| Government Contracts Lawyer Marshall Doke says Significant Risks in Government Contracting Can't Be Overlooked |
| September 12, 2009 |
| One area the U.S. Small Business Administration's new online training course on winning government contracts (http://www.sba.gov/fedcontractingtraining/index.html) doesn't mention is the significant risks involved in this |
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| Energy Lawyer Andrew Derman says Details, Benefits Emerging on Brazilian Oil Proposal |
| September 10, 2009 |
| The Brazilian government's proposal to develop the largest oil reserve discovered in the Western Hemisphere in the past 30 years -- an estimated 50 billion barrels -- could benefit a host of U.S. energy sector service |
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| McKool Smith Continues New York Growth with Addition of White Collar, Complex Commercial Litigation Veteran |
| September 9, 2009 |
| NEW YORK - The national law firm of McKool Smith is announcing the firm's continued expansion in New York with the addition of trial-tested litigator Kyle Lonergan.
Mr. Lonergan joins McKool Smith from the firm of Simpson |
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| Houston Bad Faith Insurance Attorney Phillip Sanov says Insurance Battles Follow Wildfires, Other Natural Disasters |
| September 9, 2009 |
| From the California wildfires to the ever-present threat of hurricanes along the coasts, owners of homes and businesses should be able to rely on their insurance policies for peace of mind. However, insurance companies have |
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| Dallas Lawyer Bryan Neal of Thompson & Knight says Texas Law Expands Definition of ‘Disability' |
| September 8, 2009 |
| Companies doing business in Texas may need to update their policies and educate supervisors about a new state law that expands the definition of "disability" in employment matters. Effective this week, House Bill 978 |
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| Houston Attorney Kurt Arnold says One Year After Hurricane Ike, Homeowners Still Cleaning Up Damage |
| September 7, 2009 |
| While many of the blue tarps may be gone and debris removed, thousands of Gulf Coast homeowners are still dealing with fallout from Hurricane Ike, says Houston attorney Kurt Arnold, named partner in Arnold & Itkin LLP. |
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| Attorney Peter Devlin President of Fish & Richardson says Firm Again Named Top Patent Litigation Firm by IP Law & Business |
| September 4, 2009 |
| For the sixth consecutive year, the intellectual property magazine IP Law & Business has named Fish & Richardson the top patent litigation firm in the country. The publication's annual survey, which appears in the |
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| Shackelford, Melton & McKinley Adds Prominent Financial Attorney |
| September 3, 2009 |
| DALLAS - The Dallas law firm of Shackelford, Melton & McKinley, LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of noted financial attorney Mark B. Knowles.
Mr. Knowles joins the firm as Of Counsel, and will work in the firm's |
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Digital Forensics Expert Erin Nealy Cox of Stroz Friedberg profiled in the Dallas Morning News
No hiding on your Hard Drive |
| September 1, 2009 |
| Dallas Morning News:
A wall of Erin Nealy Cox's office is covered with framed milestones: her law degree from Southern Methodist University, a seal from the U.S. attorney's office in the Northern District of Texas |
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| Brazil Poised For Proposed Rules in Development of Massive Oil Reserves |
| August 31, 2009 |
| August 31 -- Later today, the Brazilian government will introduce a proposal calling for significant changes in the nation's legal and regulatory framework for the exploration and development of hydrocarbon resources located |
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Ted Anderson of Kilgore & Kilgore quoted in Dallas Business Journal
Jury returns verdict against AdvoCare |
| August 31, 2009 |
| Dallas Business Journal:
A Dallas County jury recently awarded $1.9 million in damages against Carrollton, Texas-based AdvoCare International LP after finding it engaged in deceptive trade practices and unfairly canceled |
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| McKool Smith Announces $138 Million Verdict for Versata Software In Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against SAP |
| August 28, 2009 |
| MARSHALL, Texas - The national law firm of McKool Smith is announcing a $138 million jury verdict against global software provider SAP America (NYSE: SAP) and its German-based parent company SAP AG, in a patent infringement |
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| The Lanier Law Firm Forms Bad Faith Insurance Practice Group |
| August 27, 2009 |
| HOUSTON - Bad faith insurance practices unfortunately have become all too common in today's tough economic environment, and The Lanier Law Firm is responding with the formation of a new Bad Faith Insurance Practice Group led |
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| McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing Recognized As Dallas' Top Family Law Firm |
| August 27, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Once again, each of the name partners in the Family Law firm of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., have earned selection to the prestigious listing of The Best Lawyers in America.
