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This Firm Just Unleashed a Slew of Suits Against IBM, Sony, Microsoft, 5 Others
Three U.S. companies and five overseas companies from Japan, Korea, India, and the Cayman Islands were sued in the U.S. Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.
Greenberg Traurig, Dentons Hire Big Law Partners in Houston
Greenberg Traurig expanded its restructuring and bankruptcy team with a Paul Hastings partner, and Dentons added a Reed Smith securities and M&A partner.
Equity Partner Pay Spread at Homegrown Texas Firms Not as Extreme as Industry Average
The ratio between the highest-paid and the lowest-paid equity partners at Texas firms included in the Am Law 200 were below the national averages.
Akin Expands Houston Capital Markets Practice With Kirkland Partner
Bryan Flannery, who joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld on Monday, said he was attracted to the firm's financial strength, long history of leadership in the energy sector, and recent focus on growth and attracting top talent.
Texas Judges in Hot Seat Over Comment to Jury, Continuing Education
"There seems to be an invidious virus that is going around the country these days, and it's infecting individuals and institutions whose sole duty is to make sure that equal justice is administered to all those involved in the criminal justice system," the judge said.
SCOTUS Rejects Texas, New Mexico Deal on Rio Grande Water Use
"We are disappointed and we are trying to figure out where this leaves us. It is not assured we can reach a settlement with the United States. I just don't know," said Stuart Somach, counsel for State of Texas.
Holland & Knight Partners Discuss Their Ascent to Leadership Roles and What It Took to Get There
Tiffani Lee and Kwamina Williford, both of whom hold positions of leadership at Holland & Knight, on the unique challenges they overcame and the guidance necessary to get there.
Supreme Court Upholds Federal Firearm Ban for Suspected Domestic Abusers
"When an individual poses a clear threat of physical violence to another, the threatening individual may be disarmed," Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. wrote for the 8-1 majority. Justice Clarence Thomas was alone in dissent.
McKool Smith Issues Mid-Year Bonuses
"We know it's been a busy 2024 and want to show our appreciation for your contribution to the firm's continued success and the success of our clients," firm Chair David Sochia wrote in a memo provided to The American Lawyer.Trending Stories
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