November 14, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Mayer Brown Adds Huntsman Global Litigation Head in HoustonPeter 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 AwarenessPlaintiffs 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 ScandalThe 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 MyersPanterra 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 DallasKatten 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 LawsuitTwo 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 JudgeJackson 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 YorkVinson & 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 TeamsA 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 ProgramsSusman 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
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