Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld announced the election of 11 new partners, effective Jan. 1. Two of those lawyers are from the firm’s Texas offices. Gabriel J. Procaccini is
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Ramey & Browning Announces New Location and Of Counsel
Ramey & Browning announced its new location at 5020 Montrose Blvd., Suite 750 in Houston. The firm also added Harry Laxton Jr. as of counsel to the firm. Laxton Jr.,
Ramey & Browning Announces New Location and Of Counsel
Ramey & Browning announced its new location at 5020 Montrose Blvd., Suite 750 in Houston. The firm also added Harry Laxton Jr. as of counsel to the firm. Laxton Jr.,
Vinson & Elkins Promotes Four Lawyers to Partnership
Vinson & Elkins has promoted four lawyers to its partnership effective Jan. 1. They are: Greg Dillard, whose practice focuses on the response to regulatory enforcement actions initiated by federal
Vinson & Elkins Promotes Four Lawyers to Partnership
Vinson & Elkins has promoted four lawyers to its partnership effective Jan. 1. They are: Greg Dillard, whose practice focuses on the response to regulatory enforcement actions initiated by federal
Weil Extends Lease at The Crescent in Dallas Through 2028
Weil, Gotshal & Manges signed an extension on its lease in The Crescent office complex in Dallas. The renewal keeps Weil at The Crescent through 2028. Weil’s Dallas office first
Winstead’s Elisabeth Wilson Elected President-elect of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association
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
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.