Mike |
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| McKool Smith Announces Latest Addition in Washington, DC |
| August 26, 2009 |
| WASHINGTON, DC - The national law firm of McKool Smith is announcing the firm's continued expansion in the nation's capital with the addition of intellectual property litigator Jeffrey I. Frey.
Mr. Frey joins the firm's |
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| The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson Announces Lawsuits Over Design Flaws, Contractor Errors in Dallas Cowboys Training Facility Collapse |
| August 25, 2009 |
| DALLAS - The May 2009 collapse of a Dallas Cowboys practice facility was caused by the structure's faulty design, poor workmanship and a failure to disclose that the building was out of compliance with building codes, |
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Tax Litigation Lawyer Josh Ungerman of Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins & Blau quoted by Bloomberg
Swiss Banks Court New Markets, Shun Americans as Secrecy Erodes |
| August 20, 2009 |
| Bloomberg:
(Bloomberg) -- Swiss private bankers are turning to emerging markets and shunning American clients as the government's agreement to hand over the details of 4,450 UBS AG accounts to U.S. authorities erodes bank |
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| Dallas Attorney Charla Aldous Highlighted on Annual Best Lawyers in America Listing |
| August 19, 2009 |
| DALLAS - For the eighth consecutive year, noted Dallas trial attorney Charla Aldous has earned a spot on the annual listing of The Best Lawyers in America.
Ms. Aldous, founder of Dallas' Aldous Law Firm, is highlighted in |
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Bankruptcy Lawyer William Siegel of Cowles & Thompson quoted in the Dallas Business Journal
Southwest's play for Frontier |
| August 14, 2009 |
| Dallas Business Journal:
Cash may be king, but other factors likely came into play as Southwest Airlines Co. bid for bankrupt Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. this week.
The auction for Frontier was scheduled for Aug. 13, |
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| McKool Smith: Judge Upholds Verdict, Enhances Damages, Issues Permanent Injunction against Microsoft in Patent Infringement Lawsuit |
| August 12, 2009 |
| DALLAS - The national law firm of McKool Smith is announcing a permanent injunction and total damages and interest of more than $290 million against software giant Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) in a Texas patent |
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| Dallas' Trial Lawyer Frank Branson Highlighted Among America's Leading Attorneys |
| August 11, 2009 |
| DALLAS - For the 24th consecutive year, noted Dallas trial attorney Frank L. Branson has earned recognition among the nation's top attorneys in The Best Lawyers in America.
Mr. Branson, founder of The Law Offices of Frank |
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| Business Litigation Lawyer Bill Banowsky of Thompson Knight says New Law Changes Graduation Requirements |
| August 11, 2009 |
| Teachers have been hired and class schedules established for the upcoming year, but public school districts across Texas may be scrambling to accommodate new graduation requirements for students. In May, state lawmakers |
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| Sayles Werbner Co-Founders Highlighted Among Nation's Top Lawyers |
| August 11, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Richard Sayles and Mark Werbner, founders of the Dallas-based trial law firm Sayles Werbner, once again have earned recognition in The Best Lawyers in America.
Mr. Sayles and Mr. Werbner are recognized in the 2010 |
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| San Antonio Attorney Richard Orsinger Highlighted Among The Best Lawyers in America |
| August 11, 2009 |
| SAN ANTONIO - Noted Family Law and Appellate attorney Richard Orsinger has earned a spot on the 2010 listing of The Best Lawyers in America, marking his 23rd consecutive year to receive the honor.
