Texas Lawyer | Commentary|Expert Opinion
By Kenneth Artz | June 7, 2022
"Everyone recognized that some merger-related attrition was going to be part of our ultimate growth strategy and that a combination with an Am Law 50 firm would not appeal to some of our lawyers, particularly those who had elected to lateral over to a regional firm from a national firm," says Dallas attorney Michael Newman.
The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion
By Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris | June 2, 2022
Merger discussions among even some unlikely pairings seem to be heating up. In their new book, Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris explain why and offer tips on how firms of various sizes and market positions should approach merger discussions.
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | June 2, 2022
What are some of the problems you are seeing recently with attorneys?
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Expert Opinion
By David S. Coale | June 1, 2022
"To be effective, originalism must truly be originalism, rather than a label affixed to some other mode of reasoning," says Dallas appellate lawyer David S. Coale.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Best Practices|Expert Opinion|Letter to the Editor
By Cathy Chase | June 1, 2022
There are more impactful solutions to improve road and driver safety, writes Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Expert Opinion
By Michael P. Maslanka | May 31, 2022
The consequences for an employee trying to perform his job can arguably be debilitating; thus, it must be left to a jury, not a judge, to decide whether the terms and conditions of his employment are so altered as to create a hostile work environment based on race.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Expert Opinion
By Matthew Chester, Lori Patterson, Michael E. Clark, Lindsay Ray, and Chelsea Thomas | May 27, 2022
"Jarskey v. SEC" could impact the Department of Justice, which handles cases for the government in federal district court, and could seriously inhibit affected agencies' ability to pursue civil money penalties.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Expert Opinion
By Susan Myres | May 25, 2022
At the beginning of the collaborative process all parties must sign an agreement that they will not go to court. As a result, if the process does not work, the attorneys must withdraw, and the parties must select new attorneys.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Expert Opinion
By Conrad Hester and Rory Smith | May 24, 2022
Until recently, Texas surface owners were presumed to own the groundwater underneath their property. But recent changes to the Texas Natural Resources Code state that water brought to the surface incident to oil and gas drilling is the property of the person who takes possession of the fluid.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Best Practices|Expert Opinion
By Meranda Vieyra | May 24, 2022
While lead magnets can potentially work for any lawyer or law practice, they typically work better for those areas where the client has some time before they have to hire legal help.
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