Legal Roundup
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: State Insurance Spotlight: Texas Department of Insurance Guidance Concerning COVID-19
State insurance departments across the country are continuing to provide guidance in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS: Service of Process on the United States Attorney in Civil Cases
As a temporary measure due to COVID-19 concerns, service on the United States Attorney in civil cases shall be via email and US mail as follows:
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Gardere Completes Transition to Foley & Lardner LLP
Since its combination with Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP on April 1, 2018, the offices of Foley & Lardner LLP in Dallas, Houston and Austin have operated under the name Foley Gardere in recognition of Gardere’s rich heritage in Texas.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: CARES Act: Funding, Relief, Changes for Hospitals & Providers
Please join Holland & Knight for a live webinar presentation about the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Air, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the opportunities and resources it provides for the healthcare industry.
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP: Protecting Confidential Information and Client Relationships in the Financial Services Industry
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton: Local Governments Must Allow the Sale of Firearms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued a legal opinion following a request from Representative Dustin Burrows regarding the sales of firearms in Texas municipalities and counties.
BAKER & HOSTETLER: BakerHostetler Confirms Commitment to Serving Clients in Texas with Opening of Dallas Office
BakerHostetler confirmed that it has opened a full-service office in Dallas, expanding the firm’s presence in Texas.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton: State Government Offices and Agencies Should Remain Fully Operational During COVID-19 Disaster Declaration
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a letter explaining that political subdivisions may not restrict the ability of State agencies, agents and contractors from providing governmental services, including travel to and from their places of employment.
TEXAS SUPREME COURT: Texas Supreme Court Coronavirus Update (03/24/2020)
The Texas Supreme Court issued a seventh emergency order Tuesday stating that existing court orders in child-possession cases shall control “in all instances” to determine rights to and access to children, regardless of so-called shelter-in-place mandates or other restriction on movement by governments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Health Care Professionals and Facilities, Including Abortion Providers, Must Immediately Stop All Medically Unnecessary Surgeries and Procedures to Preserve Resources to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned all licensed health care professionals and all licensed health care facilities, including abortion providers, that, pursuant to Executive Order GA 09 issued by Gov. Greg Abbott, they must postpone all surgeries and procedures that are not immediately medically necessary.
PECKAR & ABRAMSON: Coronavirus – What is the Construction Industry’s Response?
Steven M. Charney, Chairman of Peckar & Abramson, and Levi W. Barrett, Chair of P&A’s Contracts, Project Documentation and Risk Management practice, will participate in a call-in program, “Coronavirus – What is the Construction Industry’s Response?” on Wednesday, March 25 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST.
OSHA LIANG LLP: Our Commitment to Providing Uninterrupted Service
We would like to inform you that all of our offices remain open and are actively working.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Tax Controversy Partner Denise Mudigere Joins Holland & Knight in Dallas
Tax attorney Denise Mudigere has joined Holland & Knight’s Dallas office as a partner in the firm’s Tax Controversy and Litigation Team.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: Leveraging PTC and ITC for Renewable Energy and the New Tax Extenders Bill
McGuireWoods LLP issued the following announcement on.When: March 26, 2020 1 – 2:30 p.m.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig Elevates Rene Treviño to Shareholder in Houston Office
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP elevated Rene A. Treviño to shareholder in the firm’s Houston office.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Landscape Contractor Pays Back Wages, Penalties for H-2b, Overtime Violations Found in U.S. Department of Labor Investigations
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Terry’s Landscape LLC – based in Katy, Texas – has paid $5,165 in back wages and $20,399 in civil money penalties to settle H-2B non-immigrant visa program violations and $6,472 in back wages for violating the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Houston Restaurants Pay $150,000 to Resolve Federal Minimum Wage, Overtime Violations After U.s. Department of Labor Investigation
U.S.After investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Ryuko International LLC and Izakaya WA-River Oaks – both doing business as Izakaya WA in Houston, Texas – have paid $150,371 in back wages to 18 employees to resolve minimum wage and overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
REED SMITH LLP: Reed Smith adds Scott T. Williams to Managed Care Group in Dallas
Scott T. Williams has joined Reed Smith’s Dallas office as Counsel in the firm’s Global Commercial Disputes Group where he will work with the Managed Care Group.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: 10 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to 2020 Super Lawyers Texas Rising Stars
Super Lawyers Magazine recognized 10 Texas attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as ‘Rising Stars’.