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A&O Shearman Restructuring Partner Jumps to Hunton Andrews in Dallas

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:42:06 EST

]]>A&O Shearman restructuring and bankruptcy partner Ian E. Roberts, who focuses on work in the energy and technology sectors, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth's large practice group.

Defining Civil RICO's “Injury to Business or Property Requirement Part 3

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>The task is to interpret and apply RICO in harmony with its statutory and common-law cousins by using certain baseline assumptions and common linguistic understandings, including concepts like “injury and “causation. And this requires no great analytical leap, as many courts and commentators have demonstrated.

In Texas, Tech Company Hit With 6-Patent Lawsuit

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:58:53 EST

]]>NetConnect Wireless' latest infringement case expands a monetization campaign covering 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, power control and network routing.

Divorce Mediation: Self-Determination Under Pressure

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>Encouragement toward resolution is baked into the mediator's job. But when does encouragement tip into pressure that so thwarts the goal of self-determination that trial is the only alternative?

Troutman Pepper Locke Sued for Discrimination, Retaliation After Associate Reported Alleged Billing Fraud

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:19:08 EST

]]>Litigation associate Matthew Cali alleged that the firm retaliated against him and derailed his upcoming promotion to partner after he went on medical leave for a heart attack, and later reported concerns that partners were allegedly committing billing fraud.

NHTSA Signals Flexible Approach to AV Regulation: What Manufacturers Need to Know

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>The exemption signals a shift away from prescriptive design standards and toward demonstrated performance and safety equivalency.

Samsung Faces New ITC Probe as Maxell Expands Patent Enforcement Campaign

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:12:25 EST

]]>The Japanese licenser has also sued Hisense in Texas over a license renewal related to the Chinese manufacturer's TVs.

Kirkland's Alternative Fee Structures Help Fuel Litigation Business

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Roughly 30% of its litigation revenue is through AFA structures, amounting to more than $1 billion through these arrangements last year.

Clifford Chance Adds Jones Day Partner to Growing Houston Finance Team

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:59 EST

]]>The managing partner of Clifford Chance's Houston office, Alex Wilde, said the firm aims to strengthen its U.S. finance practice, particularly in Houston.

5th Circuit Revives Texas Mail-In Ballot ID Rules in Win for Ken Paxton

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:36:35 EST

]]>The Fifth Circuit revived Texas' mail-in ballot ID requirements, finding challengers lacked standing to pursue most disability rights claims and handing Attorney General Ken Paxton a significant appellate win in defense of S.B. 1.