Legal Roundup
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $40 Million for Texas Following Medicaid Fraud Investigation of Molina Healthcare
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Healthcare Program Enforcement Division has secured $40 million for the State of Texas by settling an enforcement action brought under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act (“THFPA”) against Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc. and Molina Healthcare, Inc. (together, “Molina”).
UH Law Center Students Win American Bar Association’s National Arbitration Competition
Four University of Houston Law Center students emerged as the No. 1 arbitration team in the country, winning first place at a recent American Bar Association tournament in Chicago.
Dedman Law Alumna Betty Ungerman '90 Receives the Robert H. Dedman Award for Ethics & Law
The Texas General Counsel Forum is pleased to announce the honoree of the 23rd Annual Robert H. Dedman Award for Ethics & Law.
Baylor Law School’s Transactional Practice Lab Hosts Annual Transactional Competition
Baylor Law School students recently put their transactional skills to the test in this year’s Transactional Practice Lab Competition, where they drafted, negotiated, and finalized a complex asset purchase agreement.
Frank Evans Center for Dispute Resolution Rededication Honors Dean Emeritus James “Jim” Alfini
South Texas College of Law Houston honored Dean Emeritus James “Jim” Alfini during Tuesday’s re-dedication ceremony of its highly successful and well-regarded Frank Evans Center for Dispute Resolution.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Works to Stop Unaccountable Federal Plan to Illegally Build a Nuclear Waste Facility on World’s Most Productive Oil Field
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office defended Texas before the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) yesterday against the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s attempt to send the nation’s nuclear waste to a proposed facility located in Texas’s Permian Basin—the world’s most productive oil field.
In Memoriam: Congressman Sylvester Turner
We join the community in mourning the loss of U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner, former state legislator from Houston’s Acres Homes and mayor of Houston, and longtime friend of STCL Houston.
Alumni Voices: Ty’Meka Reeves-Sobers
Ty’Meka Reeves-Sobers ’15 is a rock star in the environmental law field.
World Trademark Review ranks Jones Day's trademark practice in 2025 WTR 1000 Report
World Trademark Review ranked 14 Jones Day lawyers and the Firm in eight regional tables in its annual WTR 1000, which "identifies the leading professionals and firms that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing and monetising trademarks."
Baylor Law School Launches Counseller’s Corner, a New Podcast Featuring Students
Baylor Law School is proud to announce the launch of Counseller’s Corner, a new podcast hosted by Dean Jeremy Counseller, dedicated to spotlighting our students’ varied experiences.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Voices from Women Leaders
Women’s Law Society and The Agosto Justice Center for Leadership and Empowerment hosted a women’s history month panel discussion focused on “Breaking the Glass Ceiling.” Donna Davis, JD, assistant dean for The Agosto Justice Center and Title IX coordinator, served as moderator.
McGuireWoods’ Jon Finger Ranks Among Top Deal Lawyers in Texas
McGuireWoods partner Jon Finger ranked among the most prolific deal lawyers in Texas in 2024, according to data compiled by The Texas Lawbook, underscoring his national reputation as go-to strategic adviser for sophisticated private equity transactions.
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UH Law Center and Hobby School of Public Affairs to Host Webinar on Navigating Policy Changes in a New Political Era
As the new presidential administration reaches its first 100-day milestone, legal and policy experts will discuss implications for the economy, higher education, immigration, energy and the environment in an upcoming webinar titled “Key Policy Considerations for the Administration.”
SMU Dedman Law Celebrates 100 Years
Premier law school in Texas and the nation celebrates 100 years of advancing academic excellence, community engagement and preparing the next generation of legal leaders.
St. Mary’s Law and the San Antonio Bar Foundation celebrate the 31st Annual People’s Law School
The joint program brings legal expertise on wills, financial scams, tenant rights and more to the public.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Slams Absurd “Dietary Guidelines” Pushed by a Committee Appointed During the Biden Administration
Attorney General Ken Paxton slammed the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines that was published by an advisory committee comprised of individuals appointed during the Biden Administration.
Kevin Woltjen Honored Among Dallas M&A “Dealmakers of the Year”
D Magazine released its Mergers and Acquisitions Awards 2025 list, and Dallas partner Kevin Woltjen was among the finalists recognized as one of the “Attorneys of the Year” in the “Dealmakers of the Year” category.
UH Law Alumni Association names 2024-2025 award recipients
The University of Houston Law Alumni Association will recognize several University of Houston Law Center alumni, faculty and friends with a variety of accolades at its 48th Annual Law Gala & Auction in April.
Polsinelli Attorneys and Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 Guide
Chambers, a leading legal industry rankings organization, has recognized eight Polsinelli attorneys and two practices in its Chambers Global 2025 Guide.