Legal Roundup


Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Helps Defeat City of Dallas’s Attempt to Mis­lead Vot­ers and Under­mine Cit­i­zen-Led Pub­lic Safe­ty Char­ter Amendments

By The SE Texas Record |
The Texas Supreme Court ruled against the City of Dallas’s attempt to unlawfully mislead voters regarding proposed city charter amendments.

Fireside Chat with Eric Werner on September 19, 2024

By The SE Texas Record |
Securities Enforcement Defense Team Chair Jessica Magee will participate in The University of Texas School of Law's (UT Law CLE) 10th Annual Government Enforcement Institute in Dallas.

11 Bradley Attorneys Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

By The SE Texas Record |
Bradley is pleased to announce 11 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide for 2025.

Reed Smith recognized as a leader in multiple categories by Latin Lawyer

By The SE Texas Record |
Reed Smith, a global law firm with a strong presence in Latin America, has been marked as a highly recommended firm for arbitration, litigation, and corporate and M&A in the 2025 edition of Latin Lawyer 250.

A Little More Conversation: How to Communicate Successfully Across Identity Differences on September 17, 2024

By The SE Texas Record |
Holland & Knight invites you to join us and world-class speaker Michelle Silverthorn for Part 3 of her compelling, interactive program that will empower you to take action.

2024 Annual Supreme Court Review and Business Outlook on September 17, 2024

By The SE Texas Record |
Holland & Knight invites you to our 25th annual Supreme Court Review and Business Outlook program, which will discuss key business-related rulings and their potential effects across a wide range of industries.

Nelson Mullins Further Expands Corporate Practice in Houston with Pickup of Seasoned Healthcare Attorney

By The SE Texas Record |
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to welcome partner Janice Suchyta to its office in Houston, Texas. Suchyta joins from Baker Donelson and will work in the firm’s Healthcare practice group.

Corporate Partner Greg Hidalgo Joins Bradley in Dallas

By The SE Texas Record |
Bradley is pleased to announce Greg Hidalgo has joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group as a partner in the Dallas office.

Locke Lord Dallas Associate Hoa Nguyen Selected as Member of State Bar of Texas’ 2024-2025 Class of LeadershipSBOT

By The SE Texas Record |
Locke Lord Dallas Associate Hoa Nguyen has been selected as a member of the State Bar of Texas and Texas Young Lawyers Association’s 2024-2025 class of LeadershipSBOT.

Post 80/20/30 Landscape? What is Next for the Hospitality Industry? on September 12, 2024

By The SE Texas Record |
On August 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the Department of Labor's 2021 regulations codifying the 80/20/30 rule.

Where Are Care & Delivery Models Headed in 2025, and What Will Be the Impact on Real Estate Usage & Strategy? on September 10, 2024

By The SE Texas Record |
Real Estate attorney Jeff Calk will speak at the 15th Annual InterFace Healthcare Real Estate Conference hosted in Dallas.

Holland & Knight Welcomes Patrick H. O’Connor as Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer

By The SE Texas Record |
Holland & Knight announced that Patrick H. O'Connor has joined the firm as Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer (CBDMO).

Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Wins Nation­wide Stay of Agency Gen­der-Iden­ti­ty Man­date, Block­ing Biden From Forc­ing Tax­pay­er-Fund­ed Hos­pi­tals to Con­duct ​“Gen­der Tran­si­tion” Surgeries

By The SE Texas Record |
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won a nationwide stay that blocks the Biden Administration from forcing federally-funded healthcare providers to conduct “gender transition” surgeries.

UHLC welcomes 300+ new students for the 2024 academic year

By The SE Texas Record |
More than 300 new J.D. and LL.M. students started their school year at the University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) with a series of activities including orientation sessions, welcome celebrations and community service.

Meet the Class of 2027

By The SE Texas Record |
As 282 new law students entered the doors of Townes Hall in August to begin their three-year journeys at Texas Law, they brought with them a sense of optimism and enthusiasm.

University of Houston Law Center celebrates the 10th annual Community Service Days during orientation week

By The SE Texas Record |
The University of Houston Law Center marked the start of the 2024 Fall semester with its 10th annual Community Service Days.

New Law Students Gain Professionalism Insights from Series of Speakers

By The SE Texas Record |
South Texas College of Law Houston hosted its fall 1L Professionalism Session Friday, culminating with more than 300 students taking the professionalism pledge administered by Interim President and Dean Jeff Rensberger.

Alumni News - August 2024

By The SE Texas Record |
Steve Ellis, JD ’76, was selected as The Boy Scouts of America/Texas Trails Council 2024 Distinguished Citizen.

Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Files Ami­cus Let­ter with Texas Supreme Court After Dal­las City Coun­cil Uses Mis­lead­ing Lan­guage To Thwart Pop­u­lar Bal­lot Ini­tia­tive Forc­ing City to Enforce Laws

By The SE Texas Record |
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an amicus letter with the Texas Supreme Court in opposition to the Dallas City Council, which substantially changed ballot language in an apparent attempt to obscure the meaning of certain initiatives to voters.

The Baylor Public Interest Legal Society (BPILS) hosted the eighth annual Adoption Day celebration at Baylor Law on November 21, 2014

By The SE Texas Record |
After watching a little boy interact with his new father at Adoption Day the previous year, Lindsey Van Osdell, president of BPILS, says, "It was a perfect example of how special Adoption Day is because these families can match the legal title of father and mother to their already existing roles as daddy and mommy to these children."