AT&T filed a “friend of the court” brief asking a California federal judge the court to vacate its order requiring Apple take extraordinary steps to assist the FBI in unlocking the iPhone used by one of the perpetrators of the San Bernardino shootings. In this case, the government seeks more than what can be supported under the law as it is written today. The solution is for Congress to pass new legislation that provides real clarity for citizens and companies alike.
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Exclusive: DraftKings Sues Texas AG Paxton, FanDuel Settles
Lawyers representing DraftKings said Friday evening that Paxton is wrong about Texas law.
DraftKings Sues Texas AG Paxton, FanDuel Settles
Online fantasy sports operator DraftKings sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Dallas County District Court Friday evening, seeking a court order to prevent Paxton from “forcing DraftKings out of business in Texas.”
DraftKings lawsuit came only hours after Paxton announced the state had reached a settlement with the other major daily fantasy sports site, FanDuel.
Sidley Advises in $175M Well Development Joint Venture
Pennsylvania-based Rex Energy said earlier this week that it will join forces with New York investment firm Benefit Street Partners to develop 48 wells in Rex Energy’s Moraine East and Warrior North operated areas.
Sidley Snags Two Senior Finance Pros
Alison Boren and William Howell jump to Sidley from Baker Botts.
Bob Nash Leaves Retirement for Munsch Hardt in Dallas
The corporate finance expert said Munsch Hardt was the most pleasant of the six firms he has been at in his career.
T&K Names Seven New Partners in Texas
The Texas lawyers in the new partner class are Steven Bartz, Justin Cohen, Katie Coleman, Janelle Davis, Dan Hopper, Kurt Summers and Robert Vartabedian.
T&K Names Seven New Partners in Texas
The Texas lawyers in the new partner class are Steven Bartz, Justin Cohen, Katie Coleman, Janelle Davis, Dan Hopper, Kurt Summers and Robert Vartabedian.
South Texas College of Law Receives $1.3 Million Gift
The law school said in a press release that it will use Richard Anderson’s investment to provide “meaningful scholarship support to the most promising second-year students to reward their first-year achievements and to help relieve their debt burden.”
Mark Lanier Receives 2016 Texas Tech Distinguished Alumni Award
The Houston trial lawyer earned his law degree from Texas Tech in 1984 and currently serves on the law school’s Foundation board of directors.