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November 22, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Court Invalidates SEC’s Dealer Rule, Siding with Crypto Advocates

“This decision affirms the importance of applying legal frameworks as intended and avoiding the temptation to force novel technologies into ill-fitting regulatory categories,” said Tonya M. Evans, a tenured professor at Penn State Dickinson Law whose research includes digital assets.
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November 22, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

$2.7M Verdict for Whistleblower Exposes Employer to $300M Claim

A Dallas law firm secured a $2.75 million verdict for a whistleblower that also exposes the defendant to federal fine of up to $300 million.
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November 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Bonus Parade Continues, With Additional Firms Matching Milbank

While firms didn't rush to match Milbank's special bonuses in August, Cleary, Davis Polk, Weil, Skadden Arps, Cadwalader, and O'Melveny are the latest to join the ranks of those matching Milbank's summer and end-of-year bonus schedule.
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November 22, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers: Scott Bailey Joins Jones Day’s Corporate Practice in Dallas

Also: TTLA presents annual awards, McGuireWoods names new partners, and Munsch Hardt welcomes three new members to its Corporate practice in Dallas and Houston.
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November 22, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Samsung Flooded With Galaxy Product Patent Lawsuits in Texas Federal Court

Samsung has seen a wave of patent litigation targeting its Galaxy devices in Texas in mid-November. At least four companies sued the South Korean electronics titan last week for allegedly infringing on their technology to use in its smartphones, tablets and watches.
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November 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

Trump Taps Former Fla. Attorney General for AG

The nomination comes hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for the position.
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November 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Haynes Boone, Hicks Thomas Get Dismissal of $1.3B Claims in 2022 Freeport LNG Terminal Explosion

Haynes Boone, defending Chiyoda International Corp., obtained dismissal of $1.3 billion in subrogation lawsuits.
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November 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Dallas Jury Awards $98.65M in Botham Jean Killing by Dallas Officer

A jury in Dallas federal court awared the parents of Botham Jean $98.65 million for his death at the hands of a Dallas police officer.
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November 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

In Talc Bankruptcy, Andy Birchfield Skipped His Deposition. Could He Face Sanctions?

Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Red River Talc, which filed for bankruptcy to resolve talcum powder lawsuits, moved to sanction Beasley Allen's Andy Birchfield after he did not appear for a Monday deposition.
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November 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Big Law Gathers for Case Allowing Insurers to Avoid $78.5M Payout

Icahn Enterprises wants a judgment vacating an order that let its insurers avoid paying a $78.5 million settlement.
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