Winstead’s Elisabeth A. Wilson has been elected to serve as president-elect of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association (DHBA) for 2013. As president-elect, Wilson will also serve as an advisory member
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Laterals and Successes
Andrews Kurth Adds James Edward Maloney as Partner December 17, 2012 – James Edward Maloney has joined Andrews Kurth as a partner in the firm’s litigation section in Houston. Maloney
FedEx Sues Texas Workforce Commission
FedEx says the TWC is illegally forcing the company to pay $1 million in unemployment taxes for its drivers, which FedEx claims are independent contractors. FedEx also accuses the state of double dipping by attempting to collect unemployment taxes from both the company and the hundreds of independent contractors. The case is being watched by scores of major corporations, including AT&T and TimeWarner Cable, which use contractors in Texas.
Tis’ the Season to be Giving
The Texas Lawbook put together some of the law firms and individual attorneys who stood out when it came to giving back. This is by no means a definitive list, as there are so many doing so much for those in need. But this article puts a little spotlight on some efforts that have come to our recent attention.
Q&A with Authors on ABA’s New Appellate Practice Guide
Polsinelli shareholder partner Leane Medford and Robert Dubose, a partner with Alexander, Dubose, discuss their role in researching and writing portions of a new book that examines and compares appellate court rules in Texas and across the US.
Q&A with Authors on ABA's New Appellate Practice Guide
Polsinelli shareholder partner Leane Medford and Robert Dubose, a partner with Alexander, Dubose, discuss their role in researching and writing portions of a new book that examines and compares appellate court rules in Texas and across the US.
HayBoo Settles $773K Dispute with Houston Housing Authority
The Harris County Housing Authority has settled its $773,731 fee dispute with Haynes and Boone over legal payments the Houston agency believes were improperly made to the law firm through a contractor in 2008 and 2009.
Texas IPOs Declined in 2012
Thirteen companies headquartered in Texas priced initial public offerings during the past year – down from 19 in 2011. The average offering size for Texas IPOs also decreased from $376 million in 2011 ($7.158 billion aggregate) to $306 million in 2012 ($3.982 billion aggregate), according to mergermarket media. Why the decrease? How does Texas compare with the rest of the US? Will the IPO market improve in 2013? These Texas Capital Markets experts have the details.
The 10 Biggest Business Law Stories of 2012
American Airlines’ bankruptcy, dozens of billion-dollar energy deals, BP oil spill settlements and the criminal trial of Houston investor R. Allen Stanford were among the lead business law stories of 2012.
V&E Leads Caiman Energy’s $1.5 billion JV
Sarah Morgan’s to-do list this week: Get promoted to partner and co-lead with Marcia Backus a $1.5 billion joint venture Dallas-based Caiman Energy II.