Texas Supreme Court Acts on Two Significant Oil and Gas Cases
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The Texas Supreme Court denied a petition in one case and granted a petition in the other, both dealing with provisions in oil and gas leases
Steven Carlotto Joins Cyber Defense Labs as General Counsel
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Cyber Defense Labs, a full lifecycle information security service provider helping companies manage, detect and respond to today’s cyber risks, has named Steven Carlotto as General Counsel and member of the company’s executive leadership team.
What Is a Juridical Entity?
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While ‘juridical’ simply means ‘legal’, knowing the characteristics of a juridical entity is helpful to know.
10 Best Practices for Digital Contract Transformation
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With the vast majority of CEOs expecting their business models to change over the next three years, it’s no surprise that digital transformation (DX) continues to be a strategic priority for organizations of all industries and sizes.
Exculpatory Agreements: Mitigating COVID-19 Related Risks as the Economy Reopens
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Stores, restaurants, bars, and other customer-facing business owners are in various stages of reopening around the country and facing a patchwork of regulations and recommendations for dealing with the ongoing pandemic.
Barnes & Thornburg Adds Veteran Labor And Employment Partner In Grand Rapids
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Barnes & Thornburg has added veteran labor attorney Grant T. Pecor as a partner in its Labor and Employment practice. Pecor will work out of the firm’s Grand Rapids and Chicago offices.
Brian Corrigan Elected to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel as a Fellow
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Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that Brian P. Corrigan has been elected to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) as a Fellow.
Appeals Court Overturns Record $706M San Antonio Jury Verdict
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A state appeals court Wednesday overturned a record $706 million verdict rendered by a San Antonio jury more than two years ago.
2 More Law Firms Announce Pay Cuts; Are They a Stopgap Measure Before Layoffs?
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Two more law firms announced pay cuts in the past week, marking a third slow week of bad news.
Court Enters Judgment Totaling More Than $32 Million on Jury’s $10.8 Million Verdict
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Shortly before COVID-19 halted jury proceedings across the United States, a Mississippi jury sided with the Government to return a $10.8 million verdict against Stone County Hospital and several affiliates for what the jury found were false Medicare claims submitted in violation of the False Claims Act.
MBA Taps Michael Briggs As New SVP And General Counsel
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The Mortgage Bankers Association named Michael Briggs as its new senior vice president and general counsel. Briggs joins the MBA from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, where he most recently served as Assistant General Counsel for the Consumer Law Section.
Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth Issues Report on Accountability in Data Privacy
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The Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth has issued a report on how leading companies have implemented robust privacy programs and accountability controls.
Nine Bradley Attorneys Named 2020 Florida Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
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Nine attorneys in the Tampa, Florida, office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP have been named 2020 Florida Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, who are recognized as among the leading lawyers in the state.
Yelp Review Leads to N.J. Lawyer’s Suspension Where Client Info was not “Generally Known”
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Just because information relating to your representation of a client might be publicly available, your duty of confidentiality means that you can’t disclose it if it is not ‘generally known.’
Two Lawyers Arrested in Molotov Cocktail Attack on Police in Brooklyn
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A Princeton graduate and a human rights lawyer were both charged in an attack that left a police car dashboard charred. No one was injured.
Denny’s Appoints Gail S. Myers As General Counsel
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Gail Sharps Myers will be joining Denny’s as General Counsel. Myers will head Denny’s legal functions.
Biglaw Firm Late on Rent — to the Tune of $3.7 Million — According to Landlord
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Jenner & Block is behind on its rent for the firm’s Chicago office. The firm owes $3,726,415.74, plus late fees and interest.
Buchalter Adds Additional Attorneys in San Diego
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Buchalter is pleased to welcome new litigators Vincent Whittaker and Skye Daley to its San Diego office.
Concerns as Companies Reopen Workplaces Amid COVID-19, Littler Survey Finds
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Littler’s survey of over 1,000 employers provides insight into when businesses will reopen workplaces, how they plan on doing so safely, what accommodations they will make for remote work, and their top liability concerns.
COVID-19: Due Diligence Considerations for M&A Transactions
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Buyers in M&A transactions should consider a number of due diligence items in response to COVID-19 and the governmental response thereto.
