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'I'm Staying Everything': Texas Bankruptcy Judge Halts Talc Trials Against J&J
At a Monday hearing, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Texas ordered an automatic stay on J&J talc litigation after dual motions were filed to move the Chapter 11 case to New Jersey.
Kirkland Investment Management Partner Jumps to Akin in Dallas
Continuing to grow its investment fund practice, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld added Kirkland & Ellis partner Shannon Thompson in Dallas.
5th Circuit Scrutinizes Under-21 Handgun Sales Ban Based on Supreme Court Test
"I'm puzzled, because it seems to me that your whole argument is premised on some idea that Rahimi changed the landscape quite a bit… and, I think the whole court, actually on this point, said that Bruen is still the test," said Judge Jennifer Elrod.
Ex-Judge, DA Among Defendants Liable in $21.35M Retaliation Verdict
The jury found Quitman, its mayor, the county sheriff, district attorney and district court judge conspired to get the officer fired for stating an acquaintance might not get a fair trial in the state court.
Lawyers Suing Lawyers: Firm Files Suit for $521,000
The attorney allegedly suggested that the $400,000 her firm had previously paid to its counsel be applied again, an idea the lawsuit termed "incredulous." In other words, counsel would continue to represent the attorneys in three cases, but would receive nothing on current bills of more than $400,000, the suit claims.
Newsmakers: Munsch Hardt Welcomes 2 Shareholders
Also: Haynes Boone adds real estate partner, and Michael Best adds senior counsel to Austin office.
Paul Hastings Adds Sidley Restructuring Partner in Dallas
The hiring of Sidley Austin restructuring partner Charles Persons continues Paul Hastings's aggressive growth in Texas.
Texas Legal Awards: Q&As With Lifetime Achievement Winners
Texas Lawyer is proud to recognize three winners of the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Johnson & Johnson Files Third Talc Bankruptcy in Texas
Beasley Allen opposed the Chapter 11 case, which includes up to $10 billion in nominal compensation to talc claimants. 'This proposed compensation is a gross undervaluation,' principal Andy Birchfield said in a statement to Law.com.
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