Legal Roundup
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton: Federal Interference in State Election Law Violates the Constitution
Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a letter warning United States House and Senate leaders of Constitutional deficiencies within H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2021, which unfortunately passed the House recently. Under both the Elections Clause of Article I of the Constitution and the Electors Clause of Article II, States have principal responsibility to safeguard elections.
REED SMITH LLP: Reed Smith features prominently in 2021 Chambers and Partners Global rankings
Reed Smith was highlighted in 31 practice areas (six of them new), and nine of its lawyers were listed in Band 1, making them leaders in their fields, in Chambers Global 2021 rankings.
COZEN O'CONNOR: A One-on-One Conversation with EEOC Commissioner Keith E. Sonderling
Not surprisingly, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues to be at the forefront of shaping workplace regulations and policies under the laws addressing discrimination, harassment, reasonable accommodation, and retaliation.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Top Property Cases of 2020
On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Stephen Pate and Alycen Moss will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Top Property Cases of 2020."
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Fourth Biennial Levee and Flood Protection Forum: Fighting through a Flood of Federal Changes
Levee owner/operators are already feeling the pressure of new and changing requirements across Federal agency programs, and more are on the way.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Thompson Coburn releases coloring book celebrating the life of Texas legal pioneer Gloria Bradford
In honor of Black History Month, Thompson Coburn has created a free educational coloring book celebrating Gloria Bradford, the first African American woman to graduate from the University of Texas School of Law.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Consumer Protection Alert: Excessive Energy Bills
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his Consumer Protection Division is warning Texans to be aware of energy price hikes and offers tips to protect yourself from excessive and potentially unlawful charges after the recent winter weather storm.
BLANK ROME: Pioneers in Law Women’s Summit
Blank Rome Director of Diversity & Inclusion Krystal Studavent Ramsey will be a presenter at Houston Young Lawyers Association (“HYLA”) Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s Pioneers in Law Women’s Summit webinar, taking place on Friday, March 5, 2021, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. CST (6:00 to 7:00 a.m. PST / 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. EST).
BRADLEY BOULT ARANT CUMMINGS: Three Bradley Attorneys selected for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity 2021 Fellows and Pathfinder Programs
Bradley is pleased to announce that Robert Ford, a partner in the firm’s Houston office, has been selected as a 2021 Fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). In addition, Alé Dalton , an associate in the firm’s Nashville office, and Kya Henley, an associate in the firm’s Washington office, have been selected as 2021 LCLD Pathfinders.
BLANK ROME: Q&A with Nationally Recognized Infectious Disease Expert Plus Workplace Survey Analysis
Please join us for our fourth COVID-19 Workplace Survey update and second “Ask the Doctor” session with Dr. Amesh Adalja, MD, FIDSA, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security, and nationally recognized expert on infectious disease.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Free Speech, Social Media and Discipline: An Employer’s Guide for the Modern Workplace
The traditional lines between the workplace and an employee’s private life have become increasingly blurred with the increased use and reliance on social media.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Issues CIDs to ERCOT and Other Companies Following Dangerous Winter Storm Power Failures
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to ERCOT and other power companies regarding power outages, emergency plans, energy pricing, and more related to this week’s winter weather disaster.
WILSON ELSER: Anatomy of an Insurance Policy
Marjorie Nicol (Of Counsel-Houston), along with Linda Dedman of Dedman Law, PLLC in Dallas, will present a CLE seminar titled “Anatomy of an Insurance Policy” on February 24, 2021, hosted by the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Corporate COffee Break: The Dawn of a New Era of Antitrust? What the Biden Administration and Antitrust Legislation May Mean for Businesses
During the presidential campaign, then candidate Joe Biden said that he didn’t think “we spend nearly enough time focusing on antitrust measures.”
BUTLER SNOW LLP: D. Todd Smith to Speak about Lawyer Perfectionism at Austin Bar Panel
Butler Snow attorney D. Todd Smith will serve as a panelist at an upcoming Lawyer Well-Being Virtual Panel Discussion held by the Austin Bar Association on Friday, Feb. 26 from noon to 1 p.m.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Announces Hiring of Brent Dupre as Director of Law Enforcement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the hiring of Brent Dupre as the Director of Law Enforcement at the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Announces Hiring of Murtaza Sutarwalla as Deputy Attorney General for Legal Counsel
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the hiring of Murtaza Sutarwalla as Deputy Attorney General for Legal Counsel.
TEXAS SUPREME COURT: Court Extends State Eviction Diversion Program Pleading Requirements
The Texas Supreme Court, in a 35th emergency pandemic order issued February 11, extended until May 12 the force of pleading requirements to forestall evictions for certain tenants behind on rent.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP: Matthew Agnew Joins Bradley's Healthcare Practice Group in Dallas
Bradley is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Agnew has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a senior attorney in the Healthcare Practice Group.
ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT LLC: Celebrating Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Eckert Seamans is celebrating Black Legal Trailblazers who are powerful examples of leadership in the legal profession, helping to bring about change, progress, and inclusiveness.