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Insurance Claims, Litigation Likely to Follow Coronavirus Business Interruptions, Lawyers Say

Norton Rose Fulbright partner Neel Lane of San Antonio, who represents major insurance companies, said, "The more I think about it, the more that I can imagine various sorts of insurance claims based on the pandemic that we are experiencing."
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Corporate Counsel

Match Group's Chief Legal Officer Testifies in Support of EARN IT Act

"Because the consequences of doing nothing are both unacceptable and terrifying," Jared Sine said Wednesday during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting.
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Texas Lawyer

Brace Yourself for Breach-of-Contract Lawsuits Due to Coronavirus, Attorneys Say

Disputes are surfacing as U.S. companies get notices that their China-based vendors can't honor contracts, because of business disruptions from coronavirus and quarantines.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Former Texas Congressman Francisco "Quico" Canseco to Lead New Election Integrity Initiative

Former Texas Congressman Francisco "Quico" Canseco will lead the Texas Public Policy Foundation's (TPPF) new election integrity initiative. Canseco…
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Texas Lawyer

Staying Bullish on Texas, Shearman Adds 2 Thompson & Knight Dealmakers in Dallas

A month after opening in Dallas with six partners, Shearman & Sterling has brought on two more partners who do M&A and private equity work.
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Law.com

As Coronavirus Spreads, Some Courts Shutter, Others Carry On

Judicial systems across the nation have implemented a patchwork of policies to deal with the virus, including canceling in-person hearings or requiring litigants to alert the court if they feel ill.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Lawyers Suing Over DePuy's Pinnacle Hip Implant Set to Receive $245M

In a March 5 order, a federal judge approved a special master's report allocating fees and costs to more than 40 law firms. More than 75% of the amount will go to the five firms on the fee committee. Mark Lanier, whose firm is one of them, said "many firms abandoned the litigation."
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Government Shutdown, Energy Slowdown Made for a Flat 2019 at Haynes and Boone

Demand at the Texas firm increased substantially during the second half of the year, but couldn't fully make up for a slow start.
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Texas Lawyer

Texas Republicans Reject Ex-Judge, Sanctioned for Groping 3 Women

The former judge is a retired U.S. Marine who fought in the Vietnam War. He suffers post-traumatic stress disorder that creates anger issues, and has led to excessive alcohol consumption. He's also gone through intensive treatment for PTSD.
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Corporate Counsel

Want the General Counsel to Notice You? Then Branch Out to Different Parts of the Business

"Someone who goes to SuperConference in April, takes notes, and comes back to give a CLE presentation to the entire department will get noticed," Mike Evers, founder of Evers Legal in Chicago, said. "What will stand out is that he or she did something beyond what their job usually is."
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