Business is booming in Texas, and recent changes to U.S. tax laws have brought billions of dollars from foreign investors to the state. These developments have elevated the importance of choosing the right entity when structuring a new business venture. Business lawyers seeking to stay up-to-date on this topic should attend the 17th Annual “Choice, Governance & Acquisition of Entities” course in Dallas on May 24.
Preparing for the Storm: Unleash Recession-Proof Assets and Shore Up Liquidity with Litigation Finance
With economists forecasting slower growth in the U.S. economy, companies and law firms should take steps to prepare for the next downturn. Experts at Bentham IMF explain how litigation funding can be a lifeline for pursuing valuable legal claims when traditional sources of capital become scarce.
Autonomy of the Regulator in the Mexico Energy Sector
Morena, the new majority party in Mexico’s government, is seeking to centralize the nation’s main energy regulatory agencies, which now exercise a measure of autonomy, under the Ministry of Energy. But are these changes necessary? Thompson & Knight attorneys provide an analysis.
How to Build a Top-Flight Law Firm Newsletter
An email newsletter is an effective and inexpensive way to showcase your firm’s expertise and to stay top-of-mind with the people most likely to send work your way. Amy Boardman Hunt of Muse Communications addresses some of the practical and rule-compliance issues to consider before you hit “send.”
Existential (Lease) Crisis: When Is a Lease “in Existence”?
In Crow v. Lookadoo, the San Antonio Court of Appeals recently interpreted the phrase “lease in existence” – in the absence of any “subject to” language – as creating an ongoing right for the defendants. This case highlights the need for precise drafting.
Comments on EPA’s Proposed Amendments to Methane and VOC Emissions Standards Due Dec. 17
The EPA is seeking comments on proposed amendments of the 2016 New Source Performance Standards Subpart OOOOa requirements, including the fugitive emissions, well site pneumatic pump and professional engineer certification requirements. Lawyers at Thompson & Knight provide an overview.