Mr. Orsinger is one of the |
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| Technology Lawyer Peter Vogel of Gardere says Orwell May Have Been Off By 25 Years? |
| August 10, 2009 |
| While many found delight in the irony of Amazon sending copies of Animal Farm and 1984 down a "memory hole" over copyright concerns, watching the coursework disappear from their Kindle reading devices prompted high school |
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| Houston Trial Lawyer Mark Lanier Recognized Among Best Lawyers in America |
| August 7, 2009 |
| HOUSTON - Once again, trial lawyer Mark Lanier has earned a spot among the nation's top attorneys in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. He is honored for his work in mass tort litigation.
Selection to the Best |
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Bankruptcy Lawyer William Siegel of Cowles & Thompson quoted in Dallas Business Journal article
VarTec founders seek end to suit |
| August 7, 2009 |
| Dallas Business Journal:
For more than two years, founders of the one-time telecom giant VarTec Telecom Inc. have been under legal assault by the failed company's bankruptcy case trustee, who has argued in court documents |
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| The Law Offices of Steven C. Laird Announces Wrongful Death Lawsuit Following Deadly I-35 Tractor-Trailer Crash |
| August 6, 2009 |
| GAINESVILLE, Texas - Noted truck accident attorney Steve Laird of Fort Worth's The Law Offices of Steven C. Laird is announcing a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and other |
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| Eleven McKool Smith Attorneys Honored Among "The Best Lawyers in America" |
| August 6, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Eleven attorneys from the Dallas, Austin and New York offices of McKool Smith will be honored in the upcoming 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Published by Woodward/White Inc. since 1983, The Best |
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Immigration Lawyer Kathleen Walker of Brown McCarroll quoted in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Healthcare, illegal-immigrant debates merge: GOP pushes for 'citizenship verification tools' |
| August 6, 2009 |
| Star-Telegram.com:
The explosive issue of extending benefits and providing additional coverage for illegal immigrants is one battle Democrats are trying to avoid as they continue their hard push to overhaul the nation's |
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| Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney Barry Sorrels, Firm Recognized among Best in America |
| August 4, 2009 |
| DALLAS - For the 10th consecutive year, noted Dallas criminal defense attorney Barry Sorrels has earned a spot on the prestigious listing of The Best Lawyers in America. In the upcoming 2010 edition of Best Lawyers, he again |
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| New York Law Firm Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling to Pursue Securities Fraud Claims Against Provident Royalties |
| August 3, 2009 |
| NEW YORK - The New York law firm of Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP, has been retained by clients to pursue potential claims of securities fraud involving Dallas-based Provident Royalties, LLC.
On July 7, 2009, the |
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Commentary written by Digital Forensics Expert Erin Nealy Cox of Stroz Freidberg and published in Executive Counsel
Data Breaches Have Bred a Patchwork of State Laws |
| August 1, 2009 |
| Executive Counsel:
by Erin Nealy Cox
Lost or stolen data is more than a PR blunder. It raises serious legal issues, and can involve a confusing patchwork of data breach statutes.
Most companies have clients or customers |
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Breach of Contract Lawyer Mark Werbner of Sayles Werbner quoted in Law.com article
Jenkens & Gilchrist Wins Millions in Suit Against Former IP Client |
| July 31, 2009 |
| Texas Lawyer:
Dallas firm Jenkens & Gilchrist closed its doors on March 31, 2007, but the firm just won a jury verdict valued at more than $4 million in a breach of contract suit it filed in July 2007 against a former |
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| Litigation Lawyer Anthony Campiti says Facebook Bans in the Workplace are Coming |
| July 30, 2009 |
| With more than 250 million users spending more than 5 billion minutes daily on Facebook, the perceived problem of employees logging onto that and other social networking sites during work hours may cause companies to |
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Marcello Hallake of Thompson & Knight quoted in the July Issue of Global Finance magazine
Features: Profiting From Prudence |
| July 30, 2009 |
| Global Finance:
Amid a turbulent global market, Brazil's banking and financial sector is proving remarkably resilient. A stringent regulatory environment, strong domestic demand and a banking consolidation drive have |
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| Labor and Employment Attorney Audrey Mross says Summertime Temps Cause Employers To Rethink Dress Codes |
| July 29, 2009 |
| Fashion faux pas in the workplace can spike in the summertime as modesty often takes a back seat to comfort for many. But scantily clad workers in a professional setting can create real dilemmas for employers, says labor and |
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| Godwin Ronquillo Attorney To Receive President's Award From Dallas Hispanic Bar Association |
| July 29, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Marcos G. Ronquillo, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Shareholder of Dallas-based Godwin Ronquillo PC, has been selected to receive the 2009 President's Award from the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association.
