Erle Nye and Tim Mountz discuss the Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Scholarship and the diversity pipeline.
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Federal Courts Getting Slammed by Congressional Budget Woes
At the end of this week, jurors serving on federal trials will get IOUs. All civil trials are being put hold. Payments to court-appointed lawyers will be halted. The federal government shutdown combined with the “sequestration” funding cuts have had a devastating impact on its efforts to provide access to justice.
Baker Botts and V&E Advise in $5.6 Billion Deal
The acquisition will give Regency access to midstream assets located principally in Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.
Baker Botts and V&E Advise in $5.6 Billion Deal
The acquisition will give Regency access to midstream assets located principally in Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.
Fifth Circuit Tackles Indian Tribal Jurisdiction and Business Law
The debate over state versus federal court for the forum witnessed an uncharted new dimension at the Fifth Circuit last week. Make it “state, federal, or Indian tribal court.” The consequences could introduce multiple wild cards – including whether the Bill of Rights even applies – into a range of business cases.
M&A Experts: Even Corporate Deals Involve Emotions
Three pillars of the corporate transaction bar – Janice Sharry, Jeff Chapman and Glenn West – shared their combined experiences, insights and advice to young M&A lawyers. One tip: don’t be so combative.
M&A Experts: Even Corporate Deals Involve Emotions
Three pillars of the corporate transaction bar – Janice Sharry, Jeff Chapman and Glenn West – shared their combined experiences, insights and advice to young M&A lawyers. One tip: don’t be so combative.
GC Forum Honors Charles Hardy of Austin Industries
Hardy, who plans to retire at the end of 2014, received the 13th Annual Robert H. Dedman Award for Ethics and Law.
Locke Lord’s Hastings to Argue Huge Business Dispute at SCOTUS
This Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a $160,000 pay dispute between a Killeen-based subcontractor and a Virginia construction company building a child development center at Fort Hood. The issue is whether a company can incorporate into a contract a forum-selection clause requiring that disputes involving the contract are to be decided by a specific court in a particular city or state.
SEC Operations During Federal Government Shutdown
Scott Kimpel and Cam Zachry provide insight into SEC operations if there’s a government shut and how it impacts public companies.