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November 14, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Mayer Brown Adds Huntsman Global Litigation Head in Houston

Peter Jordan, an associate general counsel at Huntsman Corp., a chemical company based in The Woodlands, joined Mayer Brown as a partner in Houston.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

November 14, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

TikToks or Billboards? Trial Lawyers Embrace Both to Build Brand Awareness

Plaintiffs lawyers take their boisterous personalities to social media while still embracing traditional outdoor marketing.

By Dan Roe | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

7 minute read

November 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

After Years of Record Financials, Jackson Walker May Struggle to Keep Up the Streak After Bankruptcy Scandal

The Dallas-based Am Law 200 firm, which has a large bankruptcy practice, may be forced to return some fees awarded by a judge involved in a romantic relationship with a now-former Jackson Walker partner.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

6 minute read

November 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Ex-Clients File Negligence Suit Against Houston Law Firm Andrews Myers

Panterra Development and Panterra GP, both of Dallas, seek millions in damages from Houston's Andrews Myers and a retired senior counsel over advice the defendants gave the plaintiffs on a design and construction contract with Studio Movie Grill.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

November 08, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

With Government Investigations Rising, Blank Rome Adds White-Collar Litigator in Dallas

Katten Muchin Rosenman white-collar defense partner Barrett Howell joined Blank Rome in Dallas on Tuesday, as the firm builds out the 4-month-old office.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

November 06, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Ex-Clients Seek Up to $175M From Winston in Negligence Lawsuit

Two oil and gas companies that do business in Houston sued Winston & Strawn on Friday, alleging the firm's negligence in connection with an oil and gas deal led to losses on the deal, and costly related litigation.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

November 03, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Turmoil Continues for Jackson Walker in the Wake of a Former Partner's Relationship With Bankruptcy Judge

Jackson Walker faces a motion seeking disgorgement and sanctions that was filed by two creditors in a bankruptcy formerly in U.S. District Judge David Jones' court.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

November 02, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins Energy/Infrastructure Partner Moves to Simpson Thacher in New York

Vinson & Elkins partner Gabriel Silva joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett as a partner in the energy and infrastructure practice in New York, as the firm continues to seek out Big Law partners working in that sector.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read

October 31, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

As Bankruptcy Filings Rev Up, Law Firms in Texas May Boost Their Bankruptcy Teams

A new report from the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts shows that total bankruptcy filings for the federal fiscal year that ended on Sept. 30 increased by 13%, turning around a long drop.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

5 minute read

October 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Susman Godfrey Leaning In to Diversity in Response to Questions About Diversity Programs

Susman Godfrey plans to increase the number of law students participating in its 1L Diversity Fellowship and the number of winners of the Susman Godfrey Prize.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

3 minute read