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Hemp Industry Wins Round 1 in Texas Court Fight

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:55:28 EST

]]>A Travis County judge temporarily blocked Texas's new hemp rules Friday, keeping the state's $12 billion industry operating as usual until at least April 24th.

'Please Pick Up': Ignoring a Claim Cost Insurers $20 Million

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:32:37 EST

]]>Plaintiff counsel say the case demonstrates how the Texas Prompt Payment Act's 18% interest penalty can multiply claims for insurers who choose delay over engagement.

Texas Hemp Lawsuit Tests Limits of Agency Authority After Legislature's Failed Ban

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:55:08 EST

]]>A Texas hemp industry lawsuit argues state agencies unconstitutionally used regulatory rulemaking to ban hemp products the legislature declined to outlaw, threatening a $12 billion industry.

Buy-Sell Provisions in Business Partner Disputes

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:30:55 EST

]]>In an effort to avoid this financial pitfall, companies lean on in-house and outside counsel to draft contracts structured to protect the company's interests in any transaction. This article discusses one such contractual mechanism—a buy-sell provision—used as a tool to avoid litigation costs associated with business divorces.

Newsmakers: Kirkland & Ellis Adds Partner Brad Jorgensen in Austin

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:39:35 EST

]]>Also: Greenberg Traurig adds shareholder in Dallas; Hunton promotes four Texas lawyers to partner; dealmaker joins FBT Gibbons in Dallas; and more.

Foley Expands Energy Team, Hires 2 Faegre Drinker Energy Partners in Houston

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Deanna Reitman and Glenn Reitman joined Foley & Lardner on Thursday, after looking for a firm with a strong — and large — energy and infrastructure practice.

A Lawyer Claimed a Handshake Made Him a Winery Co-Owner. The Jury Didn't Buy It

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:26:43 EST

]]>A lawyer for a winery owner alleges he had an oral agreement with his client for an ownership stake in the winery, but a Houston jury disagreed and found in favor of the winery owner.

Venue Spat: 5th Circuit Sides With Google in Moving Antitrust Case to California

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:04:48 EST

]]>Judge James Ho, joined by Judge Catharina Haynes, wrote that the speed consideration should not have single-handedly overridden factors supporting transfer, such as Google's contention that most witnesses and physical evidence are in California.

Weil Partner With Power, Renewables Experience Moves to Gibson Dunn in Houston

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:59:59 EST

]]>Weil, Gotshal & Manges partner Omar Samji of Houston, who focuses on the power and renewable energy sectors, has rejoined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, which is adding to its energy and infrastructure team in Houston.

King & Spalding Adds Third Winston & Strawn Partner Team in 3 Months

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:29:58 EST

]]>Jeff Cole and Brian Jansen have followed 12 litigation partners who moved in February and March to King & Spalding.