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Decision Chips Away at the Enforceability of Teaming Agreements
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A recent decision from the Virginia Supreme Court further weakens the enforceability of teaming agreements, which may mean trouble for prospective subcontractors, according to an alert from Baker & Hostetler.
You’ve Got Contract: An Email Establishes Binding Settlement in the Second Circuit
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A recent Second Circuit opinion provides a reminder of the importance of reserving rights pending final documentation and the risks of being bound despite the absence of definitive agreements in place, according to Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel.
Circuit Split – Allowing Receiverships by Contract
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A post on Bryan Cave’s website discusses a circuit split on the weight courts give contractual provisions allowing the appointment of a receiver in loan documents.
AIA Changes – It’s Time to Convert Before It’s Too Late
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Jeffrey M. Reichard of Nexsen Pruet offers a reminder that the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will discontinue support of older versions of its most popular standard form contracts after Oct. 31, 2018.
Lawyer’s Alleged Misconduct Gets Her Jury Verdict Tossed as Sanction
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Bloomberg Law reports that a federal appeals court has ruled that a district court had the right to toss a jury verdict as a sanction because of the severity of a lawyer’s “continuous, contumacious” conduct.
Judge Guts FTC’s $4-Billion Lawsuit Against DirecTV
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The judge said there remain a number of problems with the FTC’s theories for relief and that the FTC “has an uphill climb.”
Prosecutor: Illinois Attorney Fatally Shot By Brother-In-Law Over Finances
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Prosecutors in the Illinois murder case of Stephen Shapiro, a partner in Mayer Brown, say he was gunned down by his brother-in-law, reports the Chicago Tribune.
National Law Journal Honors Loewinsohn Flegle Deary Simon
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The publication’s research staff selected the Dallas-based firm for its lawyers’ “exemplary performance in cutting-edge work on behalf of plaintiffs over the last 18 months.”
White Paper: Update on the U.S. Department of Education’s Clery Enforcement Measures
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Despite the change in federal administration, the U.S. Department of Education has continued to aggressively enforce the Clery Act, reports Canopy Programs.
Special Receiver Appointed in Federal Lawsuit Against Wells Fargo in Texas Case
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The SEC alleges defendants were operating a Ponzi scheme, with limited returns paid to investors from monies raised from other investors.
Dallas Trial Lawyer Michael Lyons Earns Best Lawyers in America Recognition
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Attorney Michael Lyons, co-founder of the Texas-based trial firm Deans & Lyons, has earned selection to the 2019 listing of The Best Lawyers in America for his commercial litigation work.
Bailey Brauer Co-Founders Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America
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Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer, co-founders of the Dallas-based litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, have been selected for recognition in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton Attorneys Listed Among Best in America
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Eleven attorneys from the Dallas, Nashville and Austin offices of the business and entertainment law firm Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP, have been selected to the 2019 listing of The Best Lawyers in America.
Download: Guide to Delegating Legal Contract Responsibility
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Delegating contract management activities to your non-lawyer professionals has a variety of advantages, but it needs to be planned deliberately and strategically.
Houston Day Care Center Sued over Toddler’s Death in Hot Van
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The family of a 3-year-old who died after being left for more than four hours in a Houston day care center’s van in late July has sued the operator for negligence.
‘Superhero’ Lawyer Who Argued Cases Before Supreme Court Slain in Home
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The Mayer Brown partner had spent some time in the U.S. solicitor general’s office, arguing cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
How IRS Taxes Kill Plaintiff’s $289M Monsanto Weedkiller Verdict
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If you are the plaintiff with a contingent fee lawyer, the IRS treats you as receiving 100% of the money, even if the defendant pays your lawyer directly, writes Robert W. Wood for Forbes.
Partner Settles Bias Suit Against Her Law Firm, Proskauer
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The partner alleged the firm’s hostile treatment caused her to take medical leave to deal with psychological and physical symptoms of emotional distress.
Latham Completes Makeover After Chair’s Scandalous Exit
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The leadership changes come as mega-firms like Latham are locked in increasingly vigorous competition with high-profile rivals, according to Bloomberg Law.
Law Firm PR Lessons Straight from Today’s Headlines
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While it may be obvious, the public relations lesson provided in two examples is simple: always tell the truth.
