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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

Climate Protestors are Targeting A&O Shearman. Here's Why

Climate groups say the firm is responsible for facilitating more than $285 billion in fossil fuel transactions between 2019 and 2023.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

New Mexico Levies Record $48M Emissions Fine Against Natural Gas Giant

“If you violate your permit by failing to effectively invest in compliance, we will hold you accountable," said Zachary Ogaz, general counsel of the New Mexico Environment Department.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

11 Red State AGs Demand Damages in Antitrust Lawsuit Shaming ESG Climate Investors

"BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street formed a cartel to rig the coal market, artificially reduce the energy supply and raise prices," Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged. "Their conspiracy has harmed American energy production and hurt consumers."
3 minute read

International Edition

Doctors and Scientists Lead Climate Protests at Each Magic Circle Firm

A group campaigning for law firms to cut ties to the fossil fuel industry has said around 50 doctors and scientists took action at the London offices of Clifford Chance, A&O Shearman, Freshfields, Linklaters and Slaughter and May on Friday.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Supreme Court to Review "Implied" Performance Controversy in Oil-Gas Leases

Mineral rights owners around the country are watching a West Texas lease termination dispute the Texas Supreme Court agreed to hear.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

'Sharp and Profound' Policy Shifts Prompt DC Law Firms to Evaluate Opportunities, Challenges

Partners say they expect certain practices to benefit from President-elect Donald Trump's regulatory agenda, such as international trade, antitrust, tax and national security. At the same time, some areas may see a slowdown.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

O'Melveny, Vinson & Elkins Recruit Energy Partners in Houston, DC

The hiring comes as Big Law energy practices, including those focused on oil and gas transactions, are expected to stay busy under a second Trump presidency.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Seyfarth Launches Energy Transactions Practice in Houston With Polsinelli Team

A team from Polsinelli, led by partner Chris Cottrell, moved to Seyfarth Shaw's Houston office to start an energy transactions practice at the firm.
3 minute read

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