The |
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| Dallas Attorney Jeff Rasansky says Construction Companies Beware: OSHA Stepping Up Texas Site Inspections |
| July 28, 2009 |
| The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced it will be sending extra inspectors to construction sites in Texas, an announcement that Dallas attorney Jeff Rasansky of the Rasansky Law Firm says is |
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| Labor & Employment attorney Stephen Fox says Vick May Be Too Hot To Hire |
| July 27, 2009 |
| Although Michael Vick was a key member of the Atlanta Falcons, and is presumably ready to rejoin the NFL or perhaps become the face of the start-up United Football League, it may be difficult for anyone to take a chance on |
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| Texas Lawyer Features Mark Lanier's Advice for Law School Students |
| July 27, 2009 |
| HOUSTON - Noted Houston attorney Mark Lanier, founder of The Lanier Law Firm, is routinely called on by companies and individuals facing significant legal issues. When the editors of Texas Lawyer newspaper recently sought |
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| Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer Dan Cogdell says ‘Surprise' Raid of Jackson's Doctor Not Much of a Surprise |
| July 24, 2009 |
| While the news of the search of the Houston office of Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's doctor, came as a surprise to some, it wasn't entirely unexpected, says Houston criminal defense attorney Dan Cogdell. "Often, |
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| Investment Attorney Cliff Risman says Due Diligence More Important than Ever |
| July 22, 2009 |
| With investor money becoming tighter, it might be tempting for businesses to accept whatever seemingly reasonable investments they might be able to secure. However, says attorney Cliff Risman of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, it |
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| Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel Renews Support for National Campaign Helping Families Facing Foreclosure |
| July 21, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel LLP, one of the nation's leading law firms dedicated exclusively to the mortgage banking industry, is announcing the firm's continued financial support of NeighborWorks |
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| Climate Legislation Lawyer Scott Deatherage says Legislation, Supply, Demand Driving Vehicle Natural Gas Use |
| July 21, 2009 |
| As the U.S. Senate takes up the debate on climate change legislation, many public and private entities are taking advantage of existing federal incentives that encourage the use of natural gas-powered vehicles. "The final |
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| Houston Attorney Scott Clearman says Down Economy Exposes Pyramid Schemes' Shaky Foundations |
| July 20, 2009 |
| With promises of stable income and even wealth, many people are drawn to pyramid schemes during harsh economic times. Most pyramid schemes use an intensive campaign to enlist new members, who pay for the rights to sell a |
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Jeff Andrews of Thompson & Knight bylined article published in Industry Today magazine
Outsourcing Moves |
| July 20, 2009 |
| Industry Today:
Outsourcing Moves
Jeffrey B. Andrews explains the outsourcing shift from India to Latin America.
