Legal Roundup
BUTLER SNOW: Scott K. Field Joins American Arbitration Association Roster
Butler Snow attorney Scott K. Field has completed training to serve as an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association (AAA). In addition to his growing mediation practice, Field is now available for appointment in AAA proceedings.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Announces $38.4 Million Settlement with Leading Opioid Marketing Consultant McKinsey
Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that Texas reached a $38.4 million settlement with McKinsey, one of the world’s largest consulting companies.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Ladd Hirsch Joins Bradley's Litigation Practice Group in Dallas
Bradley is pleased to announce that Ladd Hirsch has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in the Litigation Practice Group.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Collaboration and Changes of Control: Services Agreements, Consortia, Mergers and Acquisitions in Higher Education
Missions and financial practicalities are leading colleges and universities to grow, increase efficiencies, and meet student needs through transactions with outside entities and other institutions.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Love Your Lawyer: Littler Lawyers Answer Your Most Burning Labor and Employment Questions
Back by popular demand, the lawyers of Littler Houston want to spread the love for Valentine's Day by answering questions that you want answered. How can you best tackle the workplace changes and updates in labor and employment law in 2021?
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig Named Restructuring Law Firm of the Year–Middle Markets at Turnaround Atlas Awards
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named Restructuring Law Firm of the Year for Middle Markets at Global M&A Network’s 12th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards held virtually, Jan. 21-22.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Husch Blackwell Earns Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index for Sixth Consecutive Year
Husch Blackwell’s success in completing CEI’s ranking criteria has earned a 100 percent rating from HRC each year since 2016.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS: U.S. Attorney's Office Recovers Nearly $70 Million in 2020
Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas (EDTX) collected $68,064,639.91 in criminal, civil, and asset forfeiture actions in 2020.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Files Motion to Intervene, Defends Student Rights to Free Speech and Due Process
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit defending the Department of Education’s reaffirmation of Title IX’s commitment to protecting students from actual harassment while upholding free speech and due process.
TEXAS SUPREME COURT: Eviction Pleading Requirements Extended to Reflect New Federal Provisions
In its 34th pandemic emergency order, the Texas Supreme Court has extended pleadings protections to March 31 for certain tenants facing evictions, mirroring federal strictures.
REED SMITH LLP: Texas-sized Changes to Franchise Tax Apportionment
Apportionment can have a big impact on your Texas franchise tax bill, and things are not as certain as they once were.
REED SMITH LLP: Two Reed Smith lawyers named in the 2020 OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Model Lists
Two Reed Smith lawyers have been included on the prestigious 2020 OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Model Lists.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Review of Significant D&O Cases for the Second Half of 2020
Gary Gassman and Stephanie Nashban will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Significant D&O Cases for the Second Half of 2020," on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: US Legislation Update – Which States to Monitor in 2021
The Gaming Americas Quarterly Meetups are designed to keep you up-to-date with what is fresh in the North American and Latin American gambling industry.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton: OAG Recovered $1.2 Billion for Texas Taxpayers
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the Texas Office of the Attorney General recovered $1.2 billion in civil litigation between fiscal year 2015 and fiscal year 2020, an average of over $200 million for each year.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Announces Appointment of Judd Stone to Solicitor General and Departure of Kyle Hawkins
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the departure of Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins and the appointment of Judd Stone to fill this vital role within the Office of the Attorney General.
CLARK HILL PLC: Clark Hill Promotes 8 Attorneys to Member, 18 Associates to Senior Attorney
Clark Hill, an international AmLaw 200 ranked law firm, today announced the promotion of eight attorneys to membership in the firm.
LITTLER MENDELSON: 2020 Year in Review and What to Expect in 2021
The year 2021 is here.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: “COVID-19 Testing: Reimbursement & Enforcement Trends,” an AHLA Educational Call
Foley Partner Judy Waltz, Co-Chair of the firm’s Health Care Industry Team, will be participating in an AHLA Educational Call entitled “COVID-19 Testing: Reimbursement & Enforcement Trends,” on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Cybersecurity: Navigating Threats in the WFH Environment from the CFO Seat
Cybercriminals have never been as active wreaking havoc around the world, and since so many companies do not have regular offices, the Cybercriminals have re-directed their efforts to professionals working remotely.