Catherine Callaway James Named Kinder Morgan GC
Former Dynegy GC Catherine Callaway James was named to the top legal job at infrastructure giant Kinder Morgan Inc. She replaces Curt Moffatt who died unexpectedly in December. Claire Poole has more.
SCOTX: Written Contracts Can Protect Corporations’ Fraudulent Conduct
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday that a written contract between Mercedes-Benz and a South Texas car dealer exempts the automaker from being held financially responsible for the economic losses it caused by its false oral promises and misleading comments - conduct a jury described as criminal.
Abbott Selects Brett Busby for Texas Supreme Court
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday afternoon that he appointed Busby, a former partner at Bracewell, to the state’s highest court to replace retired justice Phil Johnson.
SCOTX May Look for New Evidence to Rewrite Your Contract
The Texas Supreme Court has recently been shooting holes in the basic principle that any evidence forming the basis of a decision must have been admitted in a trial court – particularly in contract disputes. Chrysta Castañeda of The Castañeda Firm explains the potential impact on cases going forward.
Frost Brown Todd Lures Five Litigators from Dallas Litigation Boutique
The Cincinnati law firm announced Wednesday that five litigators from Rose Walker, including firm founder Martin Rose, have joined the firm. Frost Brown Todd has nearly doubled its headcount in Dallas since December.
Forest Park Surgeons and Hospital Officials on Trial for Alleged Kickback Scheme
Jury selection is expected to start today for five doctors and four other Forest Park hospital officials standing trial in federal court for being involved in an alleged illegal kickback scheme that put tens of millions of dollars into their pockets. Healthcare lawyers across the country are closely monitoring the case. Texas Lawbook correspondent Bruce Tomaso is covering the trial and will provide gavel-to-gavel coverage.
CDT Roundup: 16 Deals, 18 Law firms, 77 Lawyers, $9.97B
At the North American Prospect Expo there were back rubs and parties, an artist painting colorful vistas and a replica of a 1936 Auburn Speedster. But there were also deals. And talk of deals. So Claire Poole begins her weekly Roundup of Texas deal activity from the NAPE exhibit floor.
SCOTX Hears Arguments Over Oysters
AUSTIN – When a navigation district leased out underwater acreage to an oyster farming business, the State of Texas took exception. Now their argument over leasing authority and oyster regulation has reached the Texas Supreme Court. Janet Elliott explains.
V&E, Akin advise on Targa’s $1.6B sale of Badlands stake to Blackstone/GSO
Houston-based Targa Resources Corp. announced Tuesday that it agreed to sell 45 percent of North Dakota unit Targa Badlands to funds managed by GSO Capital Partners and Blackstone Tactical Opportunities for $1.6 billion in cash. Claire Poole has the details.
Xerox Settles Medicaid Fraud Case with AG’s Office for $236M
Xerox Corporation and several of its former subsidiaries have agreed to a $235.9 settlement with the Texas Attorney General’s Office, the state announced Tuesday. It represents the largest single resolution in a case filed by the AG's office for Medicaid-related claims.