A Houston appeals court ruled Tuesday that a lower trial court must consider whether an insurance company breached its duty to a former Superior Offshore International executive when it refused to provide certain coverage the executive claimed was included in the director-and-insurer policy.
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Ten Things: Your Business has just been Sued – Now What?
It’s hard to recall a more disconcerting feeling as a GC than getting a copy of a lawsuit filed against your company. Litigation in the commercial context is almost inevitable for companies, especially in the United States. It’s going to happen at some point. When it does, it’s your chance to step up and be the calm in the eye of the storm.
This column is 10 things you need to do immediately. Above all, don’t panic.
Baker Botts Expands in Asia
Michael Arruda, Joanne Du and Phillip Georgiou jump to Baker Botts’ Hong Kong/Beijing office from Jones Day.
Cantey Hanger Merges with Fort Worth Labor and Employment Firm
David Fielding, Frank Parker and Laura Hallmon join Cantey Hanger as partners with paralegal Eileen Cummo.
Texas Access to Justice Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members
Tim Kelly and Denise Scofield, a partner at Morgan Lewis in Houston, will serve a three-year term.
McDermott Will & Emery Snags Erin Turley and Allison Wilkerson, Boosts Employee Benefits Practice in Dallas
Turley and Wilkerson join from K&L Gates.
McDermott Will & Emery Snags Erin Turley and Allison Wilkerson, Boosts Employee Benefits Practice in Dallas
Turley and Wilkerson join from K&L Gates.
Gibson Dunn Bolsters Dallas Office with Litigation Partner Jeremy Brandon
Brandon was previously at Susman Godfrey, where he handled antitrust, class actions, intellectual property, shareholder/creditor derivative litigation and securities litigation.
Holland & Knight Open for Business in Houston
The Tampa, Florida-based firm is turning to former Greenberg Traurig attorneys L. Bradley Hancock, Christopher Johnsen and Theresa Wanat to spearhead the firm’s efforts in Houston.
Holland & Knight Open for Business in Houston
The Tampa, Florida-based firm is turning to former Greenberg Traurig attorneys L. Bradley Hancock, Christopher Johnsen and Theresa Wanat to spearhead the firm’s efforts in Houston.