National Law Journal

Who Got the Work: Gibson Dunn and Wilmer to Defend BlackRock in ESG Antitrust Lawsuit

The complaint alleges Clayton Act violations and demands damages, restitution, civil penalties and injunctive relief to "restore free and open competition to the coal markets."
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Environmental Protection Litigation Should Be In The State Courts

Although no one can predict how the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on the pending motion for bill of complaint and petition for certiorari, the conservative majority’s interpretation of environmental statutes and regulations has not in the recent past been responsive to environmental protection.
7 minute read

Pro Mid Market

New York-Based Harris Beach Combines With Connecticut-Based Murtha Cullina, Forming NE Powerhouse

Midsize firms Harris Beach and Murtha Cullina are combining to create a 250-lawyer firm spanning from D.C. to Massachusetts after both client bases grew and demanded more scale.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Paxton's 2024 Agenda: Immigration, Climate, Transgender Issues, Social Media, Abortion, Elections

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton boasted his 100th lawsuit against the Biden Administration in November, but his 2024 agenda went far beyond attempts to stymie efforts of federal agencies.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins: Traditional Energy Practice Meets Energy Transition

The Houston-founded Am Law 100 firm, named a Specialty Corporate Practice of the Year in Energy, has expanded its sector focus to move more into energy transition.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Further Investment in Power' Will Drive Big Law Business—But What About Clean Energy Projects?

A number of energy lawyers said demand for power for data centers — essential for AI — will be an important driver of infrastructure projects in 2025.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Big Law Moved Into Texas, Homegrown Firms Expanded Out, in 2024

King & Spalding, Willkie and Steptoe are among the firms that established a Texas presence during the past year.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

GC With Deep GM Experience Takes Legal Reins of Power Management Giant

Lucy Clark Dougherty's legal career has taken her in many directions, from senior posts in the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security to a board seat at Hertz.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Energy Lawyers Working in Texas Expect Strong Demand to Continue in 2025 Across Energy Sector

A number of energy lawyers working in the Texas market said demand for power for data centers — essential for AI — will be an important driver of infrastructure projects in 2025.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Homegrown Texas Law Firms Expanded Outside the Lone Star State in 2024 As Out-of-State Firms Moved In

While Texas law firms were busy expanding their footprint outside of the Lone Star State, plenty of others were moving in.
5 minute read

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