During the past 25 years as a legal journalist, I’ve heard some outrageous excuses and extraordinary efforts of folks trying to avoid jury service.
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Patton Boggs Adds Two Attorneys in Dallas Office
The new lawyers are part of a series of lateral hires expected at Patton Boggs.
Texas Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson’s Legacy
When Wallace Jefferson retires next week as Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, he leaves one of the greatest legacies of any public servant in Texas history. He authored 148 opinions during his 13 years on the state’s highest court. This article highlights the important ones.
Texas Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson's Legacy
When Wallace Jefferson retires next week as Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, he leaves one of the greatest legacies of any public servant in Texas history. He authored 148 opinions during his 13 years on the state’s highest court. This article highlights the important ones.
V&E Advises in $1.1 Billion Acquisition
The deal is between Rockwood Holdings and Huntsman Corporation, which will purchase two of Rockwood’s businesses.
V&E Advises in $1.1 Billion Acquisition
The deal is between Rockwood Holdings and Huntsman Corporation, which will purchase two of Rockwood’s businesses.
Sidley Grabs Eight Partners from Weil in Dallas
The eight prominent partners have become known to several major law firms trying to recruit them as “The Weil Seven Plus One” because they are personally and professionally close and loyal to each other and, of course, because they are seven women and one man. Yvette Ostolaza, Angela Fontana, Michelle Hartmann and five others are taking their law practices four blocks across Woodall Rodgers Freeway to Sidley Austin. This story explains why they are on the move.
Prominent Corporate Lawyer Joins V&E
Michael Saslaw comes to V&E after 15 years as a partner at Weil.
Prominent Corporate Lawyer Joins V&E
Michael Saslaw comes to V&E after 15 years as a partner at Weil.
Employee Benefits Lawyer Patti Hedgpeth, Two Others Jump to Polsinelli
© 2013 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook Kansas City-based Polsinelli has added Patti Hedgpeth as a shareholder and two others to the firm’s