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There is a new ticker on the NYSE: SHLX. Houston-based Shell Midstream Partners, a MLP, is expected to raise $920 million. Shell Midstream GC Lori Muratta selected Baker Botts partners Kelly Rose, Hillary Holmes and A.J. Ericksen to be its legal advisers. Vinson & Elkins partners Doug McWilliams and Gillian Hobson served as the lead legal advisers for the underwriters.

ETP’s landmark $535 million court victory over Enterprise earlier this year raises an important issue facing many Texas companies: Can companies effectively disclaim the existence of a joint venture or partnership—and the fiduciary obligations these relationships entail—or will Texas courts disregard the disclaimers and look to the parties’ course of conduct?

This article provides a thorough examination of the ETP v. Enterprise jury verdict and the impact the case is having on businesses.

Richardson-based Lennox International has obtained a $250 million short-term loan facility that was provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and Morgan Stanley Bank, NA.

Houston-based Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. has completed its acquisition of additional leasehold and producing interests in the Eagle Ford Shale from Eagle Ford Minerals, LLC for $250 million.

Texas lawyers from Baker Botts, Andrews Kurth, Latham & Watkins and Gibson Dunn are advising on the $50 billion merger between two Oklahoma-based energy master limited partnerships – Williams Partners LP and Access Midstream Partners, LP.

French animal health company Virbac has agreed to acquire major U.S. veterinary products from the global pharmaceutical company, Eli Lilly and Company.