The outsourcing of functions from the United States is shifting again - and a growing number of those jobs |
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Litigation Lawyer Charles "Trey" Branham quoted in the Dallas Business Journal
Cosmetics retailer Mary Kay says Yahoo violating its trademark |
| July 17, 2009 |
| Dallas Business Journal:
At issue Mary Kay says the search engine is inserting Web links and pop-up ads of competitors and unauthorized resellers into e-mails sent by its independent beauty consultants via Yahoo! Mail. Mary |
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Commercial Trial Lawyer Matt Yarbrough quoted in the Dallas Business Journal
Cosmetics retailer Mary Kay says Yahoo violating its trademark |
| July 17, 2009 |
| Dallas Business Journal:
At issue Mary Kay says the search engine is inserting Web links and pop-up ads of competitors and unauthorized resellers into e-mails sent by its independent beauty consultants via Yahoo! Mail. Mary |
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| Computer Forensics Lawyer Erin Nealy Cox Isn't Surprised Reckless E-Mails Claim Another High-Profile Victim |
| July 17, 2009 |
| South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is only the latest in a long line of public figures and business leaders tarnished by reckless e-mail communications. Computer forensics expert Erin Nealy Cox of Stroz Friedberg LLC says |
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| Appellate Lawyer Mike Richardson Says Appeals Court Multimillion-Dollar Judgment for Dallas Doctor is Just |
| July 16, 2009 |
| Dallas doctor Neal Fisher, who two years ago won an $8.6 million judgment against his employer, Pinnacle Anesthesia, won again recently, when an appellate court affirmed the judgment in his favor. With post-judgment |
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| Probate Litigation Lawyer Steve Spitzer says Resolution of Jackson Will Won't Be Easy |
| July 15, 2009 |
| Few deaths attract the massive attention as Michael Jackson's has, but anyone can learn from his estate planning missteps. While Jackson did have a will, it was not as up-to-date as it could have been, says Steve Spitzer, |
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| Dallas Attorney Charles "Trey" Branham says Political Trouble in Honduras Impacts U.S. Business |
| July 14, 2009 |
| The current unrest in Central America over the Honduran government will have a significant effect on business in the U.S., says Dallas attorney Trey Branham, who has interests in Honduras. Branham points to companies such as |
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| McKool Smith Earns "Midsize Hot List" Designation in The National Law Journal |
| July 13, 2009 |
| DALLAS - The national law firm of McKool Smith is one of 20 firms from across the United States selected by The National Law Journal for the "Midsize Hot List," a compilation of the country's leading law firms based on the |
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| Employment Attorney Mark Shank says Court's Job-Test Ruling Reduces Risk in Employee Hiring, Promotion |
| July 13, 2009 |
| A landmark Supreme Court ruling last week upholding the legitimacy of unbiased tests in making employment decisions will likely lead to increased use of such exams, according to a Dallas-based employment attorney. "The Court |
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Probate Lawyer Stephen Spitzer of Cowles & Thompson quoted in The Baltimore Sun
Michael Jackson wowed audiences with his singing and dancing, but his best performance may have been the handling of his will, which he nearly got perfect |
| July 12, 2009 |
| The Baltimore Sun:
Despite the high drama over Michael Jackson's estate, the late pop singer did many things right when it came to end-of-life planning.
The big thing is that the 50-year-old had a will - critical to anyone |
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| Gruber, Hurst, Shank Recognized Among Top Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine |
| July 10, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Gruber Hurst Johansen & Hail LLP is pleased to announce that three firm partners have earned selection to D Magazine's 2009 listing of the "Best Business Lawyers in Dallas." The list, which highlights 226 of |
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| Employment Attorney Stephen Fox says Court Rules E-Mailed Attorney Communication Still Privileged |
| July 10, 2009 |
| When a New Jersey woman e-mailed her attorney about a discrimination lawsuit she'd planned to file against her employer, she thought she'd shielded the note by sending it from her personal, Web-based, password-protected |
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Dirk Thomas of McKool Smith quoted in The American Lawyer article
Dewey IP Trio Jumps to McKool Smith |
| July 10, 2009 |
| The American Lawyer:
Only a day after Dewey & LeBoeuf helped itself to the cream of Cooley Godward Kronish's corporate practice, the firm lost three IP lawyers, including its practice co-chair, to noted Dallas-based |
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| McKool Smith Announces Additions in Washington, DC |
| July 9, 2009 |
| WASHINGTON, DC - The national law firm of McKool Smith is announcing the addition of two experienced intellectual property litigators who join the firm's rapidly growing Washington, D.C., office.
Joining McKool Smith are |
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| Stroz Friedberg's Erin Nealy Cox Highlighted Among Dallas' Top Young Entrepreneurs and Executives |
| July 2, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Dallas digital forensics expert Erin Nealy Cox has earned a spot on the Dallas Business Journal's "40 Under 40" list of the city's top young business minds. Ms. Nealy Cox is a Managing Director and Deputy General |
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Houston Lawyer Scott Clearman quoted in Dallas Morning News article republished by the Denton Record Chronicle
Lawsuit accuses Dallas-based Stream Energy of operating a pyramid scheme |
| July 2, 2009 |
| Denton Record Chronicle: Dallas electricity retailer Stream Energy has been accused in a lawsuit of operating a pyramid scheme.
