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Texas Lawyer

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Next Steps for Energy Commodities Marketing and Trading Companies

To be attractive to investors, lenders and other stakeholders, there are several things energy commodities marketing and trading companies need to do.
13 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. and the Circular Economy: Turning Waste Into Something New

The "circular economy" is coming to Pennsylvania. And if recent polling data are correct, it cannot come a moment too soon—and Pennsylvania attorneys and advisers would be well-advised to become acquainted with the coalescing legal and market forces that are driving the transition.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Conflict? Guyana Hires Exxon Mobil's Lobbyist to Rewrite Country's Petroleum Law

One business ethics professor called the conflict of interest obvious. A World Bank representative said the organization doesn't see it, and is just trying to help a poor country improve its legal and institutional frameworks.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Akin Gump Experts Expect More Green to Be Pumped Into Renewables

Renewable forms of energy will have a greater role to play in the Texas energy platform, but we must be sensible about their limitations and potential when we start crafting energy policy.
22 minute read

Daily Report Online

Arbitrator Awards $4M to Fired Ex-CEO of Milton-Based Auto Battery Company

A JAMS arbitrator said Exide Technologies had no basis to claim it fired its former CEO "for cause" and must pay him more than $4 million in severance, fees and interest.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Bulk Up or Break Off? Firms Take Varying Paths to Expand Energy Reach

While traditional oil and gas work has declined, activity in the sector includes lateral hiring, a new firm concentrating on energy litigation, and a firm beefing up energy ranks with transplants.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

As Winston & Strawn Grows Texas Energy Practice, K&L Gates Loses Houston Leader

Douglas Atnipp, Houston managing partner at Winston & Strawn, is aiming to create a full-service team for energy clients.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Shearman Sees Revenue Inch Up Amid Strategy to 'Reshape' Business

"You're seeing a drop in hours but an increase in revenue and profitability, which is exactly what we're trying to achieve," said senior partner David Beveridge.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Making Women Leadership Conferences Matter for Women Attorneys

I attended my first leadership conference in 2008. I was a first-year attorney and still naïve about how two days away from the office would affect…
5 minute read

International Edition

Extinction Rebellion To Target Slaughter and May Over Oil Clients

The firm has come under fire for advising clients who are "major oil industry polluters".
2 minute read

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