Legal Roundup
U.S. Department of Labor cites Texas chemical manufacturer for safety hazards after massive explosion and fire
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited TPC Group LLC for exposing employees to workplace safety and health hazards after a fire and explosion at the Port Neches, Texas, plant in November 2019. The company faces $514,692 in fines.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Department of Labor Recovers $1.3 Million in Wages for 3,000 Employees After Restaurant Management Company Misses Payroll
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Food Management Partners – based in San Antonio, Texas – has paid $1.3 million to 3,000 employees for violations of the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Webinar: Strategies and Considerations for IPR Petitioners Working with Other Interested Parties
Recent decisions by both the U.S. Patent Office Patent Trial and Appeal Board and Federal Courts are significantly affecting the landscape for Inter Partes Review and other post-grant proceeding petitions.
REED SMITH LLP: Reed Smith partners named top lawyers in Latin America by Latinvex
Houston partner Francisco Rivero and Miami partner José Astigarraga have been named by Latinvex as among “Latin America’s Top 100 Lawyers” for 2020.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: 12 Greenberg Traurig Litigation Practices, 25 Attorneys Included in 2020 Chambers USA Guide
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 12 litigation practices and 25 Litigation Practice attorneys recognized in the 2020 edition of the Chambers USA Guide. Firmwide, more than 150 attorneys were recognized in this year’s guide, in addition to more than 40 of the firm’s practices across 20 regions.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley’s Dallas Office’s Virtual Engagement Task Force Featured in Human Resources Executive
Human Resources Executive profiled remote employee engagement office in Foley’s Dallas office.
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: ESOP Companies in COVID-19 Environment — Issues Pertaining to Turnaround and Restructuring
As your trusted advisors, Faegre Drinker, Marcum LLP and Prudent Fiduciary Services are committed to sharing the best information available concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis with our mutual clients and colleagues during this time.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: The Impact of Title IX Regulations on Faculty and Employees
Husch Blackwell LLP issued the following announcement on.Beyond their impact on student conduct processes, the Department of Education’s new Title IX regulations usher in challenging adjustments to procedures and standards applicable to sexual harassment of or by employees, including faculty members.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: Yasser Madriz Named Managing Partner of McGuireWoods’ Houston Office
Yasser Madriz, an accomplished trial lawyer with deep experience in the Texas legal market, has been appointed managing partner of McGuireWoods’ Houston office.
CLARK HILL PLC: Clark Hill Strasburger Attorney Edward Burdzinski to Receive Houston Bar Association President’s Award
Clark Hill Strasburger attorney Edward Burdzinski, who is Chairman of the Houston Bar Association (HBA) Corporate Counsel Section, will receive the HBA President’s Award for this fiscal year.
REED SMITH LLP: Managing technology service relationships during a crisis
Please join us for a CLE webinar discussing steps suppliers and customers of technology services should take now to manage risks and avoid business disruptions caused by a crisis.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Wage and Hour Considerations for Reopening Your Business
Littler Mendelson P.C.
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: Sports, Recreation and the Great Indoors – How to Leverage Your Brand in the Era of Social Distancing
Companies in the sports and outdoor industries are finding ways to enhance and leverage their brands even in our new normal.
BAKER & HOSTETLER: 31st Annual Legislative Seminar
We regret to announce that the 31st Annual Legislative Seminar has been postponed until spring 2021 because of COVID-19.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: 10 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to 2020 Super Lawyers Texas Rising Stars.
The Chambers USA 2020 Guide recognized the Environmental Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP on its nationwide list of the top 21 environment practices in the country.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Mass tort litigator Dawn Wright joins Thompson Coburn in Dallas
Mass tort and product liability litigator Dawn Wright has joined Thompson Coburn’s Dallas office as a partner.
WILSON ELSER: Pandemic Fallout: Surfacing Coverage Issues and Claims Trends for Design Professionals
This webinar will address the types of claims and coverage issues anticipated as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak restrictions and conditions placed on construction projects and professionals, what contractual defenses may be available and what facts are necessary to successfully assert these defenses
WILSON ELSER: Disruption to Construction Projects Due to COVID-19
Anna DeMaggio (Associate-Houston) will discuss “Disruption to Construction Projects Due to COVID-19” at the May 12, 2020, virtual monthly meeting of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).
WILSON ELSER: 13 Texas Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2020 Chambers USA
Thirteen Texas attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in the 2020 Chambers USA Guide, one of the most prestigious listings for business lawyers.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Fox Elevates 19 Attorneys to Partner and Counsel
Fox Rothschild LLP recently elevated 18 associates to partner and one associate to counsel throughout its national network of offices.