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June 27, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

The Importance of Mediation in Family Law Cases

"Mediation provides parties with greater control over the process and outcome," according to Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
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June 27, 2024 | The Recorder

'GoodPop, Bad Pop': Hueston Hennigan Files Suit Against Freezer Pop-Maker Alleging False Advertising

The complaint, filed in Austin federal court, accuses JonnyPops of deceiving consumers and retailers about the nutritional value of its products.
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June 26, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

$4M Dallas Verdict Goes Against Trucking Company: Son's Death Was Not His Fault

The Grapevine Police Department investigation faulted the deceased for his own death and at trial the trucking company also argued the accident was entirely the victim's fault.
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June 26, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Procedural Lessons for Litigators From Fifth Circuit Decision in 'Palmquist'

"Although defense counsel often prefer federal court, sometimes the price of a federal forum may be too high," writes Deborah Challener of Adams and Reese.
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June 26, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

'It Appears She Has Absconded': Deposits Missing for Surrogate Pregnancies Across U.S.

"Dominique's actions appear to be to avoid having to face the clients she defrauded. It appears she has absconded," Harris County 80th District Court Judge Jeralynn Manor's order states.
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June 26, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

'That Hurts Our Credibility': GCs' Frustration Over Lack of Law Firm Transparency Boils Over

"An hourly report that says 'analysis and advice: four hours' just doesn't cut it," said Andrew Woods, general counsel of PubMatic.
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June 25, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Law Shot Down: No More Shielding Non-Commercial Gun Silencers

Texas did not establish a valid quasi-sovereign interest because it has no self-interest "apart from the interests of particular private parties," the U.S. Fifth Circuit ruled.
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June 25, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Business Courts: The Next Frontier in Business Litigation

"The expected benefit and overarching goal of the Business Courts is to provide a more efficient and predictable forum for larger, more complex civil litigation facing Texas businesses," write Nathan Cox and R. Heath Cheek.
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June 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

White & Case Expands Energy Projects Team With King & Spalding Partner

With demand up for energy construction projects, White & Case expanded its team by adding a King & Spalding partner with experience across the energy sector, including in energy transition.
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June 24, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Supreme Court Grants Review on ConocoPhillips Royalty Lease Dispute

Respondent's attorney Clinton Twaddell III argues that if Conoco's position prevails "thousands of deals in place" would be rewritten, "and instigate a stampede of lawsuits."
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