Attorney Scott Clearman of Houston said Wednesday that he filed a lawsuit in federal court in |
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Thomas Melsheimer of Fish & Richardson quoted in The Detroit News article
Conyers sentence fires up debate |
| July 2, 2009 |
| The Detroit News:
Detroit -- Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Monica Conyers says she chose her words carefully on her TV show this week because "I don't want to go to jail."
And although she pleaded guilty Friday |
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| The Clearman Law Firm Announces Federal Lawsuit Against Stream Energy, Executives, Alleging Unlawful Pyramid Scheme |
| July 1, 2009 |
| HOUSTON - Attorneys from Houston's The Clearman Law Firm are announcing a federal class action lawsuit filed yesterday under the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act against Dallas-based Stream Gas & Electric, |
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| Thompson & Knight Names New Managing Partner Jeffrey Zlotky to Lead Historic Dallas-based Law Firm |
| July 1, 2009 |
| For additional information: Becky S. Jackson Chief Client Services Officer 214.969.1478
DALLAS - The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey A. Zlotky has been named Managing Partner |
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| Cowles & Thompson’s Jim Cowles Recognized Among Dallas’ Top Lawyers |
| July 1, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Cowles & Thompson, P.C. is pleased to announce that firm co-founder Jim Cowles has earned a spot on D Magazine’s 2009 listing of the Best Business Lawyers in Dallas.
In creating the “Best Business Lawyers” |
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Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Toby Shook quoted in CBS11TV.com story
Public Intoxication: Not So Clear And Sober |
| July 1, 2009 |
| CBS11TV.com:
DALLAS (CBS 11 / TXA 21) - The weekend raid of a Fort Worth gay bar has put the role of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in the spotlight, including what the agency can and can't do. While investigating |
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| Mike McKool of McKool Smith quoted in The National Law Journal Hotlist |
| July 1, 2009 |
| The National Law Journal
MCKOOL SMITH
McKool Smith has been able to launch headlong into growth after a series of high profile litigation wins.
Since 2007, the Dallas-based firm has opened offices in New York and |
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| The Lanier Law Firm Announces Historic NCAA Sickle Cell Policy Change Following Settlement Honoring Memory of Student-Athlete Dale Lloyd II |
| June 29, 2009 |
| HOUSTON - Noted trial lawyer Mark Lanier, founder of The Lanier Law Firm, is announcing that the family of Rice University student athlete Dale R. Lloyd II has settled a wrongful death lawsuit against the National Collegiate |
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| Appeals Court OKs Multimillion-Dollar Judgment for Dallas Doctor |
| June 26, 2009 |
| DALLAS - A Dallas doctor who won an $8.6 million judgment against his employer two years ago won again Thursday, when an appellate court affirmed the judgment in his favor.
The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of |
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| Hankinson Levinger Partners Highlighted Among Dallas' Top Business Lawyers |
| June 24, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Attorneys Deborah Hankinson and Jeffrey Levinger, co-founders of the Dallas appellate boutique Hankinson Levinger LLP are featured in D Magazine's 2009 listing of the "Best Business Lawyers in Dallas."
Both |
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| Tom Melsheimer Co-Authors Commentary on Courts Facing the Challenges of Facebook |
| June 23, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Noted Dallas trial lawyer Thomas M. Melsheimer, managing principal for the Dallas office of Fish & Richardson P.C., examines the increasingly complex legal issues created by jurors' use and abuse of Google, |
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| Trial Lawyer Mike McKool Says McKool Smith Continues to Grow |
| June 19, 2009 |
| The national law firm of McKool Smith has added six attorneys in the firm's growing offices in New York and Washington, D.C. Rangarajan "Ranga" Sourirajan has joined the firm in the nation's capital and |
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| Bankruptcy Attorney Bill Siegel & Litigation Attorney Mark Hill of Cowles & Thompson Say Chrysler's Rush to Bankruptcy Protects Value, But May Shortchange Debtors |
| June 18, 2009 |
| The speed in which Chrysler completed its bankruptcy may have taken some by surprise, but Dallas bankruptcy attorney Bill Siegel says the primary goal was achieved. "The number of companies selling assets while in |
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| The Rasansky Law Firm Publishes Guide for Identifying, Preventing Childcare and Daycare Abuse |
| June 18, 2009 |
| DALLAS - In response to the alarming and growing number of daycare and childcare abuse reports, noted Dallas attorney Jeff Rasansky has published "Preventing, Discovering and Acting on Claims of Daycare and Childcare |
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| McKool Smith Principals Earn Selection to Prestigious Chambers USA Listing |
| June 18, 2009 |
| DALLAS -- The national law firm of McKool Smith is pleased to announce that six firm principals are recognized among the nation's top lawyers in the 2009 edition of Chambers USA.
