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Vinson & Elkins Adds LA Presence With Wilson Sonsini Renewable Energy Hires

Firms like Texas-based Vinson & Elkins, which traditionally focused on oil and gas, are no longer shy about moving toward renewable energy work.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Supreme Court to Weigh Dispute Over Condemnation of State Lands for PennEast Pipeline

An unknown factor in the high-stakes case is whether the Biden administration's approach to the case will differ from the pro-pipeline stance of the federal government under the Trump administration. On the day he was inaugurated, Biden signed an order revoking a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline running between Canada and Texas.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Energy-Focused Corporate Partner Jumps to Skadden From Willkie in Houston

In addition to stints at Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Kirkland, new Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom partner Cody Carper also worked in-house at a Houston energy company.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Blood, Sweat and Tears' Ahead: Miami Attorney Guides Paper Mill Bankruptcy Purchase

Joe Pack knows complex bankruptcy after over a decades of practice, but this case was especially complicated because the plant is a co-generation facility.
5 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields Eyes Major Reduction in Air Travel in Environmental Push

The move reflects a wider expectation that interaction with overseas colleagues will be done increasingly via video calls.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Practical Tips and Strategies for Litigating Energy Disputes in Texas Courts

Success in energy disputes requires big picture focus and prioritizing the truly important, while explaining complex concepts through language that is easy to understand and memorable, says Jonathan R. Childers, a partner at Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Chicago Prosecutor's Ex-Chief of Staff Joins INTREN as Chief Legal Officer

Jennifer Ballard Croft most recently served as chief of staff and chief diversity officer for Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly Foxx.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Preparing for and Defeating Wage & Hour Class Action Certifications as an Energy Company

Businesses can reduce their FLSA risk by properly evaluating workers, documenting their compensation structures, and modifying contracting practices.
4 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Appoints New Middle East Energy Head

The partner relocated form the London base in November as part of the transfer.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Executive Action Aimed at Fossil Fuels

If the Biden administration fulfills some of its campaign promise related to energy policy it will likely need to rely on aggressive interpretations of existing law, which will undoubtedly result in significant litigation.
5 minute read

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