Legal Roundup
McGuireWoods Partners Named Among Lawdragon’s Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers
McGuireWoods partners Sabrina A. Beldner, Meghaan C. Madriz, Bruce M. Steen and Jacquelyn E. Stone have once again been recognized in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers of America, an annual guide that honors top advisers in global labor and employment matters for businesses, universities, nonprofits and other organizations.
Conrad Steele joins Jones Day as partner in Real Estate Practice
The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Conrad Steele has joined the Firm as a partner in the Real Estate Practice.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Action After Biden-Harris Administration Selectively Targets Elon Musk’s Voter Registration Drives While Enabling Noncitizens to Illegally Vote
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) request with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to investigate the federal agency’s intimidation of businessman Elon Musk over his voter registration program that performs outreach to supporters of First and Second Amendment rights.
Politics in the Office: Infinitely Spookier than Halloween on October 31, 2024
The only thing scarier than a haunted house is an office during election season.
Understanding Academic Freedom
Academic freedom on U.S. campuses has become a much-discussed topic in recent years.
Legal and medical experts say the Dobbs decision has left a quagmire of questions
Professors from the University of Houston Law Center and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine participated in a panel discussion earlier this month to address the legal and medical landscape concerning women’s reproductive health since the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Greenberg Traurig’s Roland Garcia Named World Affairs Council of Greater Houston 2024 Global Leader of Influence
Roland Garcia, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Houston office, was named a 2024 Global Leader of Influence by The World Affairs Council of Greater Houston.
Temple Law Clinic Students Win Appeal with Precedential Opinion from Third Circuit
Student-advocates in Temple Law’s Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic have won an appeal in prisoners’ rights litigation before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Don Arrington, Cara Costanzo, Jen Hance, and Stephanie Terinoni – now graduates in the Class of 2024.
Pa. startup grows mushroom-based coffins with support from Penn State Law clinics
When his wife, Kat Mackenzie, suffered a massive stroke, Max Justice — a cybersecurity doctoral student at the time — began researching ways to support her recovery. He discovered research by Paul Stamets, a renowned U.S. mycologist, on the numerous health benefits associated with mushrooms.
Baylor Law Students Advocate for Domestic Violence Awareness
In a united effort to raise awareness for domestic violence victims, Baylor Law students participated in Go Purple Day – a national event aimed at visually supporting those affected by domestic violence.
Vice Admiral (Ret.) U.S. Navy JAG Shares Leadership Advice at Agosto Center Lecture
During the third annual Agosto Center Lecture Tuesday at South Texas College of Law Houston, Nanette “Nan” DeRenzi, vice admiral (ret.) U.S. Navy JAG, presented “Keep Moving Forward: Awareness, Access, and Attitude.”
Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Criminal Referral to DOJ Concerning Widespread Suspect Political Donations Made Through ActBlue’s Fundraising Platform
Attorney General Ken Paxton made a criminal referral to the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) detailing the results of an investigation that revealed how suspicious actors seemingly use ActBlue’s political fundraising platform to make illegal straw donations.
Locke Lord’s Jennie Simmons Named 2024 Outstanding Business Leader in Law Honoree by Houston Business Journal
Jennie Simmons, Co-Chair of Locke Lord’s Corporate Practice Group, has been named a 2024 Women Who Mean Business honoree by the Houston Business Journal as an Outstanding Business Leader in Law, recognizing Houston’s most successful women and business leaders.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case Unit Helps Solve Decade Old Homicide in Texarkana
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit assisted the Texarkana Police Department in solving a 2014 homicide, leading to the arrest of 27-year-old Cameron Cheatham for the murder of Xavier Rollins.
Reed Smith named a finalist for five Financial Times Innovation Awards
The Financial Times (FT) has nominated Reed Smith for five North American Innovative Lawyer Awards 2024, including, for the second year in a row, Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year.
Peter Chassman named Texas Lawyer’s IP Attorney of the Year
Reed Smith announced that Peter Chassman, partner and chair of the firmwide Intellectual Property Group, was selected as Texas Lawyer’s IP Attorney of the Year at the annual Texas Legal Awards.
Board of Law Examiners announces top scorers on July 2024 Texas Bar Exam
The Texas Board of Law Examiners announced the three individuals who scored the highest on the July 2024 Texas Bar Exam.
Steptoe & Johnson Adds Labor & Employment Duo to San Antonio Office
Soña Ramirez and Adam Boland recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s San Antonio office in the firm’s Labor & Employment Department.
Gene Besen and Lauren Smyth Honored at 2024 Texas Legal Awards
Bradley attorneys Gene Besen and Lauren Smyth were honored at the 2024 Texas Legal Awards.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Recognizes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
For the tenth consecutive year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) employees participate in “Go Purple Day” during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.