be aware of ban-the-box laws that have passed in states or cities in which they operate.
Dallas Judge Freezes Assets in Fraud Case Involving Sports Stars (Updated)
SEC Fort Worth Regional Director Shamoil Shipchandler unveiled federal charges Tuesday against a former managing director of Dallas-based investment advisory firm RGT Capital Management for “secretly siphoning” $33 million from two Major League Baseball star pitchers and an NFL star quarterback, in order to fund an online ticket service. RGT also filed a federal securities lawsuit against its former partner and the online ticket operations.
SCOTX: Email Contacts Insufficient to Establish Jurisdiction in Foiled Deal
Texas justices ruled that electronic communications between a Canadian company and a Houston firm negotiating the sale of Colombian mineral assets were insufficient to confer Texas jurisdiction over the Canadian company. A strongly worded dissent accused the majority of ignoring the realities of complex business negotiations in a time where e-mail communication is the norm.
Drillers Not Eligible for Multibillion-Dollar Sales Tax Refund
The Texas Supreme Court dashed the hopes of drillers, concrete providers, business groups and limited government advocates in a ruling that turned on the role that pipes and tubes play in the physical changes of oil and gas moving from underground to the surface.
The Texas Lawbook Exceeds 8,000 Subscribers
The Texas Lawbook team says “thank you” to our readers for supporting the publication. This month, we officially reached and passed 8,000 paid subscribers, including 1,800 corporate in-house counsel. Accomplishing this milestone is only the start. We have so much more to do. We truly appreciate your support.
The Texas Lawbook Exceeds 8,000 Subscribers
The Texas Lawbook team says “thank you” to our readers for supporting the publication. This month, we officially reached and passed 8,000 paid subscribers, including 1,800 corporate in-house counsel. Accomplishing this milestone is only the start. We have so much more to do. We truly appreciate your support.