© 2014 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook (February 25) — Thompson & Knight elected nine attorneys to serve on its management committee for
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Chamberlain Hrdlicka Names Five New Shareholders, Four in Texas
© 2014 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook (February 25) — Houston-based Chamberlain Hrdlicka promoted five attorneys to equity shareholder, the firm announced last
The Texas Lawbook Passes 5,000 Paid Subscriber Milestone
The Texas Lawbook published its first article in November 2011 with no subscribers.
Twenty-eight months later, the online business law publication surged well past 5,300 this week thanks to several new group subscriptions from a handful of business law firms and corporate in-house legal departments.
Five Firms Experiment With Alternative Fee Arrangements
To some corporate general counsel, such as AT&T’s Wayne Watts and CenterPoint’s Scott Rozzell, the billable hour is a deplorable beast needing to be slain. Other GCs, such as Stephen Coats at Riverstone Holdings, are okay with the billable hour structure but seek flexibility depending upon outcome.
Here are five law firms – Ross Joyner, Schiffer Odom, The Willis Law Group, Skiermont Puckett and Munsch Hardt – that are catering to the growing demand for alternative fee arrangements.
Norton Rose Fulbright Opens Brazil Office
Norton Rose Fulbright is opening its 55th office in Rio de Janeiro, the firm announced last week.
Employment Law Experts Say Employers Legally Allowed to Require Flu Shots
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Hunts Give SMU Dedman $5 Million for Crimes Against Women Clinic
The gift from Ray and Nancy Ann Hunter Hunt will create a new advocacy center to help women who have been abused and targeted for crimes.
Musical Chairs in Texas Legal Community
As large national law firms continue to move into Texas to create a foothold in Dallas’ diverse business climate and Houston’s energy sector, a separate but related shift is occurring within the real estate markets. Availability for ideal law office space is shrinking and leasing rates are rising. Law firm management needs to stay attuned as the legal industry continues to be a key driver of two of the hottest real estate markets in the country.
Litigator Joins K&L Gates’ Growing Houston Office
© 2014 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook (February 17) — K&L Gates’ growing Houston office added litigator Brett Young as a partner to
Litigator Joins K&L Gates’ Growing Houston Office
© 2014 The Texas Lawbook. By Brooks Igo Staff Writer for The Texas Lawbook (February 17) — K&L Gates’ growing Houston office added litigator Brett Young as a partner to