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Newsmakers: Clifford Chance Announces Partner Promotions

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>Also: real estate attorney joins and veteran tax attorney rejoins Shackelford; Munsch Hardt adds co-chair to sports + entertainment practice; Khalil Kinchen formation.

Settle Now, Indemnify Later: Texas Supreme Court Reinforces Risk Allocation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:30:31 EST

]]>The Texas Supreme Court's decision sends a clear message: settlement does not cancel contractual indemnity rights.

Federal Jury Clears Riot Platforms in Patent Case, Signaling End of Judge Albright's Tenure

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:03:15 EST

]]>This case is significant for the rapidly expanding data center industry, which faces increasing patent litigation risks, particularly regarding third-party technologies.

Untangling Gaslighting Allegations in Family and Child Welfare Litigation

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:59:59 EST

]]>Courts do not generally recognize gaslighting as a standalone claim. Rather, the behavior may fall under categories like domestic abuse, coercive control, harassment, emotional abuse, custody disputes, or broader credibility issues in civil cases.

High-Profile Houston Lawyers Face Off in Employment Dispute

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:32:32 EST

]]>Charles Babcock, a partner at Jackson Walker, is on board to help the defendant fend off a lawsuit by plaintiff counsel Tony Buzbee.

Infrastructure, Finance Practices Boost Bracewell to Record Year

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:13:26 EST

]]>Revenue grew by 3.6% even as head count growth was flat, due to a "very robust" volume of M&A, finance and project development work across the entire energy spectrum, managing partner Greg Bopp said.

Houston Homeowners Win Federal Case Over Dam Flooding After Hurricane Harvey

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:37:44 EST

]]>A judge found the government liable, and the damages phase of the litigation will proceed on thousands of claims.

Full 5th Circuit Allows Enforcement of Texas Immigration Arrest Law

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:58:29 EST

]]>The Fifth Circuit did not answer the merits question of whether Texas' Senate Bill 4 is federally preempted.

What's Next for Judge Alan Albright?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:46:03 EST

]]>U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright, 66, plans to retire in August and return to private practice.

With Litigation, Finance in Demand, Jackson Walker Ups Revenue by 14%, PEP by 23%

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:35:10 EST

]]>The 14% revenue growth at Jackson Walker is the highest since 2022, and revenue per lawyer broke the $1-million barrier for the first time.