http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/Texas LawyerTexas Lawyer delivers breaking legal news, in-depth investigation, practice guides, surveys and case law http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/15/the-nine-step-playbook-european-companies-can-follow-to-help-their-us-operations-comply-with-us-labor-laws/The Nine-Step Playbook European Companies Can Follow to Help Their U.S. Operations Comply with U.S. Labor Lawshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956110544/0/texaslawyer~The-NineStep-Playbook-European-Companies-Can-Follow-to-Help-Their-US-Operations-Comply-with-US-Labor-Laws/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/15/the-nine-step-playbook-european-companies-can-follow-to-help-their-us-operations-comply-with-us-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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerJoshua Redelmanhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/955560434/0/texaslawyer.jpgLabor Law/International - Europe/Risk and Compliance/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/4c/a2/796b46e140e388afdbfbfe6d10f6/joshua-redelman-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>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.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/15/newsmakers-litigator-joins-munsch-hardt-in-houston/Newsmakers: Litigator Joins Munsch Hardt in Houstonhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956097134/0/texaslawyer~Newsmakers-Litigator-Joins-Munsch-Hardt-in-Houston/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/15/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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerBrianna Reisenwitzhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/956097131/0/texaslawyer.jpgLaw Firm Hiring/Newsmakers/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/ff/45/a0202d3845f2a7990dd5cbced8f6/sara-prasatik-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Also: Cadwell Thomas adds litigator; two partners join Baker Hostetler; Blank Rome adds partner in Dallas; partner joins Troutman Pepper Locke.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/14/baker-botts-adds-vinson--elkins-benefits-compensation-partner-in-dallas/Baker Botts Adds Vinson & Elkins Benefits, Compensation Partner in Dallashttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955994744/0/texaslawyer~Baker-Botts-Adds-Vinson-Elkins-Benefits-Compensation-Partner-in-Dallas/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/14/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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerBrenda Sapino Jeffreyshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/955994741/0/texaslawyer.jpgLaw Firms - Large/Deals and Transactions/Law Firm Hiring/Texas/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/f7/fc/ffea3f954201bfdbf061a30dd45c/dario-mendoza-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>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.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/14/72-million-in-attorney-fees-meet-the-lawyers-behind-the-dallas-arena-dispute/$7.2 Million in Attorney Fees: Meet the Lawyers Behind the Dallas Arena Disputehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955970750/0/texaslawyer~Million-in-Attorney-Fees-Meet-the-Lawyers-Behind-the-Dallas-Arena-Dispute/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/14/72-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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerLaura Lorekhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/955970747/0/texaslawyer.jpgContractual Disputes/Entertainment and Sports Law/Texas/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/58/ad/e0828cfa4c43a7bbaec1bb9fc7e8/american-airlines-center-jpeg767x505-1.jpg ]]>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.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/14/anchoring-clients-through-family-law-litigation-storms/Anchoring Clients Through Family Law Litigation Stormshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955967555/0/texaslawyer~Anchoring-Clients-Through-Family-Law-Litigation-Storms/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/14/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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerElisa Reiter and Daniel Pollackhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/952466171/0/texaslawyer.jpgFamily Law/Dispute Resolution/Litigation/Mental Health/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/0c/8b/d9ea86a344678d6b514fc0df1f4c/reiter-pollack-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>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.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/14/tesla-shareholders-appeal-dismissal-based-on-texas-forum-selection-bylaws/Tesla Shareholders Appeal Dismissal Based on Texas Forum Selection Bylawshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955964945/0/texaslawyer~Tesla-Shareholders-Appeal-Dismissal-Based-on-Texas-Forum-Selection-Bylaws/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/14/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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerEllen Bardashhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/932711462/0/texaslawyer.jpgLitigation/Civil Appeals/Corporate Governance/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/89/bf/b8cd8d254d4ab49d027bea7ccae0/bonnie-david-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>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.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/13/nexstar-names-elizabeth-ryder-general-counsel-in-return-to-in-house-role/Nexstar Names Elizabeth Ryder General Counsel in Return to In-House Rolehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955876943/0/texaslawyer~Nexstar-Names-Elizabeth-Ryder-General-Counsel-in-Return-to-InHouse-Role/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/13/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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerMichael Gennarohttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/955876979/0/texaslawyer.jpgIn House Moves/General Counsel and In House Counsel/Mergers and Acquisitions/Risk and Compliance/Risk Management/General Counsel Interest/Technology Media and Telecom/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/8c/f1/f5aa53ed4900a3af690330456606/elizabeth-ryder-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>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.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/13/law-firm-aggregate-market-has-trendline-pointing-down-in-2026/Law Firm Aggregate Market Has Trendline 'Pointing Down' in 2026https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955878530/0/texaslawyer~Law-Firm-Aggregate-Market-Has-Trendline-Pointing-Down-in/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/13/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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerAndrew Maloneyhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/955870667/0/texaslawyer.jpgLaw Firm Financials/Law Firm Profitability/Law Firms - Large/Law Firms - Mid Size/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/71/7a/475d79404f95bf9e72cdbbc26537/investment-volatility-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Global wars and instability are also affecting both dealmaking and restructuring practices, according to the latest Law Firm Financial Index.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/13/anthropic-is-building-a-legal-tech-ecosystem-in-claude-can-companies-adapt/Anthropic Is Building a Legal Tech Ecosystem in Claude. Can Companies Adapt?https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955971545/0/texaslawyer~Anthropic-Is-Building-a-Legal-Tech-Ecosystem-in-Claude-Can-Companies-Adapt/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/13/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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerElla Shermanhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/955867994/0/texaslawyer.jpgLegal Technology/Artificial Intelligence/Emerging Technology /Products and Software/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/04/95/f508215c42ceb4a909bef0dbd707/claude-ai-app-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>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.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/13/volatility-is-a-feature-not-a-bug-how-the-ultra-wealthy-are-rewriting-the-investment-playbook/Volatility Is a Feature, Not a Bug: How the Ultra-Wealthy Are Rewriting the Investment Playbookhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955860656/0/texaslawyer~Volatility-Is-a-Feature-Not-a-Bug-How-the-UltraWealthy-Are-Rewriting-the-Investment-Playbook/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/05/13/volatility-is-a-feature-not-a-bug-how-the-ultra-wealthy-are-rewriting-the-investment-playbook/Tue, 12 May 2026 23:59:59 EST]]>The ultra-wealthy are not retreating from risk; they are redefining it. Volatility, in this context, is not something to be minimized. It is something to be priced, structured around, and harnessed.

       
]]> Texas LawyerBharat Sanganihttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/955860653/0/texaslawyer.jpgCapital Markets/Artificial Intelligence/Risk Management/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/a8/be/4bda84f347e0b4488c5b3cebf205/bharat-sangani-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The ultra-wealthy are not retreating from risk; they are redefining it. Volatility, in this context, is not something to be minimized. It is something to be priced, structured around, and harnessed.

       
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