Newsmakers: Week of March 21, 2022
San Antonio’s People’s Law School Opens Virtual Law Classroom to the Public On…
San Antonio’s People’s Law School Opens Virtual Law Classroom to the Public On…
Following a national trend, a group of 22 of the firms with the most lawyers in Texas promoted 78.5% more new Texas partners for 2022 than the prior year.
“She actually stole about $800,000,” the attorney said.
'Our biggest source of referrals among Mexican nationals are other Mexican nationals or attorneys in Mexico who have been pleased with our work," San Antonio business attorney Sarah P. Santos said.
Keith Letourneau
From a maritime-law perspective, questions arise as to whether Russia’s wanton war and its consequences may trigger a charter’s force majeure clause, which generally has the effect of suspending contract performance obligations that are disrupted by unforeseeable events beyond the control of the vessel’s owner or charterer.
James A. Kearns and Cindy Matherne Muller
Currently BOEM is considering approximately 30 million acres off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana for commercial development of offshore wind energy projects and has received expressions of interest from several parties.
Henry Ibe
"Ultimately, we as a people must unite as a nation with a common goal to advocate and create a system that fosters hope, fairness, tolerance, and justice for all immigrants regardless of race, religion, gender, nationality, or particular social group," says Houston attorney Henry Ibe.
Salvador Ordorica
The reputation of a law firm and the legal future of their clients are at stake when the firm hires a translator. It is essential that all translations be handled meticulously and with the gravitas they deserve.
Karuna C. Simbeck
The H-1B visa offers skilled workers from across the globe an opportunity to work and live in the United States. It also benefits American companies that can attract and retain individuals with skills that are scarce among the domestic workforce.
Michael P. Maslanka
While zealous advocacy by lawyers on behalf of is not only permitted but required, a lawyer crosses the line into an ethical violation by using unlawful means (extortion) to achieve a lawful end.
Quentin Brogdon
"The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 is a good beginning to rolling back the blanket imposition of unfair, one-sided forced arbitrations, but it is only a beginning," says Dallas attorney Quentin Brogdon.
Meranda Vieyra
'With a strong LinkedIn profile, you have the foundation for an effective business development platform for your law practice,' says legal marketer, Meranda Vieyra.
Randy D. Gordon
"Thus, closing arguments tend to have a recognizable spine: praise for the jury’s dedication and diligence, a few personal touches designed to show a common history and shared values, a selective appropriation of the evidence ordered into story form, and scattered commentary casting doubt on the opposition’s case," says Randy D. Gordon, the office managing partner of the Dallas office of Duane Morris LLP.
John G. Browning
A recent study done of British barristers concludes that their use of words such as “respectfully” and “with great respect” may be cloaked in politeness but actually “can indicate disrespect and undermine the professional competence of other lawyers.”