In addition to the individual |
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| Prominent Energy Attorney Jose L. Valera Joins Thompson & Knight in Houston |
| June 18, 2009 |
| For additional information:
Becky S. Jackson
Chief Client Services Officer
214.969.1478
HOUSTON - The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce Jose L. Valera has joined the Firm's |
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| McKool Smith Principals Highlighted Among Best Lawyers in Dallas |
| June 18, 2009 |
| DALLAS - McKool Smith co-founder Mike McKool and firm principal Robert M. Manley have earned spots on D Magazine's 2009 listing of the "Best Business Lawyers in Dallas."
To compile the "Best Business |
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| Dallas Attorneys Dick Sayles, Mark Werbner Honored Among City's Best Lawyers |
| June 17, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Noted Dallas attorneys Richard Sayles and Mark Werbner, co-founders of the Dallas trial law firm Sayles Werbner, have been recognized by D Magazine in "The Best Business Lawyers in Dallas."
To compile |
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| Outsourcing Transaction Attorney Jeff Andrews of Thompson & Knight says Outsourcing From India Shifting |
| June 17, 2009 |
| The outsourcing of functions from the United States is shifting again - with a growing number of those jobs returning to the Western Hemisphere. "Outsourcing providers are establishing service centers in countries such |
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| Eight Gardere Attorneys Selected Among The ‘The Best Business Lawyers In Dallas' |
| June 17, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is proud to announce that eight of the firm's attorneys have earned selection to the D Magazine "The Best Business Lawyers in Dallas" listing. The list of the city's most |
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| Noted Dallas Attorneys Form New Law Firm |
| June 16, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Noted Dallas attorneys Angel Reyes III, Luis Bartolomei, Spencer Browne and Ryan Browne are announcing the formation of Reyes Bartolomei Browne.
At their new firm, the four attorneys will continue their work in |
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| Banking Lawyer Marcello Hallake of Thompson & Knight Says Latin American Banks Supporting Region's Economic Growth |
| June 16, 2009 |
| In contrast to the U.S. and Europe, most of the financial markets in Latin America are not experiencing a crisis in confidence or insolvency. "While it's important to distinguish the specific situations and |
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| $80 Million Settlement Reached in Deadly Hurricane Rita Bus Fire |
| June 15, 2009 |
| DALLAS - The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is announcing an $80 million settlement on behalf of the families of 23 residents of a Bellaire, Texas, nursing home who died aboard a chartered bus that burst into flames while |
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Personal Injury Attorney Robert "Bob" Hilliard of Hilliard Munoz Guerra quoted in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Delay granted in state school civil suit |
| June 12, 2009 |
| Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
CORPUS CHRISTI - An attorney in a civil suit involving the state school fights between residents will have more time to gather evidence including looking into claims that fights may been |
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| Gardere Earns Chamber USA Recognition Among Leading Business Lawyers In Texas |
| June 12, 2009 |
| DALLAS/HOUSTON/AUSTIN - Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP has been recognized among the top law firms in Texas, earning high rankings in Chambers USA's prestigious annual survey of the U.S. legal industry.
Gardere has earned |
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Environmental Lawyer Jim Harris of Thompson & Knight quoted in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Texas officials challenge new Oklahoma law blocking out-of-state water sales |
| June 12, 2009 |
| Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
The Tarrant Regional Water District argues in its federal lawsuit that a new Oklahoma law provides further evidence that the state discriminates against out-of-state water buyers.
