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American Electric Power Company (AEP) said it will sell its commercial barge subsidiary to American Commercial Lines for $550 million. The subsidiary, AEP River Operations, is a commercial inland barge company that delivers about 45 million tons of products annually, including 10 million tons of coal. It is based in Chesterfield, Mo., and operates 56 towboat and 2,301 barges.
Haynes and Boone lawyers from three different offices advised AEP on the deal.
Because of the urgent needs of today’s business to have boots on the ground as soon as possible, employers may not always pay attention to the requirements and details involved in getting people on the ground and complying with various regulations.
Legendary oil and gas lawyer Dee Kelly passed away Friday. He was widely viewed as one of the most influential business and political leaders in the history of Fort Worth. He was 86. He was the founding partner of Kelly, Hart & Hallman and his clients included the Bass family, American Airlines, the Texas Rangers, private equity firm TPG Capital, Kimbell Oil Company and boot manufacturer John Justin.
“I have loved every minute of being a lawyer,” Kelly told The Texas Lawbook in an interview two weeks ago. “I practiced both transactional law and litigation. No lawyers today do both. Litigation was always my favorite.”
Gase, who joined the firm in 2013, focuses her Dallas-based practice on contractual disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, securities law violations, bankruptcy and environmental matters.
Gase, who joined the firm in 2013, focuses her Dallas-based practice on contractual disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, securities law violations, bankruptcy and environmental matters.
The ANSI Leadership and Service Awards are given to individuals that have made significant contributions to national and international standardization activities, according to the announcement.
Curry served as president of TADC from 2009-2010 and has held various other leadership roles in the organization.
Curry served as president of TADC from 2009-2010 and has held various other leadership roles in the organization.
Teresa Valderrama and Jeff Barnes join from Jackson Lewis.
Teresa Valderrama and Jeff Barnes join from Jackson Lewis.
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