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.

Thompson & Knight Organizes Support for PACE Legislation
TK’s statewide pro bono effort aims to aid the ability of Texas property owners to improve their water conservation and energy efficiency.

Thompson & Knight Organizes Support for PACE Legislation
TK’s statewide pro bono effort aims to aid the ability of Texas property owners to improve their water conservation and energy efficiency.

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.

LINN Energy and LinnCo Acquire Berry Petroleum Company for $4.3 Billion
Several Texas attorneys are key players in this $4.3 billion transaction.

Spearmint Rhino and Monster Truck Driver Must Pay $10.5 Million
A Dallas jury has ordered the topless bar and drunken driver to pay $10.5 million to the family of a 23-year-old young woman who was crushed to death when the truck driver ran over her two years ago. It is believed to be one of the largest Texas jury verdicts in a “dram shop” case during the past two decades.

Andrews Kurth and Latham Lead Harbinger-Exco Deal — Updated
Dallas-based Exco Resources’s $725 million joint venture creating a private oil and gas partnership has closed.

Melanie Okon is New Name Partner at Estes Okon Thorne & Carr
Former name partner Jane Taber is stepping back from managing the firm to focus on new opportunities for the firm in the healthcare industry.

Melanie Okon is New Name Partner at Estes Okon Thorne & Carr
Former name partner Jane Taber is stepping back from managing the firm to focus on new opportunities for the firm in the healthcare industry.