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Jessica Mangrum, Maggie Ellis Are Running for Judge of Austin's 200th District Court

In the Democratic primary, juvenile law practitioner Maggie Ellis and Jessica Mangrum, partner in Thompson Coe in Austin, are competing in the race for the 200th District Court in Austin.
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Texas Lawyer

Bill Miller, Monty Murry Face Off in Race for Judge of Texas' 5th District Court

In the Republican Primary, incument Judge Bill Miller and Texarkana attorney Monty Murry are competing in the race for the 5th District Court in New Boston.
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Texas Lawyer

Who's in the 5-Way Race for Texas' 457th District Court?

In the Republican Primary, Spring attorney Chris Buck, Conroe solo practitioner Robert "Bobby" Kasprzak, The Woodlands civil litigator Vince Santini, Bruce Coulson Tough, owner of the Tough Law Firm in Spring, and Spring lawyer Eric Yollick are competing in the race for the 457th District Court in Conroe.
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Texas Lawyer

Judge Missy Medary Draws Republican Primary Challenger, Guy Williams, in Nueces

In the Republican Primary, incumbent Judge Missy Medary and Guy Williams, former district judge, are competing in the race for the 347th District Court of Nueces County.
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Law.com

Scorned by Judge, Objectors to Equifax Settlement Fight to Clear Their Names

In his Jan. 13 order approving the $1.4 billion class action settlement with Equifax, U.S. District Judge Thomas Thrash lashed out at "professional objectors" in the case. "The court got bamboozled," one of the objectors wrote this week.
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Texas Lawyer

Akin Gump Continues 10-Year Revenue Climb as Partner Profits Jump

Firm chair Kim Koopersmith said a 3% increase in revenue per lawyer, along with a 2.8% jump in lawyer head count, are positive signs for the firm's future.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Federal Circuit Tosses Patent Lawsuit Against Google Over Lack of Jurisdiction

In a reversal from a prior decision against Google earlier this year, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that while a shelf or server rack could be considered a place of business, it's not enough to determine venue without the presence of an employee.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Judiciary Embarks on Long-Range Planning Project

Committee member Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, said the first step should be developing a high-level vision, mission and core values for the Texas judiciary. Next, the committee should develop specific goals and lay out a time line to reach them, she said.
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Texas Lawyer

Houston, We Have an Opportunity: 4 Fast-Growing Civil Litigation Practice Areas

The amount of new civil litigation in Houston has jumped 23% over the past five years. Some practice areas saw double-digit gains from 2015 to 2019, while others had major declines. Texas Lawyer takes a look at the biggest opportunities for litigators.
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Texas Lawyer

Perkins Coie Opens in Austin With Vinson & Elkins, Wilson Sonsini Partners

It's the second Texas location for Perkins Coie, which has been in Dallas since 2010.
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