Latham Grabs V&E Finance Partner
Trevor Wommack has left Vinson & Elkins to join Latham & Watkins as a partner in its finance group in Houston. The move, Latham's first significant lateral hiring since 2012, signifies the firm is in growth mode.
TX Bar Prez Questions Mandatory Dues, Seeks Dismantling Young Lawyer Division Voting Procedure
Joe Longley sent a letter Tuesday to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that questions the legality of the mandatory State Bar of Texas to charge dues to its members to pay for programs, including support for the Young Lawyers Association. He also challenges the constitutionality of TYLA elections.
Brandy Treadway Guides J.C. Penney Through Turbulent Times
Brandy Treadway's first task when she joined J.C. Penney in 2011 was to prepare an 8-K SEC filing announcing that Ron Johnson was being hired as the CEO. Much has happened since then and Treadway has been there to help the retail giant through it all. A major proponent of diversity, she is the fourth consecutive woman to be J.C. Penney's GC.
Celanese Selects Former CIA “Operative” As GC
MarketWatch says A. Lynne Puckett was a “principal” at the Central Intelligence Agency. Modern Counsel magazine once described her as a “CIA Operative.” Irving-based Celanese Corporation has two new titles for Puckett: Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
Brewer Storefront Obtains Latest Voting Rights Settlement with Richardson ISD
The Richardson Independent School District and a former board member have settled a year-long dispute over minority representation in the RISD's at-large voting districts, according to the pro bono group Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. Natalie Posgate has details of the announcement and what it means for upcoming school board elections.
Lathrop Gage Opens in Dallas
The 145-year-old Kansas City legal operation announced Thursday evening it is launching in Dallas with four lawyers and plans to have several more.
SCOTX Mulls Role of Reasonableness in ‘Farm Out’ Agreements
After spending $22 million on some dry holes in North Texas, Barrow-Shaver Resources Co. jumped at a $27.7 million offer for its development rights. But one of 32 parties blew up the deal by asking $5 million for its approval. Now the Texas Supreme Court is being asked to resolve a question of industry use vs. oil and gas tradition. Janet Elliott explains.
In Midst of Gov Shutdown, Trump Nominates 3 to Federal Bench in TX
President Trump has nominated three lawyers to the federal bench in Texas, but amidst the government shutdown, when they can be approved is uncertain. Details on who in this article.
Fifth Circuit Hands Receiver Latest Win in Stanford Ponzi Saga
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reversed a trial court ruling that determined one of infamous Ponzi schemer Allen Stanford’s largest investors received a $79 million fraudulent transfer in good faith.
Chip Brooker Starts His Own Firm
In the D Magazine building of downtown Dallas, Brooker has opened up his own shop, Brooker Law PLLC, where he will continue his plaintiffs’ litigation practice representing individuals and families nationwide in cases involving wrongful death and personal injury.