© 2013 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook Herb Hammond, a partner in Thompson & Knight’s Dallas office, was recently one of 69 new
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Thompson & Knight’s Herb Hammond Elected to ALI
© 2013 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook Herb Hammond, a partner in Thompson & Knight’s Dallas office, was recently one of 69 new
The Inside Story of American Airlines Settlement with DOJ
Next Monday, before the financial markets open, lawyers for American Airlines and US Airways will gather in the Dallas offices of Weil, Gotshal & Manges on the second floor of the Crescent Court to sign the “closing papers” officially merging the two companies and creating the world’s largest airline. The closing, which will be more ceremonial than substantive, ends one of the most complex, expensive and successful corporate bankruptcies in U.S. history. This is the inside story of how the airlines settled the Justice Department’s lawsuit to block the merger – a lawsuit that the airlines, the federal government and nearly all legal experts said couldn’t be settled.
Jones Day and V&E Advise in $2.6 Billion Joint Venture — Updated
Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Enbridge Energy Partners have entered a joint venture agreement that involves a $2.6 billion pipeline project in the Bakken Shale region.
Jones Day and V&E Advise in $2.6 Billion Joint Venture — Updated
Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Enbridge Energy Partners have entered a joint venture agreement that involves a $2.6 billion pipeline project in the Bakken Shale region.
HBA Prospers in Pro Bono Services
Recently the HBA raised $619,500 for pro bono legal services at its annual fundraising event, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg for everything the HBA does for pro bono efforts.
SEC: Texans Rank Fourth in Snitching on Business Fraud
The SEC received 135 tips in 2013 from Texans blowing the whistle on bosses or business partners for possible fraud.
Dan Baucum to Join Cantey Hanger
Baucum will join the Fort Worth-based firm as a partner on Dec. 3.
Andrews, Sidley and V&E Advise in $560 Million Transaction
CAMAC Energy will acquire remaining interests in offshore Nigeria from Allied Energy for more than $560 million.
Andrews, Sidley and V&E Advise in $560 Million Transaction
CAMAC Energy will acquire remaining interests in offshore Nigeria from Allied Energy for more than $560 million.