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Texas Lawyer

In Record Year for Baker Botts, Revenue Up 11.8%, PEP Up 17.6%

Baker Botts posted record revenue and profits in 2024, as the Houston-founded firm reaped the benefits of investments made in 2023, and strong demand from clients with complex matters.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Houston Law Firm Files $250K Breach of Contract Suit Against 2 Former Lawyers

Stephen S. Toeppich & Associates, a midsize oil and gas firm, alleges in a lawsuit that two lawyers who departed in 2024 violated their independent contractor agreements by soliciting other lawyers to leave the firm.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Sidley Hires Paul Hastings Energy Finance Partner in Houston

Finance partner Paris Theofanidis, who helped open Paul Hastings' Houston office in 2012, has moved to Sidley Austin as a partner in Houston, as Big Law firms continue to grow their energy teams.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

In Novel Oil and Gas Feud, 5th Circuit Gives Choice of Arbitration Venue

The U.S. Fifth Circuit appeals court tackled a novel arbitration dispute where an arbitration forum of choice ceased to exist, finding its replacement might or might not be suitable.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

O'Melveny, White & Case, Skadden Beef Up in Texas With Energy, Real Estate Lateral Partner Hires

Am Law 100 firms based outside of Texas continue to hire lateral partners in the state's hot market.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Bill Would Allow Californians to Sue Big Oil for Climate-Linked Wildfires, Floods

A Western States Petroleum Association executive accused the bill's author of trying to score political points in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires.
3 minute read

The Recorder

No Two Wildfires Alike: Lawyers Take Different Legal Strategies in California

At least three lawsuits have been filed against the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power over the Palisades wildfire, while nearly 30 name Edison over the Eaton wildfire.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Energy Lawyers Field Client Questions as Trump Issues Executive Orders on Industry Funding, Oversight

Energy-related executive orders President Donald Trump signed in the early days of his presidency reflect his hope to "unleash" U.S. hydrocarbon production while at the same time, pause government disbursements for clean energy projects.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Holland & Knight Hires Former Davis Wright Tremaine Managing Partner in Seattle

Despite having no physical office in Seattle, Holland & Knight is bringing in Scott MacCormack after he abruptly resigned from his leadership role at his former firm in March.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Skadden Picks Up Corporate, M&A Co-Head From Vinson & Elkins

Stephen Gill, who was co-head of Vinson & Elkins' corporate practice group and strategic M&A practice, is moving to Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Houston.
1 minute read

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