November 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Need for Change: MDL Equivalent in Florida State CourtsThis article reviews the current method for consolidating cases in Florida and the reasons why this method should change. The Florida Supreme Court should consider amending the civil procedure rules and provide for a multidistrict litigation framework for Florida state courts.
By Yvette Ostolaza and Carmen Ortega-Rivero
6 minute read
April 01, 2020 | Litigation Daily
What Spanish Flu-Era Contract Fights Tell Us about Pandemics and Contractual PerformanceA historical parallel exists that potentially sheds light on the approach courts may adopt when interpreting contracts in light of an epidemic: the Spanish flu, writes Sidley Austin's global litigation co-head Yvette Ostolaza and associates Daniel Driscoll and Tayler Green.
By Yvette Ostolaza, Daniel Driscoll & Tayler Green
6 minute read
March 25, 2019 | Texas Lawyer
Avoiding Risk When Navigating Global Employee RestructuringThis article discusses 10 tips for legal counsel to help prepare a company for a global restructuring, and how to avoid, mitigate, and manage risk when potential issues arise.
By Yvette Ostolaza and Margaret Hope Allen
5 minute read
November 30, 2018 | Texas Lawyer
Considerations in Selecting Special Committee MembersWhether facing a shareholder demand, considering a large transaction, or launching an internal investigation to uncover and remediate alleged wrongdoing,…
By Yvette Ostolaza and Paige Montgomery
5 minute read
March 01, 2017 | Texas Lawyer
Tips for Being Successful in Your New Role as PartnerMost young lawyers dream of the day they will make partner. It's a monumental milestone in your career that represents years of hard work, determination and dedication.
By Yvette Ostolaza and Penny Reid
8 minute read
December 22, 2014 | Texas Lawyer
Rule 91a: Score One for the DefendantsThis article offers some insights concerning Rule 91a that can help practitioners decide whether it may be appropriate in their cases.
By Yvette Ostolaza and Brandon A. Fuqua
5 minute read
September 22, 2014 | Texas Lawyer
Practicing Parents: Four Partner-Moms Offer InsightRaising a family and practicing law are not mutually exclusive. Certainly, doing both takes time, attention and hard work, but each one can strengthen the other.
By Angela Fontana, Michelle Hartmann, Yvette Ostolaza and Penny Reid
5 minute read
September 18, 2014 | Texas Lawyer
Practicing Parents: Four Partner-Moms Offer InsightRaising a family and practicing law are not mutually exclusive. Certainly, doing both takes time, attention and hard work, but each one can strengthen the other.
By Angela Fontana, Michelle Hartmann, Yvette Ostolaza and Penny Reid
5 minute read