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October 17, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Pass Rate for July 2024 Texas Bar Exam Rises Compared to Prior Year

Among first-time test-takers, Texas A&M University School of Law posted the highest pass rate, and the University of Texas School of Law was second among Texas' 10 law schools.
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October 17, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins Builds Renewable Energy Team With Bracewell Partner in Houston

With demand high in renewable energy tax credits work since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, Vinson & Elkins hired Bracewell partner Jenny Speck, who advises clients on the tax transactions.
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October 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer

As Partnerships Evolve, Law Firms See Ongoing Partner Training as Recruiting and Retention Tool

"You must have very clear objectives," observed strategy consultant Deborah Farone. "If you're producing a training session without knowing exactly what you want to get out of it, you're setting yourself up for failure."
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October 16, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Major Debtors Still Frequent SDTX 1 Year After Jones-Freeman Scandal

Data from Debtwire shows a modest decline in large Chapter 11s filed in Houston since news of the relationship between Judge David R. Jones and former Jackson Walker partner Elizabeth Freeman broke last October.
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October 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

'Mr. Rapino Was Not Involved': CEO Can't Dodge Deposition in MDL

Ten people died, including a 9-year-old boy, of compressive asphyxiation at Live Nation's Astroworld Festival concert.
5 minute read
October 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Do Children's Attorneys Give a Child a Voice?

"How much weight should judges continue to give to court-appointed counsel, who have historically served as giving children a voice in the courtroom?" write Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Virginia E. Griffin.
11 minute read
October 16, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Big Week for Private Equity, Private Credit and Kirkland

Of seven announced deals in the past week that were worth more than $1 billion, four were private equity-driven, and two were driven by private lenders.
9 minute read
October 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Legal Awards 2024: Attorney of the Year, Law Firm of the Year Announced

Dozens of Texas lawyers were recognized Tuesday evening for their outstanding work in a range of categories.
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October 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

1 Day Late: Clock Runs Out on Lawyer's Whistleblower Suit

Phillips's affidavit, attached to the petition, cites numerous alleged improper activities that Phillips claims District Attorney Ori White knew of, attempted to justify or ignored.
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October 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer

About to Become a Partner? Here's What to Know About Your Newfound Wealth

With wealth comes complexity. There is no shortage of stories of otherwise successful attorneys who have squandered this wealth.
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