Legal Roundup
REED SMITH LLP: Reed Smith expands premier State Tax practice in Texas with the addition of Danielle Ahlrich in Austin
Reed Smith expanded its nationally recognized state tax practice in the Lone Star State with the addition of Danielle Ahlrich, formerly a name partner at Martens, Todd, Leonard & Ahlrich. Ahlrich joins the firm’s Austin office.
COZEN O'CONNOR: The COVID-19 Winter Surge: Legal Developments and Employer Strategies
Although a light is now visible at the end of the tunnel in the form of a vaccine, the winter surge continues to create legal and practical issues for employers, as they wrestle with new lockdowns and increased absenteeism for sick and quarantined workers.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight Announces 37 New Partners
Steven Sonberg, Managing Partner of Holland & Knight, announced that 37 attorneys in the firm have been elected to partnership effective January 1, 2021.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Littler Announces New Shareholders and Principals Elevating 26 Attorneys
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has elevated 26 attorneys to shareholder and principal status, which became effective on January 1, 2021.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Elevates 16 Attorneys to Partner or Counsel (1/5)
Bradley is pleased to announce that 13 of the firm’s attorneys have been elevated to partner and three attorneys have been elevated to counsel, effective Jan. 1.
TEXAS SUPREME COURT: Emergency Order Extends Deadlines To Reflect Changes in Federal Stimulus Law
In an emergency order posted Tuesday, the Texas Supreme Court extended deadlines for eviction procedures for tenants and landlords under the federal stimulus passed by Congress that to reflect its continuation of a CARES Act section and eviction protections issued in September by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Protection.
BUTLER SNOW LLP: Newsmakers: Week of Dec. 28, 2020 – Texas Lawyer
Attorney Bryony Harris was recently featured by Law.com’s Texas Lawyer about joining Butler Snow’s Dallas office.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Issues Letter to Austin Mayor and Travis County Judge Warning Against Unlawful Curfew Orders
My team and I are preparing decisive action against the City of Austin and Travis County," said Attorney General Paxton.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton: Texas Supreme Court Ends Unlawful City of Austin and Travis County Shutdown Orders
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded the Supreme Court of Texas for granting the state’s petition and directing the court of appeals to enjoin enforcement of Austin Mayor Steve Adler’s and Travis County Judge Andy Brown’s illegal local orders, which imposed a four-day shutdown of dine-in food and beverage services from 10:30 p.m.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS: FAUSA departs, criminal chief appointed 2nd in command
The former criminal chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office has been named First Assistant U.S. Attorney (FAUSA), announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: The Final UAS Rule Is Coming!
The UAS industry has been trapped in rulemaking limbo for a while.
TEXAS SUPREME COURT: Emergency Order Extends Eviction-program Deadlines
In an emergency order posted Tuesday, the Texas Supreme Court has extended deadlines for procedures for tenants and landlords under a statewide housing-assistance program intended to avoid evictions for tenants behind on rent.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces GRACE’s Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host a statewide interfaith Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking on January 11 through January 17, 2021.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Texas Capitol To Reopen January 4th
At a time when many state capitols, including the U.S. Capitol, are closed, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced that the Texas Capitol will re-open on January 4th.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Houston Team Members Receive Pro Bono Accolades
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has selected Houston shareholder Jennifer Tomsen as one of its 2020 Pro Bono Shareholders of the Year.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS: U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox Warns that the New Vaccine Will Bring New Opportunities for Fraud
With millions of people waiting for their turn to get the new COVID vaccine, it is expected that scammers will use that opportunity to prey on those willing to pay for it.
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Appoints Kelly to 54th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Susan Kelly as Judge of the 54th Judicial District Court in McLennan County, effective January 1, 2021, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Husch Blackwell Elects 23 to 2021 Partnership Class
Husch Blackwell has elected 23 attorneys to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2021.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Leads Multistate Coalition in Lawsuit Against Google for Anticompetitive Practices and Deceptive Misrepresentations
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the State of Texas is leading a multistate coalition in a lawsuit against Google for multiple violations of federal and state antitrust and consumer protection laws, including anticompetitive conduct, exclusionary practices and deceptive misrepresentations in connection with its role in the multi-trillion-dollar online display advertising industry.
BOYARMILLER: BoyarMiller Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Texas Super Lawyers Women’s Edition Rising Stars
Whitney Brieck and Lauren Black have been named in the Super Lawyers Texas Women’s Edition as Rising Stars for 2020.