Legal Roundup
Alumni Voices: Elizabeth Noël Harwerth
King Charles III honored alumna Elizabeth Noël Harwerth ’71 last year with the Order of the British Empire for her outstanding services to international trade.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Kim Kelly Speaks at Regional Pool and Hot Tub Industry Conference
Kim Kelly, an Associate in Steptoe & Johnson’s Dallas office recently addressed attendees of the North Texas Chapter of the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) on the “Top 6 Employer Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.”
The Book on Blockchain: Jones Day lawyers pen Blockchain for Business Lawyers
Lawyers from Jones Day have produced a go-to resource for legal professionals seeking practical information regarding blockchain and distributed ledger technology.
UHLC student Billy Gillis-Harry secures approval for her immigration petition
University of Houston Law Center student Deborah Billy Gillis-Harry (J.D. candidate ‘25) recently received approval for her EB-2 National Interest Waiver under the Exceptional Ability category.
Susan Briones Receives 2023 Nbi Outstanding Faculty Award
Dallas Partner Susan E. Briones recently received the National Business Institute’s (NBI) 2023 Outstanding Faculty Award.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Files for Stay and Injunction to Stop Biden Administration’s Assault on Women’s Rights and Title IX
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an amended complaint along with a motion for a stay of agency action and a preliminary injunction in his lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s attempt to unlawfully remove protections for women in educational institutions under Title IX.
Privacy Concerns and Data/Legal Risks for Small to Medium Business and Startups on May 23, 2024
Data privacy attorney Rachel Marmor will participate in the 37th Annual Technology Law Conference, hosted by The University of Texas School of Law Continuing Legal Education (UT Law CLE).
Risks and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence: What Lawyers Should Know on May 24, 2024
UT Law CLE’s 37th Annual Technology Law Conference brings together a nationally recognized faculty of technology and licensing practitioners; in-house counsel from leading tech companies; and experts in open source, data privacy/security, and emerging technology for the latest issues affecting the industry.
Troutman Pepper Wins ACG Houston Deal of the Year Award in Products & Services
Troutman Pepper has received the Products & Services Deal of the Year Award from the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Houston in recognition of the firm’s role as buyer counsel in Spring Partners Retail LLC’s acquisition of 64 fuel and convenience store locations from Landmark Industries, LLC.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Important Win in Censorship Lawsuit Against Biden Administration
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured an important victory in an ongoing lawsuit against the Biden Administration for unlawfully censoring American media companies.
Reed Smith adds capital markets partner Anne Peetz in Houston
Global law firm Reed Smith announced capital markets and corporate lawyer Anne Peetz has joined the firm as a partner in its Global Corporate Group, based in Houston. Peetz was previously a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Announcement Raising Awareness of Fentanyl Epidemic Harming Texas Communities
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a public service announcement to raise awareness about the increasingly deadly consequences of the ongoing fentanyl epidemic afflicting Texas and the rest of the country.
Tryin’ to Throw Your Arms Around the World: Global Patent Strategy Tips for Emerging Technologies on May 16, 2024
Our innovative program reflects the dynamic nature of Austin, delving into the intersection between technology, the local music scene, and intellectual property hot topics.
Sheppard Mullin Expands In Houston With Prominent Labor And Employment Litigator Angeles Garcia Cassin
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Angeles Garcia Cassin has joined the firm’s Houston office as a partner in the Labor & Employment practice group.
Sophilia Wu Receives Best Lawyer Under 40 Award from the State Bar of Texas Asian Pacific Interest Section
Counsel Sophilia Wu was presented with the Best Lawyer Under 40 Award from the State Bar of Texas Asian Pacific Interest Section (APIS) during the awards dinner at the conclusion of the section’s 26th Annual Conference in Austin, April 12-13, 2024.
2024 Enforcement Outlook | Hot Topics and Emerging Trends in False Claims Investigations and Litigation on April 25
Join us for the next webinar in our Enforcement Outlook series, which will focus on the latest trends and hot topics surrounding the False Claims Act (FCA).
Greenberg Traurig Secures Multimillion-Dollar Reversal for Valley Health System in Nevada Case
Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, led by Appeals & Legal Issues Shareholder Kendyl T. Hanks, obtained a multimillion-dollar reversal in an important case for Nevada health care provider Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center.
Department of Justice announces Carjacking Task Force targeting violent crime in the Eastern District of Texas
The Justice Department established the formation of carjacking task forces in 11 targeted districts across the United States, including the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.
Greenberg Traurig Advises Broadwing Capital Management in Upchurch Companies Growth Investment
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorneys advised Dallas-based private equity firm Broadwing Capital Management LLC (Broadwing) in Broadwing and Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP's strategic growth investment into the family-owned Upchurch Companies (Upchurch).
Building a Quantum-Optimized Organization on April 23, 2024
Today, major international businesses and critical government departments are using quantum hybrid computing technology to optimize their operations and respond more quickly to change. Real-world examples abound in manufacturing, logistics, retail, aerospace and finance, as well as in government