Legal Roundup
Oatman Hill Foundation donates $5M to St. Mary’s University School of Law to advance business and the law
The transformational gift from the estate of alumnus Bennie Walter Bock II establishes the Bennie W. Bock II Center for Business and Transaction Law.
NEPA in Flux: The Legal and Policy Implications of Recent Executive and Administrative Actions Affecting NEPA’s Implementation on March 26, 2025
Environmental attorney Jason Hill will be presenting on a webinar hosted by The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNREL).
Let the Madness Begin: Sports Betting in the Workplace on March 25, 2025
Silvia Chicas and Kelly T. Kindig will present the webinar "Let the Madness Begin: Sports Betting in the Workplace" for the ACC
Shareholder Tim McInturf Rejoins Littler in Houston
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Tim McInturf as a shareholder in its Houston office.
Professor Marc Steinberg and Son A.B. Steinberg Coauthor Article on SEC Enforcement
Congratulations to Professor Marc Steinberg and his son A.B. Steinberg (3L) whose article has been accepted for publication as the lead article in Volume 80, Issue 1 of the University of Miami Law Review this fall.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas A&M’s Ban on Drag Shows Against Lawsuit from Left-Wing Group
Attorney General Ken Paxton is defending the Texas A&M Board of Regents’ (“Board”) decision to ban drag shows on the college system’s campuses.
Dedman Family Honored With Leadership Award for Lifetime of Service
The inaugural Dedman Leadership Award has been presented to its namesake family in recognition of the Dedmans’ significant impact on legal education at SMU and in the Dallas community.
Holland & Knight Advises Intero Digital on Refinancing Transactions
Holland & Knight advised Digital Marketing Holdings LLC (d/b/a Intero Digital) on the closing of several refinancing transactions.
UH Law Center SBA President Duncan Reedyk Helps Rally Support for Harris County Court Expansion
In a significant move to address Harris County's burgeoning legal demands, the Harris County Commissioners Court voted 3-1, with one abstaining, to request that state lawmakers create five additional civil district courts.
SIFMA’s 2025 C&L Seminar to Feature Two Greenberg Traurig Litigators
Two shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Broker-Dealer Securities Litigation Practice will appear at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Compliance & Legal (C&L) Annual Seminar, to be held March 23-26 in Austin, Texas.
The Art of Appropriate Discovery Objections
The evolution of modern civil litigation demands a sophisticated approach to discovery objections that balances legitimate protection of client interests with proportionality and efficiency.
Alumni Voices: Alexander Rigby
Alexander Rigby ’23 was raised in the U.S. by a family from Liverpool, England—a “community-focused, working-class town with a heritage of holding power to account,” as Rigby describes it—that shaped his career path.
Shook Presents Webinar on Novel Food Addiction Litigation on March 20, 2025
Join four Shook partners as they present the webinar, “Junk Science, Not Junk Food: Crafting a Blueprint to Tackle the Rise of Novel Food Addiction Litigation,” Thursday, March 20, from 12:30– 2:00 p.m. ET.
Troutman Pepper Locke Represents zdSCADA in Sale to Quorum Software
Troutman Pepper Locke advised zdSCADA, an established leader in cloud-based supervisory control and data acquisition technology, in its sale to Quorum Software, a leading provider of energy software worldwide.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Holds that State District Courts Have No Authority to Order Texas Agencies to Issue “Transgender” Driver’s Licenses and ID Documents
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion finding that state district courts do not have the authority to direct government agencies to change the sex on government-issued identification documents such as driver's licenses, birth certificates, and ID cards to something inconsistent with a person’s biology.
Courtroom Testimony Considerations on March 20 - 21, 2025
Anthony J. Morrone will present "Courtroom Testimony Considerations" at the Texas IAAI Arson & Fire Investigator Seminar in San Marcos, Texas. Anthony will speak alongside Jason Mardirosian of Rayburn Fire Scene Investigations.
Legal Expert Says Weakening of Environmental Reviews is Accelerating Climate Concerns at EENR webinar
Climate change continues to be a pressing concern for both public and private sectors, often viewed as a formidable challenge in the pursuit of dependable energy resources due to stringent environmental policies and regulatory demands.
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson testified on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs at the hearing “Housing Roadblocks: Paving A New Way to Address Affordability.”
What Issues Are Private Employers Facing with DOGE's Cancellation of Government Contracts and Funding? on March 19, 2025
Littler's experienced business restructuring practitioners discuss the legal ramifications arising from Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s cuts to company programs and compliance strategies.
Young Named Fifth Circuit Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student
Hannah Young, a 3L who is this year’s clerk for Texas Law’s prestigious Chancellors honor society, has been selected as the 2025 Fifth Circuit Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student.