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The Nine-Step Playbook European Companies Can Follow to Help Their U.S. Operations Comply with U.S. Labor Laws

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:59:59 EST

]]>A playbook for navigating U.S. labor relations from day one doesn't just reduce legal risk—it preserves the operational flexibility and speed that attracted these companies to the U.S. market in the first place.

Newsmakers: Litigator Joins Munsch Hardt in Houston

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>Also: Cadwell Thomas adds litigator; two partners join Baker Hostetler; Blank Rome adds partner in Dallas; partner joins Troutman Pepper Locke.

Baker Botts Adds Vinson & Elkins Benefits, Compensation Partner in Dallas

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:51:52 EST

]]>Baker Botts hires Vinson & Elkins partner employee benefits and executive compensation partner Dario Mendoza, who expands the bench in the "key growth area" of M&A, private equity and capital markets.

$7.2 Million in Attorney Fees: Meet the Lawyers Behind the Dallas Arena Dispute

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:49:44 EST

]]>The Dallas Mavericks won the battle against the Dallas Stars to control the American Airlines Center, but the judge ordered both sides to pay their own $3.6 million in legal fees.

Anchoring Clients Through Family Law Litigation Storms

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:14:59 EST

]]>What follows is a twelve-part framework for keeping clients and patients focused, realistic, and strategically engaged throughout the arc of a family law matter.

Tesla Shareholders Appeal Dismissal Based on Texas Forum Selection Bylaws

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:51:20 EST

]]>The notices of appeal were filed a month after Vice Chancellor Bonnie W. David dismissed the litigation from the Court of Chancery, ruling that a forum selection clause in Tesla's current bylaws make Texas, not Delaware, the proper forum for derivative litigation.

Squaring Off Against Law Firms, DOJ Argues Trump Can Revoke Their Security Clearances

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:51:03 EST

]]>While the case was squarely about the EOs against the four law firms, Trump's EO against Paul Weiss, and subsequent deal, was also of interest to the lawyers and panel of judges.

Nexstar Names Elizabeth Ryder General Counsel in Return to In-House Role

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:21:43 EST

]]>Ryder, who previously oversaw legal work on Nexstar's marquee acquisitions of Media General and Tribune Media, comes back as the company battles antitrust challenges to its $6.2 billion Tegna deal.

Law Firm Aggregate Market Has Trendline 'Pointing Down' in 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:24:38 EST

]]>Global wars and instability are also affecting both dealmaking and restructuring practices, according to the latest Law Firm Financial Index.

Anthropic Is Building a Legal Tech Ecosystem in Claude. Can Companies Adapt?

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:26:16 EST

]]>Claude may be following in Microsoft's footsteps by becoming a legal tech ecosystem. But some question whether such interface consolidation is ultimately feasible for legal professionals.