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Texas Lawyer

Former University of Texas Law Associate Dean Joins Jackson Walker in Austin

John Beckworth, the former associate dean for administration and strategic planning at the University of Texas School of Law, will do arbitration and oil and gas law at Jackson Walker.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

3 Must-Dos for Conducting Internal Investigations in the #MeToo Era

In the #MeToo era, the energy sector is especially susceptible to harassment claims. In order to minimize liability and do right by their employees, companies must conduct well thought-out and thorough investigations.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Circuits Affirm State Role in Regulations Affecting Wholesale Electricity Markets

Earlier this week, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its first report commissioned under the Paris agreement.
7 minute read

Legaltech News

Russian Intelligence Officers Indicted for Alleged Hacking of Westinghouse, Anti-Doping Groups

The defendants are accused of computer hacking, wire fraud, identity theft and money laundering, among other felony charges. The Russian government disputes the charges.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Grand Jury Indicts Russian Intelligence Officers for Alleged Hacking of Westinghouse, Anti-Doping Groups

The defendants are accused of computer hacking, wire fraud, identity theft and money laundering, among other felony charges. They are also accused of using social media in disinformation campaigns directed against anti-doping groups and athletes. The Russian government disputes the charges.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Honeywell Sues to Claw Back Costs From Sunoco Over Onondaga Lake Cleanup

The complaint, filed in the Northern District of New York, adds to another lawsuit from Honeywell against ExxonMobil over similar claims that the company was also responsible for polluting the lake and should therefore have to share the cost of cleanup.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

How Eaton Built Deeper Relationships With Outside Counsel

As part of a strategy revamp, the company reduced its sprawling roster of 185 law firms and developed stronger ties to those that remain.
4 minute read

Litigation Daily

Wachtell Defeats Malpractice Claims, but Icahn's CVR Vows Appeal

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz has been battling CVR Energy's malpractice lawsuit for close to five years.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Cooperation Lets Petrobras Avoid Monitor While Paying $853M FCPA Penalty

Some have called this the largest U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act settlement in history.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Challenging BigLaw in NYC to Help Save the Planet

One need not be a managing partner to know that a firm spends a significant portion of its annual budget on heating, cooling and powering its space.
5 minute read

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