Legal Roundup
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: National law firm Thompson Coburn lands four heavy hitters in new Dallas office
The national law firm Thompson Coburn is proud to announce the firm’s new office in Dallas, its sixth nationwide.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Seven Bradley Attorneys Named 2020 Texas Rising Stars
Bradley is pleased to announce that seven attorneys across the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been named by Super Lawyers as Texas Rising Stars for 2020 for their work in a wide range of practice areas.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Deepens National IP Electronics Bench With Addition of High-Profile Team in Washington, D.C. and Dallas
Foley & Lardner announced today that the firm has expanded its national intellectual property capabilities with the addition of four attorneys to its Intellectual Property Department and Electronics Practice Group.
SHEPPARD MULLIN: Sheppard Mullin Renews, Expands In Dallas
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP announced that the firm has renewed and expanded its Dallas office lease, located in Chase Tower at 2200 Ross Avenue.
REED SMITH LLP: Reed Smith Energy & Natural Resources duo relocates to expanding Austin office
Reed Smith announced that two of its leading energy transactions partners, Gary C. Johnson in Houston and Edward G. Rogan in San Francisco, have relocated to the firm’s office in Austin.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Managing the Challenges That Arise When the Employment Relationship Ends
Severing an employment relationship, like a personal one, can be hard to do.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Partner Jim Collura Appointed to Institute for Energy Law Executive Committee
Bradley is pleased to announce that James A. Collura, a partner in the firm’s Houston office, has been appointed to the executive committee of the Institute for Energy Law of the Center for American and International Law.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA): Regulatory Trends and Compliance Issues in 2020
Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CPE FATCA 2020 Webinar. The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) landscape has been evolving in recent years.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Blockchain and Digital Assets: A Review of 2019 Legislative, Regulatory and Legal Developments and What to Expect in 2020
In this CLE you will learn about the regulatory and legislative changes in 2019 that impacted the blockchain and digital assets space on the federal level and highlights of New York developments.
REED SMITH LLP: Reed Smith continues to grow Dallas office with addition of partner Nigel Stark in firm's Global Corporate Group
Reed Smith announced the addition of Nigel Stark as a partner in the Global Corporate Group in Dallas.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight Propels National Expansion of Healthcare Practice with Partner Hires in Dallas and Houston
Holland & Knight issued the following announcement on Feb. 20.Holland & Knight has expanded its national healthcare practice into Texas with the hiring of three new litigation partners.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Partner Robert Ford Receives Standing Ovation Award for Contributions to Texas CLE Programs
Bradley was pleased to announce that Robert Ford, a partner in the firm’s Houston office, has received the 2019 Standing Ovation Award from the TexasBarCLE for his exceptional contributions to the state bar’s continuing legal education (CLE) efforts.
KIRLAND & ELLIS LLP: PitchBook 2019 Annual Global League Tables
In PitchBook’s 2019 Annual Global League Tables report, Kirkland & Ellis ranked in the following categories.
PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP: Pillsbury Earns High Marks in the 2020 Chambers Global Edition
The 2020 Chambers Global guide recognizes 19 Pillsbury lawyers and eight of the firm’s practices among the best in the world.
Man sues GM over alleged defects with Silverado
HOUSTON – A man is suing General Motors, claiming his new Chevy Silverado has defects in its transmission and electrical system that are unrepairable.
Woman who slipped at Memorial Hermann files claim against hospital
HOUSTON – A woman visiting her sick father at Memorial Hermann is claiming she slipped on a wet substance and suffered injuries.
Man claims Robert Gardner Firefighter Foundation gave him bad check
HOUSTON – A man is suing the Robert Gardner Firefighter Foundation, saying the foundation tried to make an overdue payment of $20,000-plus with a check that bounced.
Man sues RV Resort after injuring arm on bathroom door hook
HOUSTON – A man who suffered injury to his arm after it got caught on a sharp hook on a bathroom door at Quality RV Resorts filed a lawsuit claiming negligence.
Woman sues Houston Sports Center 59 after falling from rock-climbing wall
HOUSTON – A woman is suing Houston Sports Center 59, claiming it failed to properly instruct and supervise her while using the rock-climbing wall, which caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Man claims casino falsely arrested, prosecuted him over gambling debt
HOUSTON – A man is claiming a Houston casino falsely had him arrested and prosecuted on charges that were eventually dismissed in order to collect his gambling debt.