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O'Melveny, Vinson & Elkins Recruit Energy Partners in Houston, DC
The hiring comes as Big Law energy practices, including those focused on oil and gas transactions, are expected to stay busy under a second Trump presidency.
Plaintiff Lawyers Seek to Reinstate Judge Found to Show Bias
"Vacating the entire contempt order conflicts with precedent of this court, the (U.S.) Supreme Court, and other circuits," the plaintiffs' petition asserts.
Where Will Partner Hiring Surge Under Trump?
Under a better deal market, law firm lateral movement in corporate practices, such as private equity, funds, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets, will likely pick up.
Texas' New Business Court: What We've Learned From Its First 2 Months
"Whitehill's ruling has the potential to greatly reduce the number of cases before the Business Court," writes Ryan Sullivan of Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg.
'Rapidly Closing Window': Progressive Groups Urge Senate Votes on Biden's Judicial Nominees
"We have always been adamant that the Senate must confirm all of President Biden's nominees and fill every possible vacancy, regardless of who wins the election," said Jake Faleschini, of Alliance for Justice.
Paul Hastings Adds Morgan Lewis Environmental Partner
The firm has more than tripled its lawyer head count in Texas since the beginning of the year.
What to Expect From the SEC Under Trump 2.0
"While the issues of what's in the best interest of an investor will continue to be important, we won't see as much energy put behind trying to expand those obligations beyond the regulatory frameworks that already exist," said Jennifer Klass, a partner at K&L Gates.
Law Firm Diversity Pros Fear for Future of DEI Efforts Under Trump Presidency
"Law firms should talk more about what they're doing," argued diversity consultant Joelle Emerson. "One of the things that makes this so controversial is that people don't know what these programs are."
Republicans Sweep: 13 Democratic Judges Defeated in Houston Area
Statewide, Democratic Party incumbents and challengers were bested in the majority of contested races.
Trump's Return to the White House: The Legal Industry Reacts
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