Reed Smith Opens Houston Office
The new Houston office officially marks Reed Smith's presence in the Lone Star State.
Fulbright Survey: Corporate Litigation has Stabilized
Companies are facing more litigation over governmental regulatory investigations and proceedings, but fewer class action lawsuits and fewer labor and employment disputes, according to the Annual Litigation Trends Survey.
As BP Oil Spill Trial Begins, Don Godwin Takes Center Stage
The potentially historic Deepwater Horizon trial is scheduled to start Monday and Donald Goldwin is right in the middle of it. “This case is unprecedented, both in terms of the size of the litigation and the amount of money at stake," says Godwin, who is lead lawyer for Halliburton. "Damages could exceed $70 billion. I’ve never seen anything like it. Nobody has.” But don't expect Godwin to settle: "I'm here to win."
Porter Hedges Elects Three New Partners
Houston-based Porter Hedges has promoted three attorneys to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2013. They are: Jason Lloyd, whose practice focuses on the representation of financial institutions, mezzanine lenders, SBICs,
Exclusive: One-on-One with Fulbright & Jaworski’s Newest Chairman – and its Last
Ken Stewart, universally liked and respected, sits down with The Texas Lawbook for his first and only interview since taking the firm's leadership. He discusses progress in Fulbright's "joining forces" with global legal giant Norton Rose, client and partner reactions, whether the Jaworski name is gone for good, firm finances and the prospects of competitive lawyers stealing away Fulbright's best partners.
Exclusive: One-on-One with Fulbright & Jaworski's Newest Chairman – and its Last
Ken Stewart, universally liked and respected, sits down with The Texas Lawbook for his first and only interview since taking the firm's leadership. He discusses progress in Fulbright's "joining forces" with global legal giant Norton Rose, client and partner reactions, whether the Jaworski name is gone for good, firm finances and the prospects of competitive lawyers stealing away Fulbright's best partners.
Powers & Frost Joins Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser is adding Houston law firm Powers & Frost, nearly doubling the number of attorneys in its Houston office. Eight Powers & Frost attorneys and staff started working under
Powers & Frost Joins Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser is adding Houston law firm Powers & Frost, nearly doubling the number of attorneys in its Houston office. Eight Powers & Frost attorneys and staff started working under
Beirne, Maynard & Parsons Adds New Orleans-based Lemle & Kelleher
Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, a Houston-based civil litigation law firm, has added New Orleans-based Lemle & Kelleher, increasing their presence in the Gulf Coast. The merger allows the Houston-based firm
Beirne, Maynard & Parsons Adds New Orleans-based Lemle & Kelleher
Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, a Houston-based civil litigation law firm, has added New Orleans-based Lemle & Kelleher, increasing their presence in the Gulf Coast. The merger allows the Houston-based firm