Archive for January, 2016
Trial Lawyer Robin Harrison Joins Houston-Based Hicks Thomas
NEWS
Trial lawyer Robin L. Harrison has joined the Houston-based commercial litigation firm Hicks Thomas LLP as a partner.
H-1B Visa – 2016 Filing Season
Article
Starting April 1, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin accepting H-1B visa petition filings – subject to the annual cap – for the next fiscal year.
Supreme Court Holds Unaccepted Offers for Full Relief Do Not Moot Class Actions
Analysis
A defendant cannot moot a putative class action by merely offering full relief to the named plaintiff on his or her individual claims.
Compliance Risks: What You Don’t Contain Can Hurt You
Article
As global regulations proliferate and stakeholder expectations increase, organizations are exposed to a greater degree of compliance risk than ever.
Six Banks Negotiating Settlement in Swiss Libor Probe
NEWS
If a settlement in Switzerland goes through, it could result in the conclusion of nearly all the global investigations into this rate-rigging case.
GM Ignition Switch Trial Ends Abruptly Amid Claims of Fraud
NEWS
A trial that was supposed to help settle hundreds of lawsuits stemming from General Motors’ faulty ignition switches abruptly ended Friday, a day after the judge raised questions about the plaintiff’s truthfulness.
AZA Names Nine New Hires
NEWS
Houston-based Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing has added nine attorneys.
Choose Words Carefully in Dispute-Related Contract Clauses
Article
A couple of words here or there in a contract can make a huge difference, particularly when those words relate to what happens if there is a breach or some other dispute between the parties, writes Shep Davidson.
Preparing for the Upcoming 2016 HIPAA Audits
Event, Jan. 28, 2 p.m. EST
Compliancy Group will present a webinar on best practices for preparing for upcoming 2016 HIPAA audits, with lessons and examples from past breaches and fines.
Trial Lawyer Regina Rodriguez Joins Hogan Lovells in Denver
NEWS
Hogan Lovells announces that Regina (Gina) Rodriguez has joined the Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group as a partner in the firm’s Denver office.
GLBA Compliance Considerations in Technology Transactions
Article
As part of its implementation of the GLB Act, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires financial institutions under its jurisdiction to safeguard customer records and information. This requirement is known as the Safeguards Rule.
Rose•Walker Law Firm Adds Attorney Faith Eaton in Dallas
NEWS
The national trial and business law firm Rose•Walker LLP has added attorney Faith Eaton in the firm’s Dallas office.
What the Board Needs to Know About Cybersecurity Compliance
Article
At a minimum, member of the board of directors should understand how cybersecurity failures can impact the business, reports CIO.com.
Rudy Giuliani Leaves Bracewell’s for New Crisis Management Role
NEWS
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is leaving Houston-based Bracewell Giuliani to joing New York-based Greenberg Traurig as global chair of their cybersecurity and crisis management practice.
Supreme Court Says Class Action Lawsuits Can Survive Compensation Offers
NEWS
Justices ruled that offers of full compensation to the lead plaintiff in such a case do not automatically end the legal challenge.
Schiff Hardin Adds Financial Markets Partner in New York
NEWS
Schiff Hardin LLP announces that Domenick Pugliese has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Financial Markets and Products Group.
Legal Tech Company Everlaw Closes Series A Funding Round
NEWS
Legal technology company Everlaw Inc. has closed an $8.1M Series A funding round, led by top venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.
Greater Emphasis on Corporate Compliance Programs
Article
The Department of Justice is taking aim at corporations and investing resources into the evaluation of the effectiveness of corporate compliance programs.
Termination Clause in Contingent Fee Contract Is Invalid
NEWS
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that a fired contingent fee attorney can’t enforce a provision in his fee agreement requiring a client to pay the lawyer 20 percent of his eventual recovery if the client changes counsel.
Resources for Innovation Still Needed Amid Oil, Gas IT Budget Cuts
Article
When oil traded at $100/barrel, oil companies were more focused on expanding their geographic footprint, but the decline in oil prices now has companies focusing instead on reducing costs