The water |
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Data Security Lawyer Erin Nealy Cox of Stroz Friedberg featured in Dallas Business Journal Q&A
40 Under 40 |
| June 12, 2009 |
| Dallas Business Journal:
Erin Nealy Cox - Deputy General Counsel, Stroz Friedberg LLC
STATS:
Age: 39
Leads the firm's digital forensics lab and Dallas law office, focusing on data security and digital threats |
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Business Litigation Lawyer Charles W. "Trey" Branham III quoted in Dallas Business Journal article
Sammy Davis Jr. copyright trial possible in Dallas |
| June 12, 2009 |
| Dallas Business Journal:
A battle provoked largely by difficulties in negotiating a movie on the life of the late entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. will be fought in a Dallas federal court.
On one side of the squabble is a |
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| Key Hearing Set This Afternoon in Corpus Christi State Schools Lawsuit |
| June 11, 2009 |
| Lawyers representing the families of former Corpus Christi State School residents will present arguments on Thursday, June 11, at 1:30 p.m. in opposition to the State of Texas' attempt to get the case dismissed based on |
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| Gardere Partner Appointed To Texas Access To Justice Commission |
| June 9, 2009 |
| DALLAS - Beverly Godbey, a partner in the Dallas office of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, has been appointed to the Texas Access to Justice Commission.
Ms. Godbey, a prominent litigator and a member of Gardere's trial |
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| McKool Smith Adds Five Litigators in Growing New York Office |
| June 8, 2009 |
| DALLAS - The national law firm of McKool Smith is announcing the addition of five experienced attorneys in the firm's expanding New York office.
Firm associates Eric P. Berger, Virginia Iglesia, John F. Petrsoric, |
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| Avandia Attorney Says Study Based on "Useless Trick Science" |
| June 5, 2009 |
| HOUSTON - Noted Houston trial lawyer Mark Lanier of The Lanier Law Firm says "useless trick science" is the basis for a new study being unveiled today in New Orleans by drug maker GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) about |
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| McKool Smith Builds Patent, Commercial Litigation Expertise With Latest Addition in Washington DC |
| June 5, 2009 |
| DALLAS - The national litigation law firm of McKool Smith is announcing the continued expansion of the firm's Washington, DC, office with the addition of litigator Rangarajan "Ranga" Sourirajan.
Mr. |
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Commentary authored by Michael McCabe & Ryan Hudson of Munck Carter and published in the Dallas Business Journal
Employers should brace for new workplace rules |
| June 5, 2009 |
| Dallas Business Journal:
by Ryan C. Hudson and Michael A. McCabe Contributing writers
In late April, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced H.R. 2067: Protecting America's Workers Act of 2009, or |
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Business Litigation Lawyer Steve Spitzer of Cowles & Thompson quoted in the Dallas Business Journal
Probate law site debuts |
| June 5, 2009 |
| Dallas Business Journal:
Dallas law firm Cowles & Thompson has launched a new Web site focused on probate law.
That's been a focus of the firm for years, but the Web site has been launched at a time of a major |
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| Civil Trial Lawyer Randy McClanahan Elected TACTAS President |
| June 4, 2009 |
| Randy McClanahan has been elected President of the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists. "For more than 20 years, TACTAS has worked to promote the availability, accessibility and quality of civil |
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| Insurance Litigator Shelley Glazer of Thompson & Knight says Corporate Boards Becoming More Sensitive to D&O Policies |
| June 3, 2009 |
| The increased scrutiny of federal regulations and the economic downturn are forcing corporate officers and directors to accept more accountability - and liability. "As a result, the individuals who are willing to serve |
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| Attorney Israel Perez Correa says Televisa, Univision Dispute Reignites Over Internet Rights |
| June 2, 2009 |
| Though lucrative, the relationship between Grupo Televisa and Univision has been marred by business acrimony. The latest chapter comes in the form of a disagreement over whether Univision has the rights to distribute |
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| Former U.S. Counternarcotics Director Uttam Dhillon Joins Dallas-based Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl LLP |
| June 1, 2009 |
| DALLAS -- The Dallas law firm of Fitzpatrick Hagood Smith & Uhl LLP is proud to announce the addition of noted litigator Uttam Dhillon, the former director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office of |
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