The new Haynes and Boone partner says executives and general counsels for healthcare companies need to heighten their corporate compliance efforts or they may find themselves in court against state and federal regulators.
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.”
The Influence Industry: A Day in the Capitol With Top Texas Lobbyist Buddy Jones
When it comes to lobbying Texas legislators, Neal T. “Buddy” Jones of HillCo Partners is one of the best “hired guns.” Just do the numbers: every two years, Texas lawmakers file thousands of bills, many of which never gain traction or a spot on the House and Senate calendars. It’s clear. Awareness is key to the passage of legislation. Enter – the lobbyist.
Tennis Legend Andy Roddick Sues Tennis Charity in Dallas
Dykema Gossett litigation partner Brian Colao, who has represented several pro athletes, including Phil Mickelson, is representing Roddick in the lawsuit.
SMU Names Interim Law Dean and Search Committee
Dedman Law professor Julie Patterson Forrester gets the nod starting June 1. Provost also names 18-member search committee.