Legal Roundup
GREENBURG & TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Adds Litigation Attorney Stephen Edmundson in Houston
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic growth in Texas with the addition of Stephen Edmundson in its Houston office Litigation Practice as of counsel.
GREENBURG TRAURIG LLP: Texas Lawyer Selects Greenberg Traurig Attorneys for Lifetime Achievement and ‘On the Rise’ Awards
The Houston-based chair of the Energy Litigation Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, James R. “Jim” Leahy, was selected by Texas Lawyer for a Lifetime Achievement Award.
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Names Jeffrey Oldham General Counsel
Governor Greg Abbott named Jeff Oldham as General Counsel to the Governor following the confirmation by the U.S. Senate of Andrew Oldham to the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Jeff Oldham (no relation) previously worked as a private practice attorney at Bracewell LLP in Houston, TX.
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP: Sean Wheeler Joins Kirkland & Ellis in Houston
Kirkland & Ellis LLP is pleased to announce that Sean T. Wheeler has joined the Firm’s Houston office as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group.
ARNOLD & ITKIN: Decision Upheld in Record $39.74 Million Dust Explosion Verdict
Last April, Arnold & Itkin LLP announced that Attorneys Kyle Findley, Kala Sellers, and Adam Lewis recovered a record verdict of $39.74 million for a dust explosion victim.
JONES DAY: Jones Day's David Lowery and Nicole Perry named Professional Excellence Honorees by Texas Lawyer
Jones Day partners David Lowery and Nicole Perry were both recognized in Texas Lawyer's 2018 Professional Excellence Awards.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULD CUMMINGS LLP: Jeffrey Davis, Mary Elizondo Frazier and Peter Scaff Join Litigation and Energy Groups in Bradley’s Houston Office
Bradley is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Davis, Mary Elizondo Frazier and Peter Scaff have joined the firm’s Houston office as partners.
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott, Department of Justice Announce $1 Million Grant For Law Enforcement Overtime Expenses Following Santa Fe Shooting
Governor Greg Abbott and the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) announced a $1 million grant for overtime expenses of law enforcement officers involved in the response efforts after the shooting at Santa Fe High School.
PECKAR & ABRAMSON: Courtney Bryan Sheafer joins Peckar & Abramson's Houston Office
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Courtney Bryan Sheaffer has joined the firm’s Houston office as an Associate.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Commends Department of Labor for Heeding His Request to Rescind the Unlawful Obama-Era Persuader Rule
Attorney General Paxton today commended the U.S. Department of Labor after it rescinded the Obama-era Persuader Rule, which violated the federal Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.
FISH & RICHARDSON: EDTX & NDTX Monthly Wrap-Up — June 2018
This post is our latest review of noteworthy case developments in the Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas for the month of June 2018.
BOYARMILLER: Seasoned Commercial Litigator Stacy Stanley Russell Joins BoyarMiller
BoyarMiller is pleased to announce that Stacy Stanley Russell, a distinguished litigator with more than 20 years of legal experience, has joined the firm as Of Counsel.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Defends Constitutionality of Texas Law on the Humane Disposition of Fetal Remains
Attorney General Ken Paxton said he’s confident that by the end of an expected weeklong trial that began in U.S. District Court today, lawyers from his office will firmly establish the constitutionality of a Texas law that provides new rules on the humane disposition of fetal remains.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE: North Texas woman heading to prison for burning down the house
A Dallas woman with a history of filing 31 insurance claims against a dozen companies got burned when one turned out to be arson.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Leads 14-State Brief Challenging Constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Leading a coalition of 14 states, Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, challenging the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
BAKERHOSTETLER: IPAA Honors BakerHostetler Partner for 25 Years of Outstanding Legal Service
BakerHostetler partner Poe Leggette was honored by the Independent Petroleum Association of America in late June for the quarter-century he has dedicated to successfully representing the association and its members, and having helped save the industry billions of dollars during that time.
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS: RPT Statement on Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court
Chairman Dickey: We are blessed as a nation to have President Trump and a Republican Senate at this critical moment Republican Party of Texas Chairman James Dickey issued the following statement on the President’s announcement: “By all accounts, Judge Brett Kavanaugh is a jurist committed to the Constitution and is exactly the type of Justice the President said he would appoint.
CITY OF BEAUMONT: Beaumont Man Arrested for Assault on Public Servant- 2 Officers Injured- 4 Exposed to Suspect’s Bodily Fluids
Beaumont Police responded to 2675 S. 4th (Shop N Save) in reference to a disturbance in which the suspect was believed to be intoxicated on PCP.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE: Health care provider sentenced for workers’ compensation fraud
A Deer Park health care worker has been sentenced for falsifying workers’ compensation claims.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Releases Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement regarding President Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court: “Brett Kavanaugh is an extraordinarily well-qualified Supreme Court nominee, in the mold of Justice Gorsuch, President Trump’s superb first pick